Director of Faith Formation for Children (EX)

Archdiocese of Baltimore•Ellicott City, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastorate of St. Paul and Resurrection seeks candidates for a Director of Faith Formation for Children, grades K-5. The Director of Faith Formation, Children shall be responsible for the recruitment of children and catechists for the catechetical programs serving children through middle school. As a member of the pastoral staff, the director is expected to communicate and cooperate with other staff members and parish committees concerned with catechesis. The director is directly responsible to the pastor.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a church or school setting, or commensurate experience as a volunteer catechist required.
Must be a practicing Catholic and demonstrate an active commitment to the Church's mission and to the sharing of that mission with children and youth.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with adults and children of all ages.
Outstanding organizational skills, including time management, delegation, planning, and budgeting.
Outstanding computer skills, with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products, experience in our database Ministry Platform, and email via Flocknotes preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Education, or related field preferred
current advanced catechist certification preferred
experience in our database Ministry Platform
email via Flocknotes preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain the necessary communications with archdiocesan offices and prepare necessary reports
Participate in staff meetings
Prepare and submit to the pastor and finance committee chairman an annual operating budget for the programs
Recruit and provide initial and ongoing formation for the catechists.
Design curriculum and select material in accord with the policies of the Archdiocese
Maintain accurate records for students and catechists
Supervise office personnel and volunteers
Function as the liaison with the school where classes are held
Be a source of support and resources for the catechists
Assist in related areas as requested by pastor
Design curriculum and select materials for Traditional classroom Catechetical Program for grades K-5
Schedule sessions for Traditional classroom Catechetical Program for grades K-5
Recruit and provide initial and ongoing training for catechists for Traditional classroom Catechetical Program for grades K-5
Provide resources and assistance to catechists for Traditional classroom Catechetical Program for grades K-5
Recruit students for Traditional classroom Catechetical Program for grades K-5
Design curriculum and select materials for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of Reconciliation
Schedule sessions for students and parents for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of Reconciliation
Recruit and train a team to assist in sessions for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of Reconciliation
Invite eligible parish families to participate in the program for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of Reconciliation
Provide pastoral follow-up to those who do not accept the invitation for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of Reconciliation
Participate in planning the liturgies for First Reconciliation
Supervise record keeping of those who received First Reconciliation
Provide pastoral follow-up for those who were not yet ready to receive First Reconciliation
Design curriculum and select materials for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of the Eucharist
Schedule sessions for students and parents for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of the Eucharist
Recruit and train a team to assist in sessions for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of the Eucharist
Invite eligible parish families to participate in the program for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of the Eucharist
Provide pastoral follow-up to those who do not accept the invitation for Immediate Sacramental Preparation for Reception of the Eucharist
Participate in planning the liturgies for First Eucharist
Supervise record keeping of those who received First Eucharist
Design curriculum and select materials for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adapted for Children and Youth
Recruit and provide initial and ongoing training for catechists for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adapted for Children and Youth
Provide resources and assistance to the team for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adapted for Children and Youth
Schedule sessions and liturgical celebrations for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adapted for Children and Youth
Recruit and provide initial and ongoing training for catechists for Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Provide materials and assistance to the catechists for their weekly preparation for Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Schedule catechists for the Masses as needed for Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Recruit and provide training for catechists and other volunteers for Vacation Bible Camp
Select materials with input from volunteers for Vacation Bible Camp
Supervise sessions and activities for Vacation Bible Camp
Serve as a resource person for volunteer director of Bible School for Vacation Bible Camp