Director of Faith Formation

Diocese of Lansing•Adrian, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Family Parish in Adrian is seeking a full-time Director of Faith Formation. Reporting directly to the pastor, the Director assists in the pastor’s ministry of spreading the Gospel by developing, implementing, and maintaining adult faith formation initiatives. The role brings people into full communion with the Catholic Church through leadership of OCIA, adult faith formation, adult sacramental preparation, and children’s and religious education programs. The Director supervises catechists, religious education volunteers, the OCIA team, sacramental preparation volunteers, and faith formation volunteers. The position leads adult faith formation and youth faith formation, including organizing, scheduling, teaching when necessary, and overseeing programs. It also serves as a liaison among the parish community, families, and parish and diocesan organizations. The Director is expected to work onsite and on weekends, and some travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Catholic theological studies, ministry, religious education, or an equivalent field.
At least two years of ministry experience.
Experience managing a budget, recruiting, and supervising.
Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and fully committed to Catholic moral teachings and tradition.
Must pass a background check and attend local training for the protection of children and youth.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to sit for long periods, perform repetitive hand tasks, answer telephone calls, stand, stoop, bend, and give oral presentations.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assess adult parishioners’ faith formation needs and develop effective ways to educate and evangelize the adult faith community.
Direct, facilitate, and evaluate adult faith programs, including OCIA, Scripture study groups, parish retreats, and sacramental preparation classes.
Coordinate Baptism preparation classes.
Recruit candidates and catechumens throughout the year and maintain communication with them before, during, and after OCIA.
Administer OCIA according to the applicable U.S. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, National Statutes on the Catechumenate, and other relevant Church documents.
Coordinate and supervise volunteers for adult formation programs.
Assist with planning and participate in special liturgies in partnership with the liturgy coordinator.
Prepare and maintain budgets for adult faith formation programs.
Work with the Parish Team to support its initiatives.
Organize and support adult education classes and opportunities that encourage parishioners’ growth in discipleship.
Support the parish Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, and Parish Life.
Serve as the parish safe environment coordinator and maintain safe environment records for parish staff and volunteers.
Implement diocesan and parish catechetical policies and guidelines, including catechist certification and policies for protecting children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
Maintain necessary sacramental records.
Organize, schedule, teach when necessary, and oversee religious education programs for adults, youth, and children.
Organize, schedule, and teach when necessary the parish children’s and high school OCIA program.
Provide opportunities for children and youth to hear and respond to the Gospel, serve others, and grow as a faith community through activities such as camps, retreats, conferences, sporting events, and clubs.
Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate catechetical programs that meet parishioners’ needs.
Maintain an annual budget and yearly program calendar for approval, and provide monthly updates to the pastor.
Recruit qualified and certified catechists and other volunteers to teach.
Counsel, advise, and meet with students, parents, and teachers when problems arise.
Partner with the liturgical coordinator and pastor to plan liturgical celebrations and sacramental rites for students.
Maintain records for religious education programs and personnel.
Collaborate with the pastor to set long-range goals for the parish community’s religious education.
Attend regional and diocesan meetings, conventions, and workshops concerning religious education, and engage in personal faith formation.
Serve as a resource on catechetical matters, including current trends, instructional materials, and policy development.
Maintain rooms used for Religious Education classes.
Provide curriculum and materials for Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
Keep the parish community informed about religious education programs through print media and the webpage, in partnership with the Director of Media and Evangelization.
Advise, communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with other parish and diocesan organizations.
Be visible and available to young adults, youth, children, and their families.
Develop a network for reaching out to youth, particularly those who may not have a strong faith.