Director or Coordinator of Family Faith Formation

The Director will lead the faith community to maturity of faith through instruction and formation in the Christian life. While the parish would prefer a director, they would consider a coordinator with good experience and education. The parish has a modern Family Life Center that houses the space for both classroom and large family formation opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop goals, objectives, and strategies for the total parish faith formation program.
• Design, develop and coordinate individual catechetical programs which meet the needs of all segments of the parish community.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Pastor, the other Pastoral Staff, and parish volunteers.
• Manage the total Faith Formation Program for children and their parents.
• Monitor a budget for the operation of the total Faith Formation Program.
• Communicate with participants, parents, and the entire parish to keep them informed of faith formation efforts and developments.
• Evaluate the total Faith Formation Program in relation to goals, objectives, and strategies and make necessary adjustments based on parish feedback and professional development.

• Recruit and supervise catechists.
• Maintain student and catechist records.
• Provide basic training and formation of all catechists.
• Evaluate programs, personnel, facilities, and curricula.
• Provide opportunities for Christian Service for students.
• Coordinate all sacramental preparation, including formation of parents and children.
• Prepare the liturgical celebration.
• Establish operating procedures for management of Program:

• Plan liturgical celebrations and as well as reconciliation services and Days of Recollection.
• Obtain and maintain resources used in the Faith Formation Program.
• Is attentive to all diocesan policies and seeks training as suitable.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Maintain Diocesan Catechetical Certification.
• Attend Diocesan Catechetical Leader Gatherings.
• Participate in opportunities for spiritual and educational growth.
• Network with other Catechetical Leaders to improve current programs.
• Help with the coordination and execution of the St. Augustine area Confirmation Retreat.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possesses an M.A. degree in theology or religious studies.
• Experience to include 3 - 5 years of progressive engagement with a parish, overseeing faith formation programming for all levels in collaboration with other team members.

• Possesses either a B.A. in theology or religious studies or is a graduate of the Ministry Formation Program.
• Possess applicable experience in a faith formation program. Experience and willingness to complete certification would be considered.
• Oversee only the family faith formation programming.