Director of Lifelong Discipleship and Outreach

Job Description

Purpose of Position: The Director plans, implements, oversees, and evaluates the faith formation and Sacramental preparation programs of the parish community, which includes children and adults. The position directly implements programming for adults and RCIA, small groups, parent engagement, and integration of lifelong discipleship offerings. The Director engages parishioners in the life of our parish by supporting their growth as co-partners in the mission field. Working to anchor the parish more firmly in the life of our neighborhood, the position also oversees all outreach efforts with parishioners, newcomers, seekers, neighbors, guests and those outside the parish.

Responsibilities:

Director Responsibilities

Lead Team meetings
Supervision of direct reports including annual reviews
Administration and budgeting
Develop and implement an overall pathway to discipleship at the parish that is in keeping with the directives of the Archdiocesan Synod which includes programs and events aimed at pre-evangelization, evangelization, discipleship and mission
Lead monthly Direct Ministry Staff meetings
Staff liaison to men's and women's quarterly events
Lifelong Discipleship/ Adult Faith Formation

Plan, schedule, promote, organize and administrate ongoing Adult Faith Formation offerings
Work with other parish staff and volunteers at providing formation for parents of those whose children are involved in Sacramental formation
Develop content and reflection questions for Adult Faith Formation sessions
Recruit speakers, cast vision and communicate with Adult Faith Formation speakers
Record and disseminate content from Adult Faith Formation sessions with small group participants
Small Groups

Organize small groups in conjunction with the implementation of the Archdiocesan Synod priorities
Recruit, invite, form and train small group leaders, including inviting small group members to become leaders
Ongoing communication and supervision with men's small group leaders about small groups
Develop, choose and organize content for small group leaders
Small group point person for those interested or previously involved
Updating small group information on website to ensure that it is user friendly and accessible
Ensuring small group content and curriculum are conveying the truths of the church and in line with orthodox teaching
Discovering Catholicism/ RCIA

Conduct annual registration receive and document registrations
Sacramental record keeping pertinent to RCIA
Plan and host RCIA inquiry sessions
Develop of RCIA Program content
Teach weekly RCIA sessions
Ongoing relational investment in RCIA candidates
Host fellowship opportunities for RCIA candidates
Design and organize the Sunday Dismissal, Rite of Welcome, Scrutinies, Rites of Sending and Election, and the annual Holy Week retreat

Outreach

Serves on the Executive Cell for the Parish Synod Evangelization Team
Meets people after Masses at all campuses
Hosts events aimed at connecting new parishioners to the parish
Hosts events aimed at people outside the parish
Connects with people in the neighborhood and investing in friendship with goal of connecting with Church
Raises up leaders in the parish to engage in mission work, helping them to meet parishioners and invest in relationships
Organizes a yearly retreat aimed at parish leaders to help them grow as missionary disciples

Community Building

Responsible for parish outreach effectiveness: One-on-one ministry and Small Groups with a special focus on men, young adults, engaged couples and young families
Strategic evaluation of parish activities and events, and event coordination and/or liaison support
Organizes regular social and spiritual events with the goal of building community with existing members and welcoming new people.
Organizes and oversees quarterly men's and women's events
Support recruitment of volunteers for large parish events
Supports the Parish Synod Evangelization Team, Pastoral Council and Stewardship Sub-Committee
Assists with the New Parishioner Program and with making connections among parishioners
Other tasks as assigned

Direct Reports:

Direct Ministry staff members - TBD
Faith Formation volunteers
Small Group leaders
Outreach volunteers
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:

College degree required with two to five years of evangelical outreach experience preferred
Parish work experience preferred, and proficient with Microsoft Office programs
Possess strong relational skills, and able to collaborate effectively in a team-based environment
Solid understanding of Catholic Faith, rituals, calendar, and practices required
Successfully complete required background checks and safe environment training

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and communicate well orally and in writing
Must be flexible with work schedule and to work for longer periods of time as needed
Standard office sitting, lifting, standing and typing
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in joining our mission and professional resume (including three references) to Fr. Spencer Howe. Fr.Howe@ourholycross.org

About the Employer

Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic parish serving the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. As part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are in communion with Archbishop Bernard Hebda and the Catholic Bishops of the world and strive to be faithful to our inheritance-the deposit of faith preached through the ages-the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.