Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Responsibilities

• Researches the religious education needs and preferences of the people of the parish and designs and implements catechetical programs to meet those needs.
• Collaborates with the pastor, other staff members, colleagues from other parishes, and the ecumenical community to develop a coordinated approach toward total parish religious education.

• Recruits screens, and trains catechists and aides.
• Ensures catechists are certified according to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee guidelines/Safe Environment.
• Have a written catechist and aide schedule with backups.
• Prepares and monitors the annual faith formation budget.
• Orders and maintains inventory of faith formation materials and supplies.
• Attends staff meetings and other meetings at the request of the Pastor/Parish Administrator. 
• Acts as a resource for Parish leadership.
• Ensures accurate records are kept of catechists, children, families, etc.
• Networks with community agencies that serves the needs of youth.
• Formally evaluates the catechetical programs.

Faith Formation:

• Collaborates with the Pastor/Priest to manifest the vision for catechetical and sacramental life of the parish.
• Selects appropriate catechetical materials based on Archdiocesan guidelines.
• Fosters parishioner participation in faith formation, evangelization, and stewardship.
• Provides opportunities for parents to exercise their role as primary catechists by taking an active part in the religious education of their children.
• Responsible for the registration process of program participants and maintains accurate records in a timely basis, e.g., attendance, sacrament, etc.
• Provides continued support for new and existing catechists by being present before, during, and after classes, and informs them of literature and workshops.

Programs for Preschool and Elementary:

• Directs faith formation program for children in preschool through 8th grade.
• Oversees sacramental preparation and celebration of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
• Collaborates to plan liturgical and sacramental celebrations such as youth Masses.
• Plans and coordinates special events (ie: bible camps, special programs, etc)
• Assist with recruiting youth as servers and families.
• Effectively manages student behavior and works with parents.

Communications:

• Communicates with parishioners, parents, parish and school staff, and catechist/aides regarding faith formation to foster positive public relations.
• Schedules events and respective calendars.
• Creates a dynamic image through parish communication vehicles.
• Creates media releases and develops social media programs that engage and encourage involvement.
• Involves themselves with cluster, Deanery, and Archdiocesan networks of professional peers.
• Visibly engaged at principle parish events.

ADA Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands; reach with hands and arms.
• Close vision required for paperwork and computer.
• Able to utilize computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• This role functions in an office environment and uses standard office equipment.
• Full time with onsite office hours required.