Catholic Campus Ministry

The Catholic Campus Minister at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - with the support and under the direction of the Director of Catholic Ministry at MIT - serves as a key spiritual leader and pastoral presence within the campus community, promoting a dynamic Catholic life and ministry at MIT. This role involves fostering a vibrant Catholic community, providing pastoral care, coordinating liturgical celebrations., and supporting the faith development of students. The Campus Minister seeks to enrich the spiritual life of students and forms a strong collaborative team with the Director of Catholic Ministry, and pastoral staff.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Pastoral Care and Spiritual Guidance:

- Offer compassionate pastoral support and spiritual care to students (undergraduate and graduate) and post docs.
- Provide opportunities for individual spiritual guidance.
- Assist students in exploring their faith, discerning their vocation, and deepening their spiritual life.
- Liturgical and Sacramental ministry:

- Coordinate Catholic Masses, prayer services, and sacramental rites on campus.
- Occasionally preside at appropriate liturgies.
- Engage students in liturgical ministries and provide training for lectors, altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers, and liturgical formation for music ministers.
- Faith Formation and Education:

- Develop and implement faith formation programs, spiritual retreats, and small-group studies.
- Facilitate theological discussions, Scripture studies, and reflections on Catholic life and spirituality.
- Be supportive of faculty, staff, students, and post docs who seek to integrate faith and reason in intellectual inquiry.
- Community Building and Outreach:

- Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive Catholic community on campus, embracing diversity and inclusion.
- With student leaders, organize social events, service opportunities, and educational lectures (particularly addressing contemporary challenges facing young adults).
- Assist with community building socials and engage with students.
- Reach out to marginalized or disconnected students to ensure their inclusion in Catholic activities.
- Collaborate with student leaders and campus partners to promote solidarity with the marginalized.
- Create highly effective publicity media for all MIT Catholic life and ministry events.
- Leadership Development:

- Mentor and empower student leaders within the Catholic community, fostering their spiritual growth and leadership skills.
- Organize and provide leadership training, spiritual retreats, and formation programs.
- Encourage students to engage in advocacy, service, and activism inspired by Catholic social teaching.
- Collaboration and Networking:

- Build positive relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, and student organizations.
- Collaborate with Catholic campus ministry colleagues on other campuses.

**Qualifications**:

- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Master’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry, religious studies, or a related field.
- Excellent computer skills (Pages, Excel, Canva, etcetera).
- Previous experience in campus ministry or similar context.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to students from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Catholic theology, liturgical practices, and Ignatian spirituality (preferred).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently with mínimal supervision.
- Commitment to personal and professional growth in Catholic faith and ministry.
- Flexibility to work Sundays, some evenings, and occasionally travel as needed.
- Pass background check.
- Completion of Protecting God’s Children program (or equivalent)
- Campus Minister: Full-time, Salary Competitive and commensurate with experience, Health Insurance (including Dental) and other benefits per the Archdiocese of Boston benefit package, including annual retreat time.

**Campus Minister**:
Reports to the Director of Catholic Ministry at MIT.

**How to apply**:
Letter of intent to:
Rev. Michael B. Medas, MSW

Massachusetts Institute of Technology | W11-012 40

Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139