Director of Faith and Family Life

Saint Francis de Sales Parish
Director of Faith and Family Life

Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Paducah, KY has a job opportunity for a Full-Time Director of Faith Formation and Family Life. This position plans, coordinates and implements a religious educational program and family/youth programs for the parish.
Qualifications and Duties: BA in Theology/Religious Education or BA/BS in Education with semester credits in Theology/Catechetics/Scripture, or working towards or possessing a certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic institution of higher learning; teaching experience in religious education is preferred; a pastoral, prayerful person committed to personal and professional growth; competent in communications, interpersonal and relationship "people" skills; computer competent (e.g., Microsoft Office, Publisher); possess planning, management, relationship, and communication skills with the ability to utilize these skills in a pastoral manner; understand catechesis, the catechumenate process, lay ministry and evangelization; flexibility and availability to work evenings and weekend hours; the ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and implement a vision for spiritual development for families
• Teach young people how to make moral decisions based on Catholic values
• Develop, organize and implement the curriculum and programs for youth
• Build relationships with young people and their families
• Help integrate youth and parents into parish ministries
Develop, maintain, and schedule family life activities including youth with a balanced focus on social, service, and spiritual aspects
• Plan and organize Vacation Bible School. Recruit and train volunteers for VBS
• Organize, schedule, and oversee religious education programs for K through 12th grade
• Order text books, teaching materials and resources for religious education program
• Prepare and schedule sacramental programs and worship services for students and parents for 1st Communion and Confirmation
• Plan and organize receptions for 1st Communion and Confirmation
• Initialize training and Safe Environment for all volunteers that work with the sacramental and religious education programs
• Meet with families for Baptismal Preparation and schedule with the Pastor
• Prepare an annual calendar of DRE activities
• Create a core group to help plan and facilitate family and youth activities
• Identify and support the training for catechists at each grade level
• Counsel, advise and visit with students, parents and teachers when classroom problems arise
• Prepare and preside at liturgical celebrations for students
• Meet regularly with parish staff for planning and coordination of parish programs
• Participate in on-going formation and educational opportunities to keep current on trends in catechetical ministry
• Chair Family & Social Life committee

Saint Francis de Sales Parish is an equal opportunity employer that provides a wide range of benefits. All interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to:
Fr. Gary Clark - [email protected]