Coordinator of Faith Formation

An active and deep faith with full participation in the communal worship and life of the Church. Assist in managing both fall faith formation and the summer intensive program. Adhere to the diocesan guidelines as per the hours of the programs. Assist in the planning of the faith formation calendar including intergenerational events in conjunction with the parish master calendar. Planning of events to guide families in the required six (6) events to maintain summer intensive status. Send out correspondence regarding intergenerational events and track attendance. Schedule confessions twice a year for traditional students in conjunction with the priests and the summer program as well. Organize and manage files and confidential records, contact lists and sacramental registers. Anticipate and respond to the day-to-day needs of the faith formation program and be aware of the needs of the catechists/aides. Prepare sacramental prep agenda for First Penance, First Eucharist and Confirmation. Hold sacramental prep meetings with parents and children (initial). Hold confirmation prep sessions monthly with 6 th and 7 th grade students; hold sacramental prep sessions for parents/children monthly for First Penance and First Eucharist. Plan retreats for each sacrament and recruit helpers. Provide and organize gifts for each sacrament as well as certificates, robes and name ribbons. Recruit catechists/aides for the summer and fall faith formation program. Provide all new catechists and aides of age with fingerprinting and Safe Environment materials to comply with diocesan guidelines. Prepare the mailing for the new faith formation program yearly with introduction letter and necessary forms. Schedule meetings with catechists as needed. Be able to correspond with parents, catechists, aides and children. Present Empowering to God’s Children (2 lessons) for both summer intensive and fall faith formation. #J-18808-Ljbffr