Family and Youth Faith Formation Director

Job Description

Parish Overview
Saint Cecilia Parish is a vibrant and growing Roman Catholic community located in Boston's historic Back Bay. With approximately 3,000 registered and active households, the parish is known for its spirit of hospitality, dynamic liturgy, and deep commitment to social justice and service. Our mission is lived out through more than two dozen active ministries and outreach programs that serve both parishioners and the wider community. To learn more about our mission and life at Saint Cecilia, please visit www.stceciliaboston.org.

Position Overview
Title: Family and Youth Faith Formation Director
Status: Full-Time, In-Person
Reports to: Pastoral Director of Operations and Pastor
Schedule: Includes Sundays, Catholic holy days of obligation (including Christmas and Easter), and occasional evenings.

The Family and Youth Faith Formation Director is responsible for envisioning, developing, and leading a comprehensive faith formation program for children (grades K-8) and teens (grades 9-12), fostering lifelong discipleship and full participation in parish life. This pastoral leader plays a key role in the spiritual growth of families and collaborates closely with parish staff, clergy, and volunteers to ensure a vibrant, catechetically sound, and welcoming program rooted in the Gospel, Catholic social teaching, tradition and values.

Key Responsibilities
Faith Formation Program Leadership
• Design, implement, and oversee faith formation programs for children and teens in alignment with the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Boston.
• Continually assess curriculum and materials, ensuring theological accuracy, developmental appropriateness, and engagement across age levels.
• Coordinate preparation for and celebration of key sacraments including First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
• Integrate an approved child safety curriculum in accordance with archdiocesan standards.
Volunteer Coordination and Parent Communication
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer catechists and program assistants.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with families, offering resources, updates, and support.
• Manage registration processes and maintain timely, accurate participant records.
Community and Liturgical Engagement
• Organize and facilitate 4-5 family-focused formation events annually.
• Create and lead service-learning opportunities for teens throughout the academic year.
• Encourage and train students to participate in liturgical ministries at parish Masses.
Pastoral Team Collaboration
• Actively participate as a member of the Saint Cecilia Pastoral Team.
• Contribute to parish-wide planning, projects, and events such as Holy Week, Easter, and Christmas celebrations.
• Support community-building events, including new parishioner receptions and ministry appreciation gatherings.

Qualifications and Skills
• A confirmed and practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a strong commitment to the mission and teachings of the Church.
• Passion for sharing the Catholic faith with children and adolescents in a joyful, authentic, and engaging manner.
• Bachelor's degree in theology, pastoral ministry, religious education, or a related field required; master's degree or current theological study strongly preferred.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in parish faith formation, catechesis, or youth ministry.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital tools for communication and catechesis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with strong initiative.

To Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Nicole Pascarelli O'Brien (nobrien@stceciliaboston.org) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About the Employer

At Saint Cecilia, our mission is to:
Discover the God who loves you.
Engage with a parish that supports you.
Serve the world that needs you.