Career Ministry at All Saints: Providing Help and Hope in Times of Need

By Tracy Voegtle, Career Ministry Coordinator

To say this is a year like none other in recent history is an understatement. The virus has turned our world upside down and many businesses were forced to lay off employees, leaving many out of work. All Saints Catholic Church seeks to serve its parishioners and assist in times of need. The All Saints Career Ministry was created to meet these needs.

Our new Career Ministry exists to provide practical help and invaluable hope to members of our community experiencing employment challenges and transitions in their careers. The ministry also provides a forum for professionals in our parish community to give back in helping others.

We plan to offer programs that can help parishioners to listen for God’s plan in their lives, and identify and utilize their God-given talents and strengths as contributing members of our community. Beyond those unemployed, the ministry can serve those considering a job change or someone who wants to feel more fulfilled through their work.

In addition to providing moral and spiritual support to persons in career transition, we plan to equip job seekers with the tools necessary for a successful job search. These include an attentiongrabbing resume, a well-developed LinkedIn profile, the use of the Internet, and social media to facilitate the job search, networking, and interviewing skills.

We have a group of knowledgeable and caring professionals available to help job seekers through transition periods by providing counsel during a job search, and we are seeking additional volunteers. Through presentations, training, individual coaching, group support, and prayer, we hope to assist people in finding and following Jesus Christ through crossroads in their careers.