Coordinator of Faith Formation

COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION

Reports to: Pastor FLSA Status: Exempt The Coordinator of Faith Formation is responsible for planning, integrating, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating religious education and sacramental preparation for the parish community, with a primary focus on catechetical formation for elementary children and adults. Responsibilities Coordination and Administration: Serves as a member of the parish staff and administration team. Participates in decision-making regarding total parish direction and activities. Attends all staff meetings, department head meetings, Diocesan DRE meetings, Faith Formation team meetings, prayer days, and educational days. Leads and supervises the formation team. Develops catechetical programs and approves curriculum for various age levels from pre-school through adult, in accordance with the Religious Education Guidelines of the Diocese of Phoenix, including sacramental preparation. Distributes curriculum to catechists, trains catechists on the curriculum, and supervises classes. Obtains approval and support from the Pastor for the general direction of the religious education of the parish, and keeps the Pastor informed of programs. Provides recruitment and training for catechists, and supports opportunities for catechist certification specified by the Diocesan Office of Catechesis. Ensures Safe Environment compliance for staff, catechists, volunteers, and includes child‑safe curriculum for children and teens within catechetical programs. Schedules regular formation staff meetings to develop a faith community and provide professional in‑service growth. Conducts regular evaluations of the effectiveness of the Faith Formation program with the Pastor and Parish Director. Coordinates parish missions and, with the Pastor’s input, selects the speaker for the mission and other adult and staff formation opportunities and spiritual growth. Manages, with Faith Formation Coordinators, the selection, purchasing, and stocking of catechetical materials for religious education and Family Ministry. Continues personal growth in faith and professional advancement through meetings, conventions, and workshops concerning religious education and current material. Supervision: Supervises and evaluates the ministry effectiveness of Youth Minister Coordinator of Children’s Catechesis Family Ministry Bible Study Leaders (e.g., “That Man is You”, “Endow”, “Brant Pitre”, “Gospel”, etc.) Supervises and evaluates office support personnel for the Faith Formation department. Monitors all expenditures and payroll timesheets for the Faith Formation Team. Supervises and coordinates elementary religious education and adult formation catechists and program volunteers in all areas. Attends evening sacramental programs each week (typically once a week). Supervises and monitors the Alpha program. Qualifications Required Knowledge and Skills: Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium, and in good standing with the Catholic Church. Successful completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment process. Excellent communication and presentation skills, combined with knowledge of catechetical methodology in accordance with Magisterial Documents on Catechesis. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated competence in theology, catechetics, program coordination, catechist development, and application of age‑appropriate teaching methods, communication, administration, facilitation, research, supervision, and coaching skills. Education, Training, and/or Experience: BA in Theology/Faith Formation/Catechesis, Religious Education, or related field. or two to five years of successful parish experience coordinating a total parish faith formation program and demonstrated competence in theology and catechetics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix