Director of Faith Formation - School

Job Description

Blessed Sacrament School is seeking a Director of Faith Formation for 3K - 8th grade classes for the school year 2026-2027. Start date in mid-August.

Hours: 40 per week, infrequent weekends
Wage: Salaried position, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401(k), tuition grants

Job Summary:
The Director of Faith Formation (DFF) plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the school faith formation classes and supervises the faith formation staff and volunteers. The DFF attends staff meetings and successfully assumes new responsibilities and provides direct support in strengthening the school's overall religious education. As a representative of the Roman Catholic Church, the Director of Faith Formation will conduct him/herself according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their duties.

Qualifications:
Applicant must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have experience in parish ministry and hold a bachelor's degree in theology or religious education with strong knowledge of Church teachings. Applicant must be open to be trained in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or already have training. References and background check required. Full-time, 9-month position. This is not a remote position. Send resume no later than February 27, 2026 to donna@blsacrament.org.

General Responsibilities:
This person will provide the following functions:
1. Supervise all school religious education and Catholic formation programs, and organize resources in religious education for the principal, school staff, students and school families.
2. Recruit and train teachers/catechists for CGS and all school faith formation.
3. Supervise curricula planning and the selection of texts.
4. Establish the details of the school's faith formation calendar.
5. Provide appropriate environments for catechetical and spiritual growth.
6. Ensure proper supervision of facilities during program class times.
7. Create communications for staff, students, parents, and catechists.
8. Recruit, hire and supervise catechists and volunteers.
9. Assist each catechist in establishing and implementing their plan for diocesan catechist certification and maintain catechist records.
10. Provide in-services and on-going development opportunities for staff, catechists, and volunteers.
11. Work with the Diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis representing the parish/school at various meetings and conferences pertaining to religious education and/or administrative development.
12. Cooperate with parish/school staff members in developing and implementing parish/school programs and use of the facilities.
13. Collaborate with the school principal to help unify the religious education programs and the Catholic school program.
14. Promote religious education among all segments of the parish/school community.
15. Provide and monitor, in consultation with the pastor, principal, and parish finance council, an annual budget.
16. Evaluate the programs to determine strengths, areas of improvement and future needs.
17. Perform any other pertinent duties as assigned by the pastor.

About the Employer

Blessed Sacrament Parish/School is located in the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin staffed by the Schoenstatt Fathers since 2024 and previously staffed by Dominican Friars for 102 years. We embrace both spiritualities in the formation of students and for the salvation of souls.