Director of School Ministry

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL MINISTRY

 

West Catholic Preparatory High School

4501 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

 

Overview of High School

Founded in 1916, West Catholic Preparatory High School has enjoyed a rich history and a century-plus of educating the community spiritually, academically and through extra-curricular programs, improving the lives of students and families in the surrounding community. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character and leadership.

 

WEST CATHOLIC PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment that is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.

 

WEST CATHOLIC PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL BELIEF STATEMENT

At West Catholic Preparatory Catholic High, we believe our education...

• Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need
• Is grounded in the Catholic message of gospel values;
• Is a ministry that participates in God’s saving work;
• Develops each person’s full potential-spiritually, intellectually, socially and physical;
• Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need;
• Promotes learning in a collaborative effort between home and school;
• Fosters mutual respect among students, teachers, administrators, and all members of the school community;
• Should be made available to all students regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation or socio-economic status;
• Encourages respect for and an understanding of our multicultural family.

The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character and leadership.

 

Position Overview

The Director of School Ministry oversees the School Ministry Program, which is the heart of the Archdiocesan Secondary Schools.  In collaboration with the school administration, the Director of School Ministry provides liturgical experiences, which are excellent; faith formation opportunities which foster intentional discipleship; and retreats which bring students and faculty into a one on one encounter with Jesus Christ.

The Director of School Ministry is also a teaching member of the Theology Department.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

LITURGY, WORSHIP, AND PRAYER

?       Plan, coordinate and execute class/school liturgies, schedule weekly masses and intentions.

?       Schedule and supervise student sacristans and liturgical ministers.

?       Coordinate liturgical music for all liturgies, and compose and publish worship resources.

?       Oversee sacristy and liturgical needs.

?       Schedule and coordinate Penance Services for the school community.

RETREATS

?       Collaborate, plan, execute, and evaluate dynamic, engaging, and meaningful student and faculty retreats.

SERVICE

·        Identify, organize, and communicate service opportunities for students and faculty.

FAITH FORMATION AND CHRISTIAN SERVICE  

?       Collaborate with administration to provide an overall faith formation plan and vibrant school Christian service program that is inclusive of the teachings of St. John Baptiste de LaSalle

?       Promote a culture of vocational awareness, particularly to the priesthood and religious life.

?       Be an active participant in Lasallian formation including: retreats (adult and student) and yearly programming

               ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

·        Create the master school ministry calendar for spiritual life during the school year.

·        Oversee and manage school ministry budget.

·        Attend administration and staff meetings.

·        Promote and support student life and school activities per the administration’s directives.

·        Scheduling and steering meetings of adult and student campus ministry teams.

·        Providing pastoral counseling to students and staff and collaborating with the guidance department and administration on the spiritual health and well-being of the school community.

·        Participating in meetings/workshops sponsored by the Office of Catechetical Formation for School Ministry.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Must be a practicing Catholic, willing to uphold Catholic moral teaching and leading a life consistent with the Catholic Faith.

·        Bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies from a Catholic college or university.

·        Previous experience in secondary education, campus ministry, youth ministry or parish life preferred.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and social media preferred.

Requirement: Applicants must be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which they are registered.

Candidates interested in the position of Director of Campus Ministry should submit their cover letter, resume, and transcripts to:

•      Mr. Mike Field, Principal, mfield@westcatholic.org and or Mr. Brendan Towell, Director of Spirituality & Mission, btowell@archphila.org 

Please note Dir of CM-WC- 2026 in subject line.

The deadline for application is August 25, 2026

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

 

PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

 

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.