Harrison Rapp
Scranton,PA
Summary
Possesses a wide variety of administrative, ministerial and relational skills. Someone who is committed to the team and the mission. Possesses a strong work ethic and a willingness to continually learn.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Diocese of Scranton
01.2025 - Current
- Planned and executed Diocesan Youth Ministry events including the Diocesan Youth Rally, Diocesan High School Leadership Retreat, Youth Ministry Hike, and diocesan trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference
- Facilitated greater collaboration between our diocesan office and Youth Ministers in parishes throughout the diocese
- Created a stronger vision for Youth Ministry by re-envisioning current programs (e.g. Diocesan Youth Leadership Retreat), adding new programs (e.g. Steubenville Youth Conferences), and prioritizing an accompaniment model for ministry.
- Collaborated with members of the Diocesan Office for Parish Life to support and strengthen various ministries
- Developed and maintained a budget for Diocesan Youth Ministry
- Gained valuable experience in project management
Substitute Teacher
Holy Cross High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Substitute taught a wide variety of subjects
- Contributed most effectively to Theology and English Classes
- Taught all high school grade levels (9-12)
- Assistant Golf Coach for 2024 and 2025 Seasons
Seminarian
Diocese of Scranton
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Studied for diocesan priesthood at Saint Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland
- Gained a wide variety of experiences in pastoral ministry, including: Catholic high school and grade school teaching and retreats, hospital chaplaincy, training altar servers, overseeing Holy Week liturgies as a Master of Ceremonies, sacramental preparation (OCIA), and visiting the homebound.
- Gained experience as the seminary Community Life Chair for the 2023-2024 academic year. Responsibilities included event planning, overseeing a team of class representatives, and creating a strong community environment.
- Began classes for a Licentiate in Sacred Theology
Pontifical Mission Societies Office Intern
Diocese of Scranton
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, general organization, purging of outdated materials and files, and running errands
- Designed PowerPoint presentations for school and parish visits (youth and adult oriented)
- Assisted in strategizing and planning for a Junior Mission Experience.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Saint Mary's Seminary And University
Baltimore, MD05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH05-2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative mindset
- Youth engagement
- Budgeting and Fundraising
- Attention to detail
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strategic Thinker
- Learner
- Teaching Experience
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Latin
Elementary
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout, obtained in November of 2014
Timeline
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Diocese of Scranton
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Holy Cross High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Seminarian
Diocese of Scranton
01.2022 - 04.2024
Pontifical Mission Societies Office Intern
Diocese of Scranton
05.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Theology
Saint Mary's Seminary And University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville