David Buffum
West Chester,Pennsylvania
Summary
Passionate and educated teacher who has experience with the academic and personal needs of the students. Having studied theology extensively, being able to not only teach the subject, but show how the information can be used in each student's everyday life and future. Creative in how to inspire the students to want to learn theology.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Priest/Parochial Vicar
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Taught classes on theological studies to all grade levels.
- Counseled high school students, as well as hearing confessions.
- Organized and led retreats for high school students, as well as guiding groups to the Steubenville Retreat at Franciscan University.
- Taught Scripture and spiritual groups.
- Helped in teaching the PREP and RCIA.
- Wrote and preached homilies on a daily basis.
- Assisted in the administration of the parish.
- Prepared and celebrated weddings, funerals, baptisms, as well as organized confirmations.
- Visited the sick in the hospitals and in their homes.
- Counseled adults in all parts of life including addiction, marriage, grieving, and needing reminders of God's love.
Seminarian
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Visited the sick and the elderly in the hospitals and in their homes.
- Taught elementary and middle school religion.
- Took an active part in the priestly formation of the seminary.
- Assisted the pastor in church management.
- Represented the seminary and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in all aspects of my life.
- Assisted in the upkeep of the seminary.
Customer Service Representative
TD Bank
10.2007 - 08.2012
- Opening of new branches.
- Training new employees.
- Guiding customers in their banking needs.
- Problem-solving in branch situations.
- Leading branch functions.
- Assisting in company-wide events.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Wynnewood, PA05.2019
Master of Divinity - Theology
St. Charles of Borromeo
Wynnewood, PA05.2018
Completion - Pre-Theology And Philosophy
Immaculate Conception Seminary House of Formation
Douglaston, NY06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Arts
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2004
Skills
- Teaching elementary, middle, and high school
- Giving counsel for spiritual and personal needs
- Keeping parish needs organized
- Leading youth events
Accomplishments
- Editor and contributor of the seminary blog: Seminarian Casual
Affiliations
- Knights of Columbus: Former Chaplain
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Latin
Limited Working
Greek
Limited Working
Certification
- Sexuality and Marriage in Catholic Teaching (MTH 701) and the Love and Life Unlimited Conference, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction - received on December 12, 2017
Timeline
Priest/Parochial Vicar
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
05.2019 - 09.2023
Seminarian
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
09.2012 - 06.2019
Customer Service Representative
TD Bank
10.2007 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Theology
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Master of Divinity - Theology
St. Charles of Borromeo
Completion - Pre-Theology And Philosophy
Immaculate Conception Seminary House of Formation
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Arts
Temple University
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