Director of Faith Formation

PublishedSeptember 16, 2026ExpiresOctober 16, 2026Location5426 12th Ave S, Minneapolis, MinnesotaCategoryFaith FormationJob TypeFull-timeOrganizational NameOur Lady of Peace Catholic Church and SchoolOrganizational CityMinneapolisPosition Contact NameFr. Joah EllisPosition Contact TitlePastorPosition Contact View email address on click.appcast.io many employees are serving at your location?More than 30Starting Salary Range$55,000-60,000DescriptionThe mission of Our Lady of Peace is “Drawing near in community. Drawing near to Jesus.” We are seeking a Director of Faith Formation who is passionate about bringing people together and leading them to Jesus. This employee works closely with the pastor to implement his vision and the Archbishop’s, and to ensure alignment with all Archdiocesan standards.More specifically, the Director of Faith Formation will be responsible for creating, executing, growing, and supporting adult evangelization and catechetical efforts, including small groups, Bible studies, Alpha, and the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). He or she will also manage, execute, and grow catechetical programs for preschool-5th grade children and their parents, including Family Faith Formation program and sacrament preparation for baptism and First Reconciliation/First Communion. Finally, the Director of Faith Formation will collaborate with the Director of Youth Ministry, who is responsible for middle and high school faith formation and confirmation preparation.The Director of Faith Formation will also be responsible for managing and growing Eucharistic Adoration in the parish. We see this as tied to the evangelization and catechetical efforts, which must be grounded in and supported by prayer and relationship with Jesus Christ.QualificationsBe a practicing, prayerful, joyful Catholic who is comfortable speaking about Jesus, faith, and Catholic teachingPossesses bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Education, Catechesis, Catholic Studies, or other related field –or– demonstrated fundamental competence and commitment to ongoing formationPassionate about drawing people to Christ and teaching the Catholic FaithPossesses excellent communication and interpersonal skillsPossesses a creative approach to problem solvingAble to recruit volunteers, develop their gifts and talents, and supervise and collaborate with themConsults and collaborates with school leadership to promote a common vision for faith formationHighly organized and able to keep complete and accurate recordsAble to manage concurrent tasks/stay on track even when interruptedAttentive and able to discern situations requiring confidentiality, and maintain that confidentialityAble to work 40+ hours per week, including some evenings and weekendsKnows and abides by the Archdiocesan Safe Environment standards and requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis