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. • Design, develop, and direct: Faith Formation Program, grades K-12 • 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: Order textbooks Schedule classes Make room assignments • 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 Director: • 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.
Coordinator: • 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. Contact Letty Valentin at the parish: [email protected]
