Stephanie Snyder Email & Phone Number

Darien, Illinois, United States

West Lafayette, In

As a student in the Echo program at Notre Dame I am studying theology and learning to do ministry hands on in a Church. The first year was aimed at gaining experience in all areas of ministry. During this second year I am taking on leadership roles in multiple areas of ministry. - Created 15 lessons for 1st through 8th grade, introducing the new family based faith formation model and adapting content for each grade level to meet them at their developmental level - Strengthened Confirmation lessons for 9th grade by aligning them more closely with our parish mission through implementing engaging activities that made living the faith relevant and relatable - Presented talks for Confirmation, RCIA, Alpha, junior high and high school youth groups, and other parish opportunities, tailoring the lessons for each age level to effectively receive material- Coordinated the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) as a member of the NCYC diocesan planning team, organizing registration, travel, hotel, group leader communication and community building for a group of 475 people - Implemented a middle school youth group, identifying a need within the parish community, presenting that need to my superiors, and fulfilling the need by creating a space for students to engage with their faith outside of formal classes- Recruited, trained and oversaw youth group (middle school and high school), Confirmation, and Alpha volunteers by discipling, fostering leadership skills, and preparing them to take on leadership roles- Ran the Fall 2019 Alpha Session, streamlined communication within the team, prepared all materials, and facilitated a small group - Organized the RCIA program, coordinated volunteers to prepare weekly meals, guided group discussions, and prepared liturgical items for the Easter Vigil - Accompany and assist parishioners in a Hispanic ministry context in popular devotions and the RCIA process

South Bend, Indiana

Planned and led weekly youth group events, service opportunities, Confirmation retreat and summer mission trip

Notre Dame, In

- Planned and coordinated Saint Mary’s initial Building an Interreligious Student Community conference - Designed marketing materials, planned meals, and organized interreligious events leading up to the conference- Attended workshops on how to engage in interreligious dialogue and collaborated with people of non-Christian faiths

Crest Hill, Il

- Assisted the Director of Young Adult Ministry in coordinating community building events for Young Adults- Collaborated in meetings concerning ideas on how to address current youth and young adult challenges, prioritization, and improvement for curriculum for Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese- Created a format for Tenth Hour Initiative events with young adults active in the diocese- Attended and reviewed all weekly area Theology On Tap events to identify areas of success and improvement- Designed marketing materials for diocesan young adult events

Master Of Arts - Ma, Theology/Theological Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Religion/Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Rome Study Abroad Program Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society Campus Ministry Right to Life Club Pregnant on Campus.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Campus Ministry Board Leader