Coordinator of Faith Formation K-6

To apply, visit our employment webpage for an application: Fully fill out the application and send to: [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] Coordinator of Faith Formation K-6 Job Description Works with and manages two constituent groups:

1. Normative Faith Formation Grades K - 6, and their families.
2. children preparing to receive Reconciliation and Eucharist.

following Sacramental and Faith Formation Policies and Catechist Requirements from the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and National Conference for Catechetical Leadership as it applies to Sacramental formation.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

The Coordinator of Family Faith Formation will thoughtfully engage families helping them respond to the grace of God at work in their lives, deepen the sense of conversion, and equip them with formation as Christian disciples. This position will:

• use age appropriate materials and processes to facilitate this process
• Assist families in their responsibilities as primary teachers of their children in the faith
• Assess individual and family readiness to approach the sacraments

REPORTS:

Direct Manager: Pastor

TYPE:

Non-Exempt from Overtime, Hourly, Full time: 30 to 40 hours per week with benefits Able to work flexible schedule as necessary (nights, weekends) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (to include but not limited to):

• Serve as part of the Faith Formation Team
• Be a cohesive member of Formation team through open honest dialogue
• Attend all Pastoral Staff meetings and Pastor directed events.
• Attend Diocesan meetings and/or retreats (when schedule permits
• Participate in all applicable to areas of responsibility, which include: First

Reconciliation, First Eucharist • Gather and use ideas and materials from professional sources for use in various religious formation programs • Determine personal and professional goals at the beginning of each academic year and discuss with Pastor for support and implementation in obtaining them

• Stays current with training and meetings required by the Diocese
• Recruit Catechists for Faith Formation classes and make sure they are safe Environment trained

Sacramental Preparation • Provide and implement preparation materials for mainstream children of Sacramental age for Reconciliation and First Eucharist including readiness interviews and activity days • Coordinate with Pastor and Liturgist with regards to planning and implementing Sacramental Rites during the Liturgy Administrative • Work in Coordination with the Faith Formation Team to create an annual Christian Formation Brochure and to organize family activities/events • Assist in the development of the Faith Formation budget in directly related areas ordering program curriculum and supplies for all responsible programs • Work with other staff members at meetings and in planning for shared building use, which includes submitting "Room Reservation Request" forms to appropriate administrative staff for scheduling • Work with Volunteer Coordinator to guarantee necessary compliance with Safe Environment Training standards, background checks, etc.

• Set up and coordinates volunteers for nursery that is available for Catechists
• Manage and organize the yearly VBS program
• Record and input formation registrations (when applicable) into the PDS system that will

generate class lists, enrollment numbers, and receivables, working with Sacramental Recorder in giving complete information to be recorded of Sacraments in appropriate ledgers • Manages a relationship with homeschooling families to address their formation needs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE PROFILE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
• Five to ten years' experience in Catholic Formation preferred
• Strong organizational leadership skills along with oral & written communication skills required
• Demonstrate ability of building volunteer team to assist in processes
• Computer skills and basic technical knowledge required
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission is required

PROFILE FOR SUCCESS:

• Has a manifest love of Jesus Christ and his Catholic Church with an excellent ability to draw on the many resources in helping others grow in their faith

• Cooperation and teamwork: Works well with others
• Judgment in job performance: Decision making ability
• Reliability and quality of work: Achieves results
• Mission of the Church: Connects the work of the parish office to the parishioner experience
• Takes initiative: Develops continuously
• Communication: Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
• Supervision and leadership: Leads courageously

The employee is expected to be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church and an active member of a Roman Catholic Parish. As all diocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the teachings, goals and mission of the Church in performing their work. Every employee of the parish is expected to model virtue and justice: • Create a warm, welcoming, positive and cheerful workplace for both staff and parishioners

• Foster respect and dignity of all, do not gossip, do not slander or malign others
• Embrace a spirit of docility, obedience, and accept the leadership and vision of the Pastor
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and personal integrity, personal issues do not

interfere with managing work responsibilities • Adhere to business professional dress code Pay Rate: $20-$22 per hour.