Sarah Heard
Loveland
Summary
Highly driven Master of Theology candidate in the University of Notre Dame’s Echo Program with two years of full-time parish ministry experience and four additional years of youth ministry and leadership experience during undergraduate study. Experienced in middle and high school faith formation, campus and youth ministry leadership, lesson planning, and sacramental preparation, with a strong commitment to pastoral accompaniment and student formation. Seeking a role in high school campus ministry, religion teaching, or collegiate ministry where I can foster faith, community, and spiritual student development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Echo Parish Apprentice
Sheboygan North Catholic Parishes
08.2024 - Current
- Founded and led a county-wide young adult ministry, collaborating across parishes to plan and facilitate regular social and spiritual events
- Managed long-term event planning, outreach, and communications, including social media promotion and newsletter writing
- Served as a catechist for grade school and high school, teaching faith content and facilitating small-group discussion
- Supported Sacramental preparation and taught select OCIA sessions
- Created and led a post-Confirmation high school youth group, accompanying students in faith, community, and college transition
Youth Ministry Intern
Guardian Angels Parish
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned and facilitated youth ministry sessions incorporating games, prayer, and small-group discussion
- Led witness talks and supported faith-sharing experiences for participants
- Managed organizational and participant data using Airtable
Sacristan
Marian University
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Mass coordinate.
- Wash and iron purificators, corporals, and other liturgical linens.
Camp Counselor
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Organize and lead small and large group activities such as crafts, nature, songs, scripture, games, swimming, archery, canoeing, and opening and closing ceremonies.
- Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues, and report concerns to camp leadership.
Youth Ministry Core Team Member
Saint Pius X Parish
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Served on the youth ministry core team; acted as interim youth ministry lead during a year-long staffing vacancy
- Planned and facilitated bi-monthly middle school gatherings and supported high school ministry using EDGE and LifeTeen curricula
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Leadership, Theology
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05.2024
Master of Arts - Echo Graduate Service Program, Theology
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana06-2026
Skills
- Pastoral Accompaniment
- Youth & Young Adult Ministry
- Faith Formation & Catechesis
- Small Group Facilitation
- Program Development & Implementation
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Lesson Planning & Facilitation
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Social Media Promotion & Digital Outreach
- Canva (Flyers & Digital Graphics)
Timeline
Echo Parish Apprentice
Sheboygan North Catholic Parishes
08.2024 - Current
Youth Ministry Intern
Guardian Angels Parish
05.2023 - 08.2023
Sacristan
Marian University
08.2021 - 12.2022
Camp Counselor
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa
05.2021 - 07.2022
Youth Ministry Core Team Member
Saint Pius X Parish
09.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Leadership, Theology
Marian University
Master of Arts - Echo Graduate Service Program, Theology
University of Notre Dame