Family Ministry and Sacraments Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family Ministry and Sacraments Coordinator, a mission-oriented person, works in collaboration with the Religious Education/Faith Formation Team under the direction of the DRE to prepare, organize, teach, execute and coordinate the sacramental programs for initiation (Confirmation, First Reconciliation/Communion and Baptism) and catechetical programs and events to support families in their faith journey (including family life and marriage). Under the umbrella of Religious Education, the Family Ministry and Sacraments Coordinator, will aim to fortify relationships with families, students, volunteers and other parish ministries with an overall mission to evangelize our Catholic faith working in a collaborative team environment fostering a culture of discipleship for families and students.

SCOPE OF MINISTRY FOCUS:

Confirmation Preparation, First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation, assist with Baptism-related programming including OCIA for Children, Foundations of Faith, Summer Intensive (support), Family Enrichment/Ministry, Family Catechesis, Adult Education (related to family ministry), Marriage Enrichment and Summer Programming (i.e. VBS).

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

• Collaborate with the religious education staff in the development, planning and execution of family ministry program that includes family enrichment, family catechesis, parent (adult) education, family retreats and marriage enrichment.
• Encourage and support parents as the primary catechists at home and encourage their involvement in liturgy and parish life; communicate and provide opportunities and resources that support them in their endeavors.
• Partner with the religious education staff in the development, planning and execution of sacramental preparation related to Confirmation and First Reconciliation and Communion including OCIA for Children.
• Coordinate with the Baptism Coordinator to plan baptismal programming for baptismal families aiming to connect them to parish life.
• Team collaboration with various religious education ministries in relation to initiatives, events and meetings (i.e. Education & Formation Commission, sacramental retreats and Mass celebrations, etc.)
• Recruit, train and evaluate catechists and volunteers and develop on-going formation of catechetical team formation development ensuring that all curriculum and all catechists and volunteers support the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Effectively and consistently communicate all relevant information to students, parents and the larger parish community fostering community and involvement in parish life and liturgy including family catechesis & enrichment
• Coordinate Confirmation retreats (Fall and Spring); service projects; and Confirmation rehearsals and Masses in accordance with the diocesan sacramental guidelines; facilitate parent/candidate meeting; Coordinate First Reconciliation/First Communion retreats, rehearsals and Masses in accordance with the diocesan guidelines.
• Maintain a current level of knowledge and skills required to effectively serve in position by participating in various diocesan workshops, continuing education, webinars, certification and budgeted conferences and professional opportunities
• Fulfills other responsibilities as identified by supervisor and/or Pastor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor (or Master Level College) Degree in Education or Theology