Associate Director Children and Family Ministry

Job Description

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking an Associate Director for the Office of Christian Formation who will be responsible for Children and Family Ministry.

The Associate Director promotes the evangelizing mission of the diocese through coordination of the catechist formation programs, continued parish implementation of the diocesan Instructions for Sacraments, and guides parish systematic faith formation practices for both English and Spanish communities. A working knowledge of our online training for catechists, Pathways: Delivered, through the Learn Portal, is essential for this position, as they are responsible for managing course content and training catechists and tracking their usage.

The Associate Director supports the Catechetical Leaders in the parishes by providing the most up to date curriculum resources and researches best practices for family faith formation and sacrament preparation for Baptism, Frist Penance and First Holy Communion. The Associate Director provides annual training on Instructions for Sacraments for parishes and Deacons as needed. Collaborates regularly with bilingual Associate Director to provide training and resources in English and Spanish.

About the Employer

We, the Christian faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, led by our Bishop
and in union with the universal Church, are listeners, learners, teachers and Disciples of Christ.
We embrace our diversity and its expression in faith.
We share a vision of a diocese where love grows, life triumphs and justice and peace prevail.
We participate in God's work to renew our Church and the world,
through Word, Worship, Community and Service.