Director of Evangelization - Youth and Family Formation - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland

Duties And Responsibilities

• Captures monthly family faith formation opportunities for parish families, particularly during sacramental prep years.
• Develops faith formation experiences that empower parents to educate their children in the faith.
• Supports Young Family Ministry
• Collaborates with other staff to ensure seamless transition between parish formation programs and sacramental preparation.
• Provides monthly faith formation opportunities for parents whose children are preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
• Develops ongoing adult discipleship and catechesis opportunities.
• Coordinates the parish OCIA process, schedule, and team formation.
• Supports catechists, sponsors, and volunteers involved in OCIA.
• Collaborates with clergy and music ministry regarding liturgical rites and sacramental preparation.
• Coordinates youth and young adult ministry opportunities with other staff.
• Organizes monthly gatherings, service opportunities, and faith formation experiences for youth and young adults.
• Encourages integration of youth and young adults into parish life and leadership.
• Promotes a welcoming and collaborative culture among ministry volunteers and leaders.
• Maintains cohesive pastoral care and communication for families participating in multiple parish formation programs.
• Collaborates with parish staff and clergy to support parish evangelization and formation goals.
• Aids in planning and administering budgets for assigned ministries and programs.
• Works closely with the Director of Faith Formation – Children’s Sacramental to ensure comprehensive pastoral care and communication.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Catechetics, or a related field.
• Minimum of one to three years of experience working in ministry.
• Must be a practicing Catholic with a strong belief in the teachings of the Catholic Church and able to articulate these beliefs to various audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience in public speaking and training.
• Working knowledge of pastoral plans and documents concerning evangelization, family formation, OCIA, and youth and young adult ministry.
• Dedicated and flexible.