Position Summary: The Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life oversees sacramental marriage preparation, marriage enrichment events, baptism preparation for the English-speaking community and Sacramental Recording. Supports the Liturgy and Sacramental activities of the Parish.
Key responsibilities: (day-to-day job functions) • Handles all marriage inquiries for the English-speaking community, meets with couples, schedules resources and clergy, sets up the Fully Engaged premarital inventory, prepares and submits diocesan sacramental marriage paperwork, and post-marriage sacramental recording. Recruits, trains and oversees marriage ministry volunteers for Fully Engaged and wedding rehearsal/day activities. • Schedules and coordinates annual marriage enrichment event(s) for engaged and married couples. • Is responsible for all aspects of baptism planning and preparation for the English-speaking community: scheduling, parent and godparent formation, godparent paperwork, baptism supplies and post-baptism sacramental recording. • Oversees sacramental records for all sacraments according to the requirements of canon law and the Diocese of Raleigh: paperwork, recordkeeping, correspondence, guidelines. Recruits, trains and supervises/supports sacramental records volunteers. Fulfills all incoming sacramental record requests. Prepares the Sacramental Registry for the annual Dean's visit.
Additional qualifications/requirements: * Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication skills. * Works well with pastoral sensitivity and collaboration in a dynamic environment. • Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks • Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel • Willingness to learn parish-specific software • Manifests a personal commitment to the teachings and life of the Roman Catholic Church.
