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RESPONSIBILITIES:
include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and implement a comprehensive Faith Formation curriculum for Grade 1-10, including First Penance, First Communion and Confirmation Preparation.
- Meet regularly with Pastor and Pastoral Team to plan, evaluate, provide constructive feedback and set goals and expectations for Grade 1
-10. - Initialize Faith Formation for Adults.
- Be present for all Faith Formation events and programs for Grades 1 – 10 including sessions on Saturday and Sundays.
- Plan and facilitate parent meetings and be available to parents to respond to concerns or issues in a time manner as required.
- Recruit, train and mentor Faith Formation volunteers.
- Assure the good standing of all active volunteer related to CORI, VIRTUS and Ministerial Code of Behavior standards.
- Create and maintain a calendar for regular Faith Formation programs, one-time events, service projects and other faith related activities for children and their families.
- Assume responsibility for Faith Formation registration and assure that sacramental, and database records are maintained in an organized and up to date status.
- Collaborate with volunteer parish leaders and encourage youth to participate in a range of parish activities.
- Maintain a liaison with the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and the Child Advocacy Office.
- Participate in local and regional Religious
Education meetings and trainings diocese Pastoral Center and other locations as required. - Utilize the weekly bulletin, social media, email, and virtual meeting technologies to communicate with teachers, families, and students.
- Encourage frequent reception of the sacraments, prayer, and practice of charity.
- Foster knowledge of the person, message, and mission of Christ to believers and non-believers in a way that nourishes them at various stages of their spiritual journey.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Catholic with fidelity to Church teaching in both word and witness.
- Some formal training in Theology, Religious
Education valent. - Demonstrated leadership in a parish or diocesan program of religious education, school, or other institution.
- Computer skills, including by not limited to word processing, internet, virtual meetings, social media, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability in oral and written communication.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to change easily.
- Experience in making presentations and public speaking.
- Capacity to be empathetic to the varying family situations of our parishioners and maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:
- Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 8 hours/day.