Posted 8/29/2016
Job Title:
Director of Faith Formation
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St.Joseph Catholic Church
121 E. Maple Ave
Libertyville, Illinois
Description:
The Director of Parish Faith Formation is a professional catechetical leader who oversees youth, adolescent and adult faith formation ministries. He/she must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church, committed to the authentic teaching of the Catholic faith.
The candidate should have organizational, administrative, interpersonal and technology skills. as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities
The responsibilities for this full time, twelve month position include, but are not limited to:
Developing a vision/direction for the parish formation programs requiring that the Director conducts needs assessments and develops goals, objectives and strategies for the total program..
Coordinating a total parish faith development through supervision of catechetical programs on all levels - K-8 instruction, Faith Weaving, Youth Ministry, Sacramental Preparation, and Adult Formation.
Recruiting, supervising and evaluating catechists and support staff.
Giving program support through an active presence at formation events
Maintaining relationships with pastor , other parish staff members, Faith Formation Commission, catechetical staff and Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education.
Developing individualized programs for parishioners with special religious education needs.
Identifying and enabling leadership within the community to take responsibility for program components.
Overseeing and supporting the staff of coordinators and assistants for the various ministries.
Creating and monitoring a budget for the operation of the programs.
Establishing a calendar and negotiating for space and other physical environment requirements.
Coordinating liturgical/sacramental functions and varied prayer experiences.
Communicating with participants, parents and parish at large to keep them informed of faith formation efforts.
Working with Advisory Council to elicit further information regarding programs, evaluation and future planning.
Requirements:
Masters’ Degree or M Div in Catholic Religious Education, Theology or a related field from a Catholic University or equivalent. Three or more year’s experience in a parish or Catholic school catechetical setting as a teacher, catechist or administrator or one year in present position as catechetical leader.
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