Coordinator of Discipleship Formation

Job Description

Summary
The Coordinator of Discipleship Formation is a critically important member of the parish staff who reports to the Pastor. The Coordinator's role is to oversee robust sacramental and catechetical formation for parishioners and school children of all ages, including OCIA, reception into full communion, and marriage preparation; to organize and ensure the doctrinal soundness of sacramental preparation being provided in the school, from baptism to confirmation; to help the Pastor provide and foster a rich devotional life through Eucharistic Adoration, rosaries, novenas, chaplets, Eucharistic and Marian processions, consecrations, etc.; to structure a small group discipleship program for the parish; and other such endeavors. The Coordinator leverages available resources and works to recruit, train, and disciple faithful and devoted volunteers to help carry out these vital tasks. To the extent it is needed and to supplement and oversee the work of volunteers, the Coordinator will provide and carry out catechesis and formation him/herself.

Competencies/Qualifications
• A practicing, devout Catholic with a deep desire to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and to serve Him and His people
• Strong personal organization and efficiency. Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks. Takes ownership with dependable follow through.
• Has good interpersonal skills, problem-solving, innovation, and works well with others
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Deep knowledge of traditional Catholic spirituality and devotionals
• Given the fast-paced nature of parish life and the school, is promptly responsive to emails, texts, and phone calls from the Pastor and/or other members of parish staff
• 5+ years of experience in sacramental preparation

Responsibilities
Sacramental Preparation
• Coordinate OCIA program for catechumens - both parishioners and school children - of all ages (7+) as well as see to the necessary provision of formation and catechesis to non-Catholic Christians being received into full communion with the Catholic Church through the sacraments of confirmation and Holy Communion.
• Oversee administration of sacramental preparation for all school-age Catholic children (e.g., collecting baptismal certificates, notifying church of baptism as needed, vetting Godparents) and ensure doctrinally sound sacramental preparation is provided both within and without the school for first Confession, first Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
• Coordinate infant baptisms of parishioners and school children, including scheduling them and preparing parents and Godparents.
• Administratively support Pastor as needed in marriage preparation of couples he's working with to ensure deadlines are met and all requirements are met
• Oversee the curriculum used in all sacramental preparation and must be sufficiently knowledgeable in it to provide catechesis and formation him/herself if necessary and to supplement volunteers.
• See to it that these sacraments are properly recorded by notifying the necessary staff person

Discipleship Formation and Evangelization
• Support the Pastor in the important work of evangelization, such as at parish events (e.g., fish fries, beer gardens, Bardstown Road Aglow) and by reaching out to those who have fallen away. This includes brainstorming ways to do so; occasionally being present and setting up as needed; and identifying those who have fallen away by tracking tithing and participation in the life of the parishes.
• Coordinate provision of regular and seasonal formal catechetical offerings.
• Assist Pastor as needed in enriching the devotional life of the parish through Eucharistic Adoration, rosaries, novenas, chaplets, Eucharistic and Marian processions, consecrations, seasonal and monthly devotionals, first Friday and Saturday devotions, etc. This involves scheduling; resourcing; and communications.
• Create, structure, and support small discipleship groups

Recruit, disciple, and form volunteers
• Work with Pastor to recruit, disciple, and form volunteers to help in all formation and evangelization efforts
• Schedule and assign volunteers as needed to support the work of sacramental preparation, discipleship formation, and evangelization.

Working for the Catholic Church
Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese of Louisville, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. This position requires that the employee be a practicing Roman Catholic.

Key Information
Reports to: Pastor
Status: Non-Exempt, part-time, 20-25 hours a week, depending on busyness and demands of seasons

To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Rev. Casey Sanders, frcasey@sbsjlou.org . A full job description will
be provided upon request. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

About the Employer

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