Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation

Job Description

The Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, under the leadership of the Pastor and with the support of other parish staff, oversees the parish's three-fold implementation of the New Evangelization to form missionary disciples: the continuing formation of the faithful; outreach to non-practicing Catholics; and, the evangelization of those who do not know Christ. He/she ensures that all parish apostolates are done in a missionary key, fostering an encounter with Christ through the Church. He/she coordinates and supports lay volunteers who serve various apostolates in the parish.

Responsibilities for Evangelization
-Offers opportunities for primary evangelization and continuing formation in the faith
-Forms and provides support for parish volunteers to be missionary disciples
-Coordinates with diocesan evangelization initiatives

Responsibilities for Adult Faith Formation
-Oversees adult faith formation programs including OCIA, Bible studies, Thomistic Institute Lectures, etc.
-Supports large and small fellowship groups
-Aids sacramental (marriage and baptism) preparation, and parent formation
-Coordinates Campus Ministry at George Mason University at Mason Square

Responsibilities for Children and Youth Faith Formation
-Manages Family Faith Formation and sacramental preparation (religious education for Grades K-8)
-Assists catechists with sacramental preparation (Grades K-8)
-Coordinates High School programs (Grades 9-12)
-Recruits and supports volunteer catechists and mentors (Grades K-12)

Parish Communications
-Employs parish digital (website, email, podcast, social media, etc.) and print (bulletin, signage, etc.) media to spread parish, diocesan, and Church messaging

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Experience in evangelization including in the formation of intentional disciples
-Experience in adult, youth, and child faith formation
-Proficiency in digital and print media platforms preferred
-Zeal for personal holiness and for the mission of the Church, including faithfulness to the Church's Magisterium
-Knowledge of Church teaching
-Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
-Conversational Spanish desired

Applicants please send cover letter, resume, and three references to: pastor@stcharleschurch.org

About the Employer

St. Charles Borromeo, in the heart of Arlington County, Virginia, is the most urban and youthful parish in the Diocese of Arlington, with 4,000 faithful. We are committed to the missionary discipleship of the New Evangelization through comprehensive formation in the faith, through a rich liturgical and prayer life, and through fellowship in charity. www.stcharleschurch.org