Director of Faith Formation

Mount Vernon, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Director of Faith Formation under the leadership of the Pastor coordinates all aspects of parish faith formation. They serve as the leader of Parish School of Religion (PSR) in the faith for children in Grades K-6 (Elementary School) and for adolescents in Grades 7-12 (Middle and High School) in accordance with global national and diocesan Church guidelines. They foster evangelization and formation collaborating with parents catechists and volunteers and with parish and diocesan staff to bring children and teens and all those connected with the program to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through his Church. They develop and implement a plan of Youth Ministry in our parish. They coordinate college ministry and adult faith formation through bible studies and other formation events. The Director manages the administrative and financial components of the programs. (40 hrs. per week).

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Religious Education
  1. Develops and facilitates regular programs for children including Parish School of Religion at both St. Vincent de Paul and St. Luke as well as the annual Summer Vacation Bible School
  2. Coordinates preparations for First Penance and First Holy Communion and for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation as needed for youth in Grades 2-6
  3. Collaborates with diocesan Office of Evangelization and with the Catechetical Leaders of the Diocese of Columbus
2. Youth Ministry
  1. Develops and facilitates regular programs for youth including Middle School and High School youth programs
  2. Coordinates preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation for all 8th Graders and for all the Sacraments of Christian Initiation as needed for youth in Grades 7-12
  3. Collaborates with diocesan Office of Evangelization including promoting diocesan programs and other events.
  4. Administers the College Ministry program with outreach to Kenyon College and Mount Vernon Nazarene University
3. Adult Ministry
  1. Develops and facilitates regular programs for adults including bible studies and retreats.
  2. Coordinates family ministry outreach plan and opportunities
  3. Collaborates with parishioners and Diocesan officials to ensure the formation needs of the parish are being met.
4. All Programs
  1. Plans and offers continuing formation for volunteers
  2. Implements the Diocesan Safe Environment Program and serves as Safe Environment trainer and coordinator for the Parish
  3. Encourages involvement by families in other parish apostolates (catechesis sacred liturgy charitable works)
  4. Supports and provides resources for parents as the primary educators of their children and teens
  5. Promotes the evangelization of children teens and families who are not active in the program
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Recruits trains and supports volunteers
2. Plans budgets for and evaluates programs
3. Maintains database of contact and other pertinent information for all youth families and volunteers
4. Serves as parish liaison with the diocesan Offices of Evangelization
5. Orders and maintains books supplies and necessary materials
6. Ensures compliance with diocesan policies for safe environments and child protection
7. Collects and organizes sacramental records from parents and students
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Zeal for personal holiness and for the mission of the Church including faithfulness to the Churchs Magisterium
2. Experience in childrens faith formation in youth ministry and in evangelization
3. Fundamental knowledge of Catholic theology and of Church guidelines for catechesis and for youth ministry
4. Undergraduate degree in Catholic Theology Philosophy Education or related field. Masters Degree or higher preferred.
5. Strong interpersonal communication (including various media) and organizational skills
6. Spanish language ability preferred
Salary is commensurate with experience and will be established in keeping with the social teachings of the Church with regard to just compensation for human work. The salary for this position will be determined by the Pastor.
Full time benefits (insurance time away 403b etc.) are available upon hire.
Please send cover letter resume and references to. Questions to .

Required Experience:

Director

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Religious Education
  1. Develops and facilitates regular programs for children including Parish School of Religion at both St. Vincent de Paul and St. Luke as well as the annual Summer Vacation Bible School
  2. Coordinates preparations for First Penance and First Holy Communion and for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation as needed for youth in Grades 2-6
  3. Collaborates with diocesan Office of Evangelization and with the Catechetical Leaders of the Diocese of Columbus
2. Youth Ministry
  1. Develops and facilitates regular programs for youth including Middle School and High School youth programs
  2. Coordinates preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation for all 8th Graders and for all the Sacraments of Christian Initiation as needed for youth in Grades 7-12
  3. Collaborates with diocesan Office of Evangelization including promoting diocesan programs and other events.
  4. Administers the College Ministry program with outreach to Kenyon College and Mount Vernon Nazarene University
3. Adult Ministry
  1. Develops and facilitates regular programs for adults including bible studies and retreats.
  2. Coordinates family ministry outreach plan and opportunities
  3. Collaborates with parishioners and Diocesan officials to ensure the formation needs of the parish are being met.
4. All Programs
  1. Plans and offers continuing formation for volunteers
  2. Implements the Diocesan Safe Environment Program and serves as Safe Environment trainer and coordinator for the Parish
  3. Encourages involvement by families in other parish apostolates (catechesis sacred liturgy charitable works)
  4. Supports and provides resources for parents as the primary educators of their children and teens
  5. Promotes the evangelization of children teens and families who are not active in the program
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Recruits trains and supports volunteers
2. Plans budgets for and evaluates programs
3. Maintains database of contact and other pertinent information for all youth families and volunteers
4. Serves as parish liaison with the diocesan Offices of Evangelization
5. Orders and maintains books supplies and necessary materials
6. Ensures compliance with diocesan policies for safe environments and child protection
7. Collects and organizes sacramental records from parents and students
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Zeal for personal holiness and for the mission of the Church including faithfulness to the Churchs Magisterium
2. Experience in childrens faith formation in youth ministry and in evangelization
3. Fundamental knowledge of Catholic theology and of Church guidelines for catechesis and for youth ministry
4. Undergraduate degree in Catholic Theology Philosophy Education or related field. Masters Degree or higher preferred.
5. Strong interpersonal communication (including various media) and organizational skills
6. Spanish language ability preferred
Salary is commensurate with experience and will be established in keeping with the social teachings of the Church with regard to just compensation for human work. The salary for this position will be determined by the Pastor.
Full time benefits (insurance time away 403b etc.) are available upon hire.
Please send cover letter resume and references to. Questions to .