The Director of Family Faith Formation is a professional catechetical leader responsible for the planning, coordination and leadership of the parishes’ family faith formation including children’s religious education (K3-5th grade), formation opportunities for parents and sacramental preparation of children at Old St. Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence, Ss. Peter and Paul and Three Holy Women parishes.

JOB SUMMARY 

The Director of Family Faith Formation is responsible for implementing the parishes’ religious education program in accordance with the parish mission and the pastor’s goals. The Director manages program content, staff, volunteers and budgets.

The duties and requirements of this position are ministerial in nature and include participating in Mass, prayer, and leading others in prayer, as appropriate. These duties are central to our mission as a Catholic parish. 

In addition, the Director of Family Faith Formation shall: 

• Build and maintain a family faith formation team of staff and volunteers
• Help form and empower parents to carry out their role as catechizing agents
• Recruit, orient, and provide ongoing support for the Family Faith Formation catechists
• Utilize appropriate methodologies of adult-centered and/or child-centered learning
• Incorporate service opportunities in catechetical programs
• Research and requisition resources (textbooks, liturgy materials, reference works, etc.) that complement the religious education efforts
• Coordinate and lead the summer vacation bible school (Good News Adventure)

Sacramental Program

• Coordinate the Baptism Preparation class and assist parents in completing the steps to have their child baptized
• Coordinate the sacramental preparation of school-age children, including those in faith formation and Catholic schools
• Involve the family in the faith formation process, especially in the formation of children and adolescents preparing for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
• Lead retreat activities and sacrament classes

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for parents to participate in prayer, Bible study, and personal spiritual development through moms and dads small groups
• Train volunteers for ministry programs like Children’s Liturgy of the Word and Good News Adventure summer camp
• Communicate with families and parishioners using the resources provided
• Participate in ongoing professional development such as archdiocesan sponsored events like the Catechetical Conference and Equip Days
• Collaborate with other staff members to foster and maintain a working environment in which worship, prayer, hospitality, and learning are the primary motivators
• Ensure that the Safe Environment requirements, policies, and mandates for parish volunteers comply with the Office of Safe Environment
• Coordinate Family Ministry staff and lead Family Faith Formation team meetings
• Participate in all-staff and directors meetings with Family of Four Parishes staff
• Other duties as assigned by Pastor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to his/her own faith life and in good standing with the Church
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in a related field and/or extensive experience in ministry
• Experienced in teaching the faith to adults, youth and children
• Able to communicate with all age groups, from varying cultural and social backgrounds
• Skilled organizer and overseer of programs that incorporate volunteer contributions
• Sensitive to controversial issues and able to respond accordingly

OTHER SKILLS:

• Computer literate; familiarity or able to learn Mailchimp and Canva; know Microsoft 365
• Able to walk up and down stairs and lift up to 25 pounds

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Chad Griesel at [email protected].