Director of Faith Formation and Mission

Job Description

Epiphany's Director of Faith Formation plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates the Faith Formation Program for the Parish. The programming will be in accord with Epiphany's Divine Renovation program, which is intended to transform Epiphany into a missionary parish by bringing parishioners of all ages into a personal relationship with Christ, and creating disciples who will grow in their faith so that they might share it to transform the world . The Director of Faith Formation will model principles of servant leadership to maintain a parish culture that is transparent, collaborative and responsible, and which consistently supports the parish mission.
In many parishes this position is called a Director/ Coordinator of Religious Education which deals specifically with children's Faith Formation, but at Epiphany in keeping with Divine Renovation we have expanded the position to include providing Faith Formation for all.

JOB TYPE
• Full-time exempt position, 40 hours per week. Weekend work and evening will be required, with flexible hours.
• A background check and Safe Environment training provided by the Archdiocese are required (of all parish employees and volunteers
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications for the position.
• Employee benefits include vacation and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; and a pension plan.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides leadership in developing and promoting the vision and mission of Faith Formation in the Parish.
• Develops goals, objectives, and implements strategies for a comprehensive faith formation program that serves early childhood through adults, including preparation for sacraments.
• Directs and oversees various faith formation programs that support a lifelong deepening of the Catholic faith for all parishioners-with a special dedication to Alpha and Connect programs for youth, young adults, and the full diversity of parish members.
• Manage registration of all families in the Religious Education Program
• Attends quarterly ADNY Regional DRE meetings.
• Collaborates with Epiphany School faith formation initiatives.
• Oversees sacramental programs and retreats for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation for children in Epiphany School and in our Religious Education Program.
• Takes lead in preparing for Sacramental celebrations.
• Directs and oversees Epiphany's OCIA program
• Oversees the Young Adult Ministry program, including Connect, Alpha and the 7:30pm Mass
• Is responsible for the recruitment, orientation, and training of volunteers/catechists to conduct the parish's catechetical programs.
• Evaluates existing faith formation programs, experiments with, and establishes new programs and makes recommendations to the Pastor.
• In collaboration with Epiphany's Director of Communication, promotes Faith Formation programs and consults on marketing materials for the parish website, social media, and, digital newsletter.
• Keeps current in developments/changes with Diocesan policies as they relate to formation and sacramental practices.
• Prepares annual formation program budget for review by the Pastor and oversees programmatic expenditures.
• Provides reports and develops an accurate statistical picture of the sacramental prep efforts at Epiphany.
• Attends & participates in Senior Leadership Team and Pastoral Council meetings.
• Attends and participates in weekly all-staff meeting.
• Attends & participates in off-site pastoral team meetings/retreats.
• Participates in appropriate workshops and Professional Development Days, including national Divine Renovation meetings and national Alpha meetings.
• Keeps credentials current for diocesan certification as a Catechetical Leader.
• Performs any other job-related duties as necessary for the smooth flow of work in the department and/or as assigned by the Pastor and/or Parish Director of Administration.

REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to thrive in a team environment. Ability to build and launch teams in formation programming.
• Ability to form volunteers into leaders and then delegate responsibility.
• Ability to initiate, be creative, and anticipate solutions to problems, needs good judgment in emergency situations and when working with varied personalities and cultures; must be able to work under frequent interruptions.
• Possess excellent planning, organizational and collaborative skills.
• Practicing Catholic with some knowledge and training in Theology and Liturgy in the Roman Catholic tradition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Computer literacy, excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate fiscal records and budgetary and statistical data.
• Ability to interact with individuals and groups and maintain appointments and meetings on parish grounds and through video conferencing.
• Working Knowledge of Catholic doctrine and beliefs as presented in the documents of Vatican II council, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other relevant Church and Catechetical Documents.
• Knowledge of the RCIA Process and the thorough understanding of RCIA text.
• Working Knowledge of management, supervision, and administration; knows needs and resources of the parish community; updated knowledge of educational and catechetical trends and practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in theology, pastoral studies, religious education, or a related field (Master's Degree preferred).

About the Employer

Epiphany is a welcoming, joyous and worshiping Catholic church in the Archdiocese of New York, where we connect with one another through our personal relationship with Jesus. We are engaged in a program of renewal following the Divine Renovation model-a transformation from a maintenance model of church to a missionary one, as disciples sent out to share the Good News with the world.