Patrick Baffour-Akoto
East Islip,USA
Summary
Compassionate Catholic Priest bringing in 18 years of success in spiritual leadership. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Driven with a passion for pastoral work and serving the community by providing spiritual support, guidance and comfort to people from all walks of life. Skilled at creating a safe and supportive environment for open communication and reflection especially during difficult times. Ready to bring expertise in organizational management, program administration, and community outreach.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
St. Mary's Catholic Church/ St. Peter the Apostle
East Islip, NY, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Administer the Sacraments.
- Facilitate small group discussions on topics related to spirituality and faith development.
- Help train and educate committee staff.
- Support the pastoral team with administrative tasks and scheduling.
- Provide pastoral care services such as visitation of sick members, counseling, and bereavement support.
- Participate in community outreach programs by providing spiritual guidance to those in need.
- Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for programs and develop ways for active participation.
- Attend workshops, diocesan meetings to obtain program ideas’ information and resources.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Holy Family Catholic Church
Hicksville, NY, USA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered daily sermons to inspire and educate parishioners.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted baptisms, weddings and funerals in accordance with religious practices.
- Facilitated Bible study groups to promote faith and community engagement.
- Coordinated liturgical services and special events throughout the year for congregation engagement.
- Collaborated with church staff on program development and planning.
PARISH PRIEST
St Dominic and The Holy Family Catholic Church
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Administer the Sacraments.
- Delivered daily sermons to engage and inspire parishioners.
- Provided spiritual counseling to individuals and families in need.
- Organized and coordinated church events and liturgical celebrations.
- Collaborated with church staff on strategic initiatives and program development.
- Facilitated prayer groups to enhance community spiritual growth.
- Developed programs to help members of the congregation grow spiritually.
- Participated in community service projects with local organizations.
- Lead small group discussions on a variety of topics related to faith development.
- Prepared annual budget estimates for church operations and ministries.
PAROCHIAL VICAR/SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
St Theresa Catholic Church/Longwood University
Farmville, Virginia, USA
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted, daily, weekly services and religious programs at Longwood University and St Theresa Catholic Church.
- Provided spiritual guidance to students and community members during challenging times.
- Supported sacramental preparation for individuals seeking religious milestones at church.
- Coordinated special events such as retreats, conferences, memorial services.
- Participated in community service projects with local organizations.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
PASTOR
St. Jerome Catholic Church
Newport News, Virginia, USA
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Administered the Sacraments.
- Delivered sermons to inspire congregants and foster community spirit.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support for individuals and families.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Conducted pastoral visits to members of the congregation in their homes, hospitals, nursing homes.
- Supervised administrative tasks associated with running a church including payroll, accounting and event planning.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops and lectures related to preaching ministry.
- Advocated for social justice issues within the community.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Organized charity and fundraising events to raise money for great cause.
PASTORAL ADMINISTRATOR
St. Peter Catholic Church and St. Richard
Ebony, Virginia, USA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Administered the Sacraments.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals and families in crisis in their homes; visited in hospitals and nursing homes.
- Supervised administrative tasks associated with running a church including payroll, accounting and event planning.
- Oversaw church projects, building management, and facility repairs.
- Met regularly with staff members to discuss strategies for growing the congregation.
- Conducted weekly bible studies and prayer meetings to promote spiritual growth in the congregation.
- Participated in community outreach programs by providing spiritual guidance to those in need.
PAROCHIAL VICAR
St Bede Catholic Church
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted the pastor in the care of the faithful.
- Led worship and provided spiritual care including guidance and counseling.
- Celebrated Holy Mass and provide pastoral care to students of College of William and Mary, their families, visitors and staff.
- Visited sick people in homes, hospitals, hospice and nursing homes to provide comfort and support.
- Assisted in organizing community events and church services.
- Conducted pastoral visits to members of the congregation in their homes or hospitals.
HEADMASTER/ PRINCIPAL
Roman Catholic Primary School
Nkenkaasu, Ghana
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Developed school improvement plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
PASTOR
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Nkenkaasu, Ghana
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Administered the Sacraments.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Assisted with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, scheduling staff meetings.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, orphanages.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the church.
ENGLISH AND RME TEACHER
Nkenkaasu Roman Catholic Junior High School
Nkenkaasu, Ghana
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Provided individualized support to students needing extra help.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and progress.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects.
TEACHER
Yendi Senior High School
Yendi, Ghana
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster student interest and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Organized classroom activities that promoted teamwork and social skills development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
Education
Diploma - Theology
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana07.2005
Bachelor of Sacred Theology -
Pontifical Urbaniana University
Rome, Italy08.2011
Bachelor of Arts Sacred Theology -
St Peter’s Regional Seminary
Pedu, Cape Coast, Ghana06.2008
Diploma in Education -
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana05.2008
Diploma in Theology -
St Hubert Seminary Secondary School
Kumasi, Ghana08.2005
Bachelor of Science -
St Hubert Seminary Secondary School
Kumasi, Ghana08.2000
Skills
Preaching
Pastoral care
Bible study
Worship coordination
Counseling techniques
Facilitation skills
Conflict resolution
Team collaboration
Time management
Administrative organization
Spiritual leadership
Pastoral counseling
Marriage counseling
Church administration
Organizational leadership
Multicultural sensitivity
Operations management
Crisis management
Mission-oriented
Faith formation
Certification
- Priestly, 2008-12-07
- Diaconate, 2007-12-22
Affiliations
Kumasi Archdiocesan Grotto Committee
Kumasi, Ghana 2021-Current
Knights of Columbus
Virginia, USA 2015-2020
Legion of Mary
Kumasi, Ghana 1993-2015
Timeline
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
St. Mary's Catholic Church/ St. Peter the Apostle
06.2024 - Current
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Holy Family Catholic Church
06.2023 - 06.2024
PARISH PRIEST
St Dominic and The Holy Family Catholic Church
01.2020 - 01.2023
PAROCHIAL VICAR/SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
St Theresa Catholic Church/Longwood University
07.2019 - 09.2020
PASTOR
St. Jerome Catholic Church
07.2016 - 07.2019
PAROCHIAL VICAR
St Bede Catholic Church
08.2015 - 11.2015
PASTORAL ADMINISTRATOR
St. Peter Catholic Church and St. Richard
01.2015 - 01.2016
HEADMASTER/ PRINCIPAL
Roman Catholic Primary School
01.2012 - 01.2015
PASTOR
St. Joseph Catholic Church
01.2011 - 01.2015
ENGLISH AND RME TEACHER
Nkenkaasu Roman Catholic Junior High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
TEACHER
Yendi Senior High School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Diploma - Theology
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Sacred Theology -
Pontifical Urbaniana University
Bachelor of Arts Sacred Theology -
St Peter’s Regional Seminary
Diploma in Education -
University of Cape Coast
Diploma in Theology -
St Hubert Seminary Secondary School
Bachelor of Science -
St Hubert Seminary Secondary School