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JUAN RODRIGUEZ

Defenders of the Holy Trinity
WOODSIDE,NY
JUAN RODRIGUEZ

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Director of Defenders of the Holy TrinityDirector of Faith FormationPastoral Associate

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Location:

WOODSIDE, NY, USNew York, NY

Open to relocation:

Yes

Important To Me

Team Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementWork-life balancePaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offWork from home optionPersonal development programsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefits4-day work week
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Faith Formation

2 Years 4 Months
St. Patrick's R.C. Church | Bay Ridge, New York | 10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Direct the Faith Formation Program (Parish School of Religion / PSR), strengthen its programs for the reception of the Sacraments, and Continual Faith Formation of the Parish using RENEW YOUR VISION.
  • Www.StPatsPSR.org

Pastoral Associate

14 Years 5 Months
Queen of Angels Church | Sunnyside, New York | 04.2008 - 09.2022
  • Direct the Faith Formation Program, strengthen its programs, and brought together Sacramental, Continual Faith Formation, and Adult Faith Formation under one umbrella - Queen of Angels Office of Faith Formation. Assist Pastor in the Evangelization of the Parish.
  • Creator of the Parish Youth Ministry, strengthening existent parish groups that served both children and youth, strengthen both Altar Servers and Young Adult Group, and created the parish youth group - bringing the Youth Ministry under the one Umbrella of Faith Formation - Transforming office into Queen of Angels Office of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry.
  • Coordinating the development of parish web site www.QueenOfAngelsNYC.org, and the Parish Social Network on Facebook. Creator of the Q of A Youth Ministry Social Network for the Youth Ministry.
  • Assist the Pastor in the basic maintenance of the Computer Network of the Parish.
  • Assist the Pastor as Secretary of the Deanery Queen 2
  • Www.QueenOfAngelsNYC.org

1 Year 4 Months
Pauline Books & Media | Manhattan, New York | 09.2006 - 01.2008
  • Shipping and Handling of books and religious goods.
  • In charge of receiving Books, Art, Music, Audio & Visual resources, Jewelry & Church Goods.
  • Sales and Promotion of Religious Books and Religious Goods.
  • Assisted Manager with advertising efforts in both the English and Spanish Catholic Communities in New York Area.
  • Managed the Spanish section of bookstore.
  • Assisted Manager with advertising lectures, movie nights, & special events within the Tri-State area.

1 Year 1 Month
Youth4JC Catholic Good Store For Youth & Young Adults | Manhattan, New York | 06.2004 - 07.2005
  • Physical Maintenance of store as well as strategic placement of featured merchandise.
  • Promoting Religious Books, Art, Music, and Religious Articles for Youth and Young Adults.
  • Assisting Manager in the maintenance and appearance of the store.

8 Years 1 Month
Alba House Cornerstone / Libreria San Pablo / St. Paul Book and Media Centers | Manhattan, New York | 05.1996 - 06.2004
  • Sales & Promotion of Religious Books, Art, Music, Audio & Visual resources, Jewelry & Church Goods.
  • Assisted Manager with advertising efforts in both the English and Spanish Catholic Communities in New York Area.
  • In charge of interior decorating and strategic placement of featured merchandise.
  • Managed the Spanish section of bookstore.

Youth & Young Adult Advisor

14 Years
St. Mary's Church | Manhattan, New York | 01.1994 - 01.2008
  • Provide guidance for youth and young adults in their Catholic Faith.
  • Provide & guide talks through Catechesis form youth and young adults in the Catholic Faith.
  • Founder of Magnificat Young Adults group in St. Mary's Church.
  • Organize Activities through trips, development of special events, and dynamics for teaching.
  • Facilitate discussions formation of leadership.
  • Networking and Provide formation and youth ministry resources.

Director of Defenders of the Holy Trinity

28 Years 6 Months
Defenders of the Holy Trinity | 01.1998 - Current
  • Responsible of formation for members of DHT through spiritual & religious education.
  • Provide youth and young adult ministries within parishes in New York educational and spiritual resources through talks, lectures, retreats, special events, and media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, newsletters, and pamphlets).
  • Organize networking with youth, young adult ministries, religious groups, religious organizations, and parishes to promote the Catholic Faith.
  • Creator of the Defenders of the Holy Trinity Catholic Youth and Young Adult Web Site in New York.
  • Coordinator of Young Catholic New Yorker (YCNY) Bible Study.
  • Creator of RENEW YOUR VISION - An interpretation of the USCCB document RENEWING THE VISION for individual parish Youth Ministry Development.
  • Www.DefendersOfTheHolyTrinity.org

Director of Communications

2 Years
Pastoral Juvenil North Manhattan (PJNM) / Our Lady Queen of Martyrs | Manhattan, New York | 01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Maintained Information of Parish leaders of youth and young adult ministries.
  • Provided information and resources to youth and young adult leaders through internet and e-mail.
  • Developed group leadership to provide advertisements and promotions sponsored by PJNM.
  • Networked with Catholic parishes, religious organizations, religious stores and groups in North Manhattan Community.

5 Years 8 Months
Instituto de Estudios Religioso y Pastoral - Charismatic Center of the Archdiocese of New York | Bronx, New York | 09.2006 - 05.2012
  • Religious Education of Hispanic Young Adults and Adult Leaders within the Charismatic Renewal.

4 Years 6 Months
Northeast Hispanic Catholic Center, Inc. | Manhattan, New York | 11.2007 - 05.2012
  • Religious Education of Hispanic Young Adults and Adult Leaders within Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Catechist Teacher

11 Years
St. Mary's Church | Manhattan, New York | 01.1999 - 01.2010
  • Double Certified as First & Second Level Catechist.
  • Facilitate class discussion and lessons for students to prepare for sacraments.
  • Motivate students to service of the poor, the youth, and family life with the Church.
  • Promotion of vocations within the Church.

Religious Education Instructor

9 Months
St. Raymond's High School for Boys | Bronx, New York | 09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Instructed 9th grade students in religious studies (e.g. Catechism, Scripture, Church History).
  • Helped in the spiritual development of freshmen students.

Timeline

Director of Faith Formation

St. Patrick's R.C. Church
10.2022 - 02.2025Read More

Pastoral Associate

Queen of Angels Church
04.2008 - 09.2022Read More

Northeast Hispanic Catholic Center, Inc.
11.2007 - 05.2012Read More

Pauline Books & Media
09.2006 - 01.2008Read More

Instituto de Estudios Religioso y Pastoral - Charismatic Center of the Archdiocese of New York
09.2006 - 05.2012Read More

Religious Education Instructor

St. Raymond's High School for Boys
09.2005 - 06.2006Read More

Youth4JC Catholic Good Store For Youth & Young Adults
06.2004 - 07.2005Read More

Director of Communications

Pastoral Juvenil North Manhattan (PJNM) / Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
01.2002 - 01.2004Read More

Catechist Teacher

St. Mary's Church
01.1999 - 01.2010Read More

Director of Defenders of the Holy Trinity

Defenders of the Holy Trinity
01.1998 - CurrentRead More

Alba House Cornerstone / Libreria San Pablo / St. Paul Book and Media Centers
05.1996 - 06.2004Read More

Youth & Young Adult Advisor

St. Mary's Church
01.1994 - 01.2008Read More
JUAN RODRIGUEZ