Director of Evangelization - Youth and Family Formation - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland

Job Description

Job Description

The Director of Evangelization must be a practicing Roman Catholic who is faithful to the magisterium of the Church. This individual must be a leader who can bring others into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. They will provide leadership for parish family faith formation, adult discipleship, OCIA coordination, and youth and young adult ministry, fostering a cohesive culture of evangelization and faith formation across the parish community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates monthly family faith formation opportunity for parish families, especially after and between sacramental prep years .
• Develops formation experiences that support parents as primary educators in the faith.
• Support Young Family Ministry
• Collaborates with other staff to ensure continuity between parish formation programs and sacramental preparation.
• Provides monthly faith formation opportunities for parents whose children are preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
• Assists in developing opportunities for ongoing adult discipleship and catechesis.
• Coordinates the parish OCIA process, schedule, and team formation.
• Supports catechists, sponsors, and volunteers involved in OCIA.
• Collaborates with clergy and music ministry regarding liturgical rites and sacramental preparation.
• Coordinates youth ministry and young adult ministry opportunities with other staff
• Organizes monthly gatherings, service opportunities, and faith formation experiences for youth and young adults.
• Encourages integration of youth and young adults into parish life and leadership.
• Recruits, trains, supports, and evaluates volunteers for assigned ministries.
• Promotes a welcoming and collaborative culture among ministry volunteers and leaders.
• Works closely with the Director of Faith Formation – Children’s Sacramental to ensure cohesive pastoral care and communication for families participating in multiple parish formation programs.
• Collaborates with parish staff and clergy to support parish evangelization and formation goals.
• Assists in planning and administering budgets for assigned ministries and programs.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Pastor.
• Maintains compliance with diocesan and parish policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Catechetics, or other related field required. Minimum of one to three years of experience working in ministry. Must be practicing Catholic with a strong belief in the teachings of the Catholic Church and have the ability to articulate this to various audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have excellent organizational skills and experience in public speaking and training. Requires working knowledge of pastoral plans and documents concerning evangelization, family formation, OCIA and youth and young adult ministry. Must be dedicated and flexible.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.