Pastoral Associate - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland

Position Summary

The mission of the Catholic Church of Washington is to spread the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. In the faithful pursuit of this mission, our parish is seeking a Director of Faith Formation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates marriage-preparation processes, including maintaining files, tracking required documentation, scheduling meetings, and communicating with engaged and mentor couples.
• Affords assistance with baptism preparation, scheduling, and communication with families preparing for infant baptism.
• Maintains sacramental records and ensures proper collection and organization of required documentation.
• Collaborates with the Pastor and Director of Music Ministry in preparing liturgical ministry schedules for weekends, holy days, and special liturgies.
• Serves as a pastoral point of contact for parishioners seeking information related to sacraments and liturgical ministries.
• Affords assistance in maintaining accurate parish records related to assigned ministries and sacramental preparation.
• Coordinates communication related to marriage preparation, baptism preparation, and liturgical ministries.
• Serves as a liaison among parishioners, clergy, volunteers, and ministry leaders on matters related to marriage and baptism preparation, as well as liturgical ministry coordination.
• Affords assistance in ensuring parish pastoral processes are organized, welcoming, timely, and pastorally sensitive while supporting the overall mission of the parish.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with knowledge of Catholic teachings, sacramental life, and parish ministry.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and pastorally with parishioners, volunteers, clergy, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, schedules, or parish ministries.
• Basic proficiency in office software, email communication, and parish database systems.

Education And Experience

• Prior experience in parish ministry, parish administration, or pastoral coordination.
• Familiarity with Catholic sacramental preparation processes and liturgical ministries.
• Experience working with ministry volunteers and parish communications.
• Experience with administrative functions (scheduling, institutional relationships).
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook, Google Suite, Ministry Scheduler Pro).