MICHAEL A. SMITH
Humble, TX 77346
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Objective: To secure a part-time data entry position that will allow me to share my gifts and earn supplemental income for my family.
Employment: Coordinator of Youth Ministry / Director of Youth Ministry //
Pastoral Associate for Formation and Youth Ministry;
July 2000 to June 2008; June 2009 to December 2021; June 2022 to Present.
Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church; Humble, Texas.
Responsibilities: Work in collaboration with the Pastor to discern the religious Formation and sacramental needs of the Young Church; supervise and support the Formation staff in their respective areas of responsibility {Elementary, Youth, Adults, Hispanic}; vision and implement the religious Formation and Youth Ministry programming for grades 6 – 12, as well as sacrament preparation programs for Reconciliation and Eucharist {grades 2-12}, and high school Confirmation; review and select curriculum and develop lesson plans for the above-listed areas of responsibility; recruit, train, and supervise all necessary adult volunteers to support said programming; ensure that Safe Environment guidelines are followed for on-campus and off-site settings; oversee the ordering and purchasing of materials (textbooks, supplies, and media) for Formation programming; maintain accurate financial, attendance, and sacramental records; prepare and submit an annual budget; prepare and maintain an annual calendar of ministry dates for all areas of responsibility; serve as music director/worship leader for Sunday 5:00pm Mass.
Director of Campus Ministry; January 2022 to May 2022.
Saint Pius X Catholic High School; Houston, Texas.
Responsibilities: Work in coloration with the Head of School and Principal to provide spiritual leadership to the faculty, staff, students, and families of the school through prayer services, morning and afternoon prayer experiences, seasonal celebrations, and other spiritual activities; develop, prepare, and implement a grade-level retreat for each class at the school, as well as faculty retreats for the staff; plan an coordinate monthly school liturgies; prepare liturgical ministers and secure presiders for the liturgies; recruit, train, and coordinate the Dominican Preaching Team (youth leadership); coordinate and implement the Christian Service Learning program with non-profit agencies for all junior-level students (75 hours); prepare and submit an annual budget; prepare and maintain an annual calendar of ministry dates for areas of responsibility
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Director of Youth Ministry; June 2008 to May 2009.
Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church; Spring, Texas.
Responsibilities: Work in collaboration with the Pastor to discern the religious Formation and sacramental needs of the Young Church; supervise and support the Formation staff in their respective areas of responsibility {Elementary, Youth, Adults, Hispanic}; vision and implement the religious Formation and Life Teen / Edge Youth Ministry programming for grades 6 – 12 and high school Confirmation; review and select curriculum and develop lesson plans for the above-listed areas of responsibility; recruit, train, and supervise all necessary adult volunteers to support said programming; ensure that Safe Environment guidelines are followed for on-campus and off-site settings; oversee the ordering and purchasing of materials (textbooks, supplies, and media) for Formation programming; coordinate the Catholic Heart Work Camp each summer; maintain accurate financial, attendance, and sacramental records; prepare and submit an annual budget; prepare and maintain an annual calendar of ministry dates for all areas of responsibility.
Education: University of St. Thomas; Houston, TX
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (Theology) Graduated: May 2015
G.P.A. – 3.7
Kingwood High School; Kingwood, TX
High school diploma / College preparation Graduated: May 1986
Other Ministry
Experience: Program Coordinator; Junior High Rally (2002 – 2005)
Coordinator of Volunteers; 2003 National Catholic Youth Conference (Houston, TX)
Retreat Facilitator / Musician (2005 – Present)
Program Assistant; Archdiocesan Youth Conference (2006 – 2010)
Adult Advisor; Archdiocesan Youth Council (2009 – 2012)
Director; Archdiocesan Youth Conference House Band (2010 – 2015)
Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc); Reliable; Creative / Out-of-the-box thinker; Excels with fluctuating workloads, demands, and deadlines; Problem-solver; Conflict resolution.
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References:
Debbie Jones ( 24 years )
Associate Director, Archdiocesan Office of Catechesis and Evangelization (retired)
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Letty Garay ( 24 years )
Academic Dean, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
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Jack Netek ( 19 years )
IT Manager, Kelly Services
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Deacon Rene Ramon ( 8 years )
Sales Manager, Abbot Pharmaceuticals
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