Our vision of Faith Formation (aka CCD religious education etc. has moved from classroom to a familybased approach. An overarching role in this position is to create a community of families who strive to create domestic churches within their homes live as a community within the Church and actively grow as missionary disciples. Within this mindset this position facilitates sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) as well as coordinates Sunday Family Discipleship which includes Childrens Liturgy and Family Catechesis.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates all details for Childrens Liturgy of the Word
- Leads Family Discipleship (aka Religious Ed CCD Family Formation) on Sundays
- Invites and gathers families creating connection and relationship
- Consistent outreach to families with conversations invitations resources etc.
- Meets with families for sacrament conversations and checkins (Reconciliation Eucharist) coordinated with other team members
- Facilitates catechesis retreats practices and celebration of the Sacraments working with the discipleship team and school personnel
- Makes regular visits to our parish school classrooms
- Creates promotions and communications of department activities (for Facebook bulletin website etc.
- Recruit manage and disciple volunteers in cooperation with other team members
- Hospitality as needed: purchasing stocking setup clean up serving
- Pastoral Care for parishioners and volunteers as needed and appropriate
- Assists in parishwide initiatives when needed
MUST HAVE:
Ability to work on evenings and weekends
Organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
Ability to work independently without direct supervision; ability to work as a team member of Faith Formation department and overall parish staff
Active practicing Catholic
Certification in Catechesis or Degree in Theology
PREFERENCES:
Comfortable with praying with others spontaneously
A leader who rallies and gathers people into community moving toward a goal
About the Employer
St. John the Evangelist Parish exists to fulfill the Great Commission and form a community of missionary disciples in Jackson Michigan by bringing people to Jesus and Jesus to people through the sacraments faith formation discipleship fellowship and service.