Under the supervision of the Director of Formation for children, responsible for executing programs and activities that facilitate Catholic formation for children from K3 to 5th grade in the general area of the parishes. Responsible for sacramental preparation and celebration of sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for both public school children and children in parish school. Assist children and families seeking baptismal sacramental preparation at later ages (those who are not infants) and related special situations. The central formation method is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS).
Responsibilities:
- Presence in Parish Atria:
- Lead multiple CGS classes ranging from Levels 1 to 2 (Level 3 preferred).
- Maintain records for children in these CGS classes.
- Communicate with parents as appropriate.
- Maintain atria in a state of readiness for other catechists.
- Catechist & Assistant Recruitment and Formation:
- Support catechist/assistant training provided throughout the year.
- Parent Education & Volunteer Opportunities:
- Assist with parent informational meetings.
- Prepare meeting materials and set up for meetings as needed.
- Atria Development and Materials:
- Coordinate with catechist team to keep atrium supply closet organized and stocked.
- Sacramental Preparation:
- Parent Interest Meetings: assist with set up and coordination.
- Sacrament meditation sessions: assist in planning and implementation.
- Sacramental retreat: assist in planning and implementation.
- First Communion Celebrations: be present at liturgical celebrations.
- Collaboration with pastoral staffs in other activities, support parish events through advertising and attendance when appropriate.
- All other duties as requested.
Shared Parish Relationship: This role is responsible for the needs of Christ King and Saint Pius X Catholic Parishes in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. For employment purposes, the individual is an employee of Christ King Parish and follows its employment policies.