Family Faith Formation

Diocese of St. Augustine•Gainesville, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Holy Faith Catholic Church is seeking a Director or Coordinator of Family Faith Formation. This role is responsible for parish programs and processes including Christian formation, religious education, and sacramental preparation for families, children, and youth. The individual will help lead the faith community to maturity of faith through instruction and formation in the Christian life. The parish is open to hiring either a director or a coordinator for this position, with the job title and compensation dependent on education and experience.

Requirements

Director: Possesses an M.A. degree in theology or religious studies.
Director: 3 – 5 years of progressive engagement with a parish, overseeing faith formation programming for all levels in collaboration with other team members.
Coordinator: Possesses either a B.A. in theology or religious studies or is a graduate of the Ministry Formation Program.
Coordinator: Possess applicable experience in a faith formation program.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Experience and willingness to complete certification would be considered (for Coordinator).

Responsibilities

Develop goals, objectives, and strategies for the programs assigned.
Design, develop, and coordinate individual catechetical programs.
Maintain a close working relationship with the Pastor, Pastoral Staff, and parish volunteers.
Manage the total Faith Formation Program for children and their parents.
Monitor a budget for the operation of the Faith Formation Program.
Communicate with participants, parents, and the parish about faith formation efforts.
Evaluate the Faith Formation Program and make necessary adjustments.
Design, develop, and direct the Faith Formation Program for grades K-12.
Recruit and supervise catechists.
Maintain student and catechist records.
Provide basic training and formation of all catechists.
Evaluate programs, personnel, facilities, and curricula.
Provide opportunities for Christian Service for students.
Coordinate all sacramental preparation, including formation of parents and children.
Establish operating procedures for program management (ordering textbooks, scheduling classes, making room assignments, obtaining resources).
Adhere to all diocesan policies and seek suitable training.
Maintain Diocesan Catechetical Certification.
Attend Diocesan Catechetical Leader Gatherings.
Participate in opportunities for spiritual and educational growth.
Network with other Catechetical Leaders.
Help with the coordination and execution of the St. Augustine area Confirmation Retreat.