Director of Faith Formation

Job Description

How to apply: Please complete online application: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3436173
Applications will be accepted until the role is filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Faith Formation is an important leader in the Good Shepherd community, nurturing faith and spiritual growth by creating opportunities for Catholics of all ages to deepen their understanding of and relationship with God. They work closely with the Pastor to advance the parish mission. This person is a strong Catholic with a deep commitment to living their faith and serving others. The Director has a thorough understanding of the Mission and Tradition of the Catholic Church and they ensure that solid catechetical programs are offered to families, youth, children, and adults who are seeking formation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Faith formation curriculum and program management - 60% of time
Sacramental preparation - 30% of time
Sacramental record maintenance - 10% of time

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Faith formation curriculum and program management
• Select curriculum for children's faith formation, grades 1-5
• Ensure communication with families and the parish community through emails, handbooks, and weekly bulletins
• Create faith formation opportunities for adults and youth
• Organize scheduling, registrations, attendance sheets, and other logistics requirements for the programs
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of catechetical programs and materials
• Recruit, interview, and train catechists and volunteers for all faith formation programs
• Maintain appropriate required paperwork for catechists and volunteers
• Manage an annual budget for programming with the parish Business Manager
• Other duties, as assigned by the Pastor

Sacramental preparation
• Coordinate sacramental preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, and Reconciliation for both parish families and students at Good Shepherd Catholic School
• Direct the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), including scheduling, teaching, and volunteer coordination, in collaboration with the pastor
• Assist in the planning and celebration of all liturgies related to the sacraments of initiation

Sacramental record maintenance
• Maintain compliance with canonical standards of record keeping
• Manage creation of records of sacraments of initiation received at Good Shepherd Parish
• Maintain sacramental records with informational notices from other parishes about sacraments received
• Respond to requests for sacramental information

COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate:
• Evangelical zeal and apostolic mindset
• A self-starter attitude and ability to enthusiastically motivate people
• Ability to teach all age levels
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate level of IT literacy, with a willingness to learn new technologies
• Attention to detail and organization, especially in record keeping
• Strong teamwork skills

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
• Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
• 3 years' experience working in a parish or equivalent setting
• 2 years' experience as a teacher, trainer, or equivalent
• Experience creating engaging programming
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred
• Master's degree in theology or equivalent from a faithful Catholic institution (highly desired)
• Personnel management or volunteer management experience

This position description does not list all of the duties of the job. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this position description. Management has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Salary range: $55,000-65,000

About the Employer

We are here to be a particular community where people:

• Encounter Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the Gospel
• Are invited into a relationship with Jesus Christ
• Are formed in the knowledge and love of Christ
• Are sent to serve Christ in the poor and marginalized
• Continue Christ's mission of bringing other into relationship with the Father