Coordinator of Family Faith Formation - SS. Viator and Wenceslaus Parish

Archdiocese of Chicago•Chicago, IL

7d•$42,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Family Faith Formation supports the parish efforts to equip children and their families to encounter Jesus Christ as part of a lifelong process that engages and encourages them to grow spiritually and intellectually as missionary disciples in the world. The scope of this position is to discern, design and implement ongoing formation opportunities for children, youth and their families and may include managing other ministry staff. The coordinator is responsible for a mission of development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing improvement of ministry to children, youth and their families in the parish. In doing so, the coordinator must demonstrate leadership skills necessary to identify, develop, accompany and retain a fully developed and well-functioning staff and teams of volunteer leaders critical to the success of parish initiatives.

Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency to work with a culturally diverse community
Previous experience directing a parish faith formation
Demonstrated ability to expertly collaborate with clergy, staff, parish leaders and volunteers
Practicing Catholic with understanding and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values
Expertise in using various methodologies and pedagogies for helping children to encounter Jesus Christ and develop a relationship with Him
Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental needs of children with ethnic and family subcultures, as appropriate to the faith community being served
Comprehensive vision and understanding of evangelization
Ability to form and nurture a community of missionary disciples through encounter, accompaniment and sending forth
Ability to direct the work of staff or volunteers and to drive key initiatives and programs
Consistently exhibits expertise in faith formation and can coach and mentor others in their formation process
Fluent in related Church documents, especially national and local
Mature discipleship evidenced in ability to comfortably witness to one's own faith journey
Developed skills in leadership and management; strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication
Familiarity with technology used for communicating and presenting.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, faithful, joyful witness, and persistent
Available, fair and balanced, dependable, person of integrity, sensitive to cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity and openness to the needs of the community
Ability to deal with multiple projects, flexible, sound judgment, and comfortable with change
Open to ongoing formation and education as needed
Performs other responsibilities as assigned

Nice To Haves

BS or BA in Theology, Education or Pastoral Studies preferred along with Archdiocesan Catechist Certification.
At least 2 years of previous experience directing some component of a parish faith formation program,
Bilingual – English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Oversee planning and implementation of the Family Faith Formation calendar, scheduling sessions, meetings, prayer and sacramental celebrations
Coordinate faith formation programs for all children, youth and their families in the parish community with attention to cultural implications in the community
Direct sacramental preparation that uses most current methodologies and includes parents; plan rituals for the reception of the sacraments
Select appropriate formation curriculum and materials based on the USCCB and Archdiocese of Chicago guidelines
Recruit, train and provide training and spiritual growth opportunities for catechists
Incorporate intentional ways for engaging parents and families in faith formation that include hospitality, prayer, learning and service opportunities
Maintenance of accurate records that follow Archdiocesan policy and guidelines for sacraments, enrollment, attendance, medical and legal matters
Ensure that ministry complies with the guidelines for Protecting God's Children for those who minister with and to children in accordance with the Archdiocese of Chicago policies
Collaborate with the Pastor and others to prepare an annual budget for the Family Faith Formation Program.