Coordinator of Faith Formation

About the role

An active and deep faith with full participation in the communal worship and life of the Church.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing both fall faith formation and the summer intensive program.
• Adhere to the diocesan guidelines as per the hours of the programs.
• Plan the faith formation calendar including intergenerational events in conjunction with the parish master calendar.
• Plan events to guide families in the required six (6) events to maintain summer intensive status.
• Send out correspondence regarding intergenerational events and track attendance.
• Schedule confessions twice a year for traditional students in conjunction with the priests and the summer program as well as the summer program.
• Organize and manage files and confidential records, contact lists and sacramental registers.
• Anticipate and respond to the day-to-day needs of the faith formation program and be aware of the needs of the catechists/aides.
• Prepare sacramental prep agenda for First Penance, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
• Hold sacramental prep meetings with parents and children (initial).
• Hold confirmation prep sessions monthly with 6th and 7th grade students; hold sacramental prep sessions for parents/children monthly for First Penance and First Eucharist.
• Plan retreats for each sacrament and recruit helpers.
• Provide and organize gifts for each sacrament as well as certificates, robes and name ribbons.
• Recruit catechists/aides for the summer and fall faith formation program.
• Provide all new catechists and aides of age with fingerprinting and Safe Environment materials to comply with diocesan guidelines.
• Prepare the mailing for the new faith formation program yearly with introduction letter and necessary forms.
• Schedule meetings with catechists as needed.
• Be able to correspond with parents, catechists, aides and children.
• Present Empowering to God’s Children (2 lessons) for both summer intensive and fall faith formation.

Qualifications

• Full participation in the communal worship and life of the Church.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and schedules.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate faith formation activities.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate faith formation activities.

Apply for this Position

Send your resumes to yjazon@churchofstspeterandpaul.org

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