Pastoral Assistant Faith Formation 1 - Hourly

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC•Longview, WA

6d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position provides quality faith formation and sacramental preparation for the youth of the parish. The Pastoral Assistant Faith Formation is accountable to the Pastor for liturgy and faith formation duties, and the Director of Operations for administrative and office duties. The role involves assuring a hospitable and welcoming presence for parish visitors, providing general information, and offering support for front desk and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive plans for youth programming (youth group, service projects, conferences, retreats) and Sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, OCIC, Confirmation). This includes directing these programs, helping plan liturgies, supporting parents, and recruiting volunteers for safety and faith witness. The position also involves responsible stewardship of parish resources, managing budgets in collaboration with the Pastor, participating in deanery events, and maintaining current knowledge and skills in youth ministry and sacramental preparation. Proficiency with ParishStaq for communication and registration is required. Other duties as assigned by the Pastor, Vicar, or DOO.

Requirements

A practicing Catholic in good standing who can serve as a faithful witness to others, proclaiming the Gospel and sharing the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Ability to collaborate with others and communicate effectively.
Ability to pass background check and be in compliance with the Safe Environment program.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Use ParishStaq for communicating with participants, help parishioners use ParishStaq for registration, forms and other needs.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures a hospitable and welcoming presence for parish visitors.
Provides general information for people calling or visiting the parish.
Provides general support and back up for front desk and administrative assistance when needed or assigned.
Assures the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for youth programming including youth group, service projects, conferences, and retreats.
Assures the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for Sacramental preparation including: First Reconciliation, First Communion, OCIC and Confirmation preparation.
Directs the Sacramental Preparation programs for children for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, OCIC and Youth Confirmation Preparation programs.
Help plan liturgies for those sacraments.
Support and update parents to aid their sacramental journey.
Participate in recruiting volunteers necessary to ensure the safety of all the participants in Sacramental Preparation and youth programs as well as recruiting and developing volunteers who can effectively witness the faith to the children and youth of the parish.
Responsibly steward of the parish’s resources and manage applicable budgets in collaboration with Pastor.
Participate in deanery events with colleagues from other parishes and work to ensure a reasonable degree of continuity with nearby parishes.
Maintain a current level of knowledge and skills required to function as an assistant for Sacramental Preparation and Youth Ministry.
Use ParishStaq for communicating with participants, help parishioners use ParishStaq for registration, forms and other needs.
Performs other duties as assigned for the Pastor, Vicar or DOO.