Position Title:  Director of Evangelization

Supervisor:  Pastor

Parish Mission:  To Meet Christ, Know Christ, Love Christ and Serve Christ.

In Service of the Parish Mission:  St. Charles is a Catholic Community where all are invited to meet Christ, Know Christ, Love Christ and Serve Christ.

Fulfillment of Position through the St. Charles Culture:  All employees at St. Charles Parish will embrace the affirming culture of keeping God first, working for Excellence and becoming our very Best .. together.

Primary Function of this Position:  The Director of Evangelization assists the Pastor in fostering conversion and growth in discipleship amongst the faithful and staff of St. Charles Parish and School. This person should live a prayerful life rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Sacraments. Discipleship evangelization is a relational ministry with responsibilities that include discerning, inviting, forming, training, sending and shepherding small group leaders.

Major Responsibilities:

• Discerning & Inviting –
  • Reach out and develop authentic intentional relationships with St. Charles adult parishioners:  new parishioners, young adults, new parents, parents, newly married, men, women and all other adult groups.
  • Prayerfully discern and invite key volunteers within the small groups movement to help support and advance the mission and ministries at St. Charles Parish.
  • Prayerfully discern and personally invite parishioners invite to be small group leaders.
• Forming & Training –
  • Using resources provided by Evangelical Catholic, and in collaboration with key volunteers, organize and facilitate annual training services for new small group leaders.
  • Regularly meet with new small group leaders for “one-on-ones”.
  • Form new small group leaders in the heart and habit of discipleship: Sacraments, prayer, Sacred Scripture, community, evangelization, and commitment to Christ and His Church.
  • Train new small group leaders in preparing for and facilitating Small Groups and “one-on-ones”.
• Sending & Shepherding –
  • Support new Small Group leaders in their efforts to personally invite new members to their groups.
  • Collaborate with the Evangelical Catholic consultants for ongoing formation and training in leading the Small Group movement at St. Charles Parish.
  • Develop and execute monthly and annual calendars of goals for the Small Group movement at St. Charles Parish.
• Adult Formation Opportunities –
  • Develop and organize pathways for adults to engage in the life of the parish through Small Groups and stewardship.
  • Support existing men and women groups at St. Charles Parish with resources, leadership, prayer and direction/guidance.
  • Support new parishioner inquiries with timely connections.
  • Provide relevant and inspiring reflections for parish media.