DESCRIPTION
Description
Are you passionate about accompanying people of all ages as they grow closer to God? Do you thrive in a collaborative parish environment where ministry, leadership, and mission intersect? The Church of St. Therese is seeking an inspiring Director of Faith Formation to lead, coordinate, and champion faith formation across the life of the Church.
Faith Formation is at the heart of our parish mission—helping parishioners encounter Christ and deepen their relationship with God. Working closely with the Pastor, parish leadership, and ministry teams, the Director of Faith Formation plays a vital role in shaping strategy, nurturing catechists, and creating transformative experiences of faith for children, youth, and adults.
Under the leadership of the Pastor, the Director of Faith Formation oversees and advances all aspects of the parish’s faith formation ministry, ensuring alignment with the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC), National Directory for Catechesis (NDC), and Archdiocesan Religious Education Standards. This role calls for a visionary leader, thoughtful collaborator, and pastoral presence within the parish community.
Leadership & Vision
Lead the overall development, implementation, and evaluation of parish-wide Faith Formation.
Collaborate with the Pastor to ensure parish-wide priorities come before individual ministry needs.
Guide and support the Faith Formation Specialist and Youth Ministers in their program development and execution.
Serve as a trusted parish resource on faith formation and catechetical matters.
Program Development & Oversight
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate Elementary and Adult Faith Formation Programming.
Design and oversee sacramental preparation programs.
Catechist Support & Training
Create a comprehensive annual calendar of catechist formation, trainings, and enrichment opportunities.
Equip catechists with the tools, resources, and confidence needed to serve effectively.
Administration & Operations
Arrange and manage facilities for Faith Formation programs in coordination with parish staff.
Maintain accurate records for registration, attendance, evaluations, and sacramental documentation.
Incorporate the Protection of Children and Youth curriculum where needed.
In collaboration with the Director of Operations and Finance:
Create and manage the Faith Formation department budget
Oversee purchasing of supplies and materials within approved limits
Evaluation & Outreach
Supervise outreach and service initiatives as assigned.
St. Therese is a large and established parish with solid liturgical life, established faith formation programs, a beautiful school, consecrated sisters, many volunteers, a vibrant music ministry, many volunteers and service projects and a wonderful location to be of service to Christ. The parish/school is committed to vibrant growth by living out Jesus Christ’s call to “Go and make disciples” (Matt 28:19) through our sacramental life, prayer, catechesis, fellowship, evangelization, school, service, and financial stewardship.
Qualifications
Practicing Catholic with strong knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic faith and traditions.
Previous experience working with youth (especially grades 6-12), including planning and implementing youth events.
Understanding of and commitment to the teachings and values of the Roman Catholic Church as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other recognized sources of authentic Catholic Tradition.
Passionate to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
Must have ability to work well with people, to give clear directions, and to adapt to changing conditions. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
Ability to foster and maintain appropriate boundaries with fellow employees, volunteers, parishioners, visitors, and vendors and to conduct oneself in a courteous and professional manner.
Collaborative management style including demonstrated ability to work well with staff and volunteers.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership.
Proficiency in computer technology and ability to learn and adopt to new computer systems.
Able to pass a required background check and complete required initial training.
The starting annual salary for this position is $60,000-$70,000 depending upon years of experience. This position offers medical and dental insurance, 403b retirement, paid time off, and other elective benefits as chosen by employee.
St. Therese of Deephaven was established in 1946 under Father Mark Otto. As a military chaplain in World War II, Fr. Otto prayed to St. Thérèse of Lisieux to see him safely through the war. In gratitude for his answered prayers, he established a parish dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux in Deephaven. Father Francis Shea was assigned as pastor in 1950. As new families moved into the area and joined St. Therese, Fr. Shea purchased twenty-three acres where the current church, school, and senior living facility Deephaven Woods, built in 2013, now stand. Fr. Shea built the school, which opened in September 1959. To accommodate the increase in families, the church was moved to the school basement. In 1968, Father Jerome Janski became pastor and built the current church in 1970 to accommodate the parish’s 500 families. The sanctuary included a beautiful stained-glass window dedicated to St. Therese. In 1970, the Franciscan Clarist Sisters from Kerala, India came to faithfully serve at the parish and school. The late 1990s saw the expansion of the church’s narthex and the completion of the community room under the leadership of Fr. John Bauer. In the early 2000s, the school was expanded to include a new middle school and offices. Under the leadership of Fr. Leonard Andrie, the parish’s significant debt was eliminated. Additionally, many improvements were made to enhance St. Therese’s campus, including remodeling the chapel and sanctuary and adding a new media center in the school. By God’s grace and under the patronage of the Little Flower, the small parish of 50 families has blossomed into a vibrant community of nearly 1,500 families.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and references to David Bruns via email at HR@st-therese.org.
DESCRIPTION
Description
Are you passionate about accompanying people of all ages as they grow closer to God? Do you thrive in a collaborative parish environment where ministry, leadership, and mission intersect? The Church of St. Therese is seeking an inspiring Director of Faith Formation to lead, coordinate, and champion faith formation across the life of the Church.
Faith Formation is at the heart of our parish mission—helping parishioners encounter Christ and deepen their relationship with God. Working closely with the Pastor, parish leadership, and ministry teams, the Director of Faith Formation plays a vital role in shaping strategy, nurturing catechists, and creating transformative experiences of faith for children, youth, and adults.
Under the leadership of the Pastor, the Director of Faith Formation oversees and advances all aspects of the parish’s faith formation ministry, ensuring alignment with the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC), National Directory for Catechesis (NDC), and Archdiocesan Religious Education Standards. This role calls for a visionary leader, thoughtful collaborator, and pastoral presence within the parish community.
Leadership & Vision
Lead the overall development, implementation, and evaluation of parish-wide Faith Formation.
Collaborate with the Pastor to ensure parish-wide priorities come before individual ministry needs.
Guide and support the Faith Formation Specialist and Youth Ministers in their program development and execution.
Serve as a trusted parish resource on faith formation and catechetical matters.
Program Development & Oversight
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate Elementary and Adult Faith Formation Programming.
Design and oversee sacramental preparation programs.
Catechist Support & Training
Create a comprehensive annual calendar of catechist formation, trainings, and enrichment opportunities.
Equip catechists with the tools, resources, and confidence needed to serve effectively.
Administration & Operations
Arrange and manage facilities for Faith Formation programs in coordination with parish staff.
Maintain accurate records for registration, attendance, evaluations, and sacramental documentation.
Incorporate the Protection of Children and Youth curriculum where needed.
In collaboration with the Director of Operations and Finance:
Create and manage the Faith Formation department budget
Oversee purchasing of supplies and materials within approved limits
Evaluation & Outreach
Supervise outreach and service initiatives as assigned.
St. Therese is a large and established parish with solid liturgical life, established faith formation programs, a beautiful school, consecrated sisters, many volunteers, a vibrant music ministry, many volunteers and service projects and a wonderful location to be of service to Christ. The parish/school is committed to vibrant growth by living out Jesus Christ’s call to “Go and make disciples” (Matt 28:19) through our sacramental life, prayer, catechesis, fellowship, evangelization, school, service, and financial stewardship.
Qualifications
Practicing Catholic with strong knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic faith and traditions.
Previous experience working with youth (especially grades 6-12), including planning and implementing youth events.
Understanding of and commitment to the teachings and values of the Roman Catholic Church as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other recognized sources of authentic Catholic Tradition.
Passionate to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
Must have ability to work well with people, to give clear directions, and to adapt to changing conditions. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
Ability to foster and maintain appropriate boundaries with fellow employees, volunteers, parishioners, visitors, and vendors and to conduct oneself in a courteous and professional manner.
Collaborative management style including demonstrated ability to work well with staff and volunteers.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership.
Proficiency in computer technology and ability to learn and adopt to new computer systems.
Able to pass a required background check and complete required initial training.
The starting annual salary for this position is $60,000-$70,000 depending upon years of experience. This position offers medical and dental insurance, 403b retirement, paid time off, and other elective benefits as chosen by employee.
ABOUT PARISH / SCHOOL / ORGANIZATION
St. Therese of Deephaven was established in 1946 under Father Mark Otto. As a military chaplain in World War II, Fr. Otto prayed to St. Thérèse of Lisieux to see him safely through the war. In gratitude for his answered prayers, he established a parish dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux in Deephaven. Father Francis Shea was assigned as pastor in 1950. As new families moved into the area and joined St. Therese, Fr. Shea purchased twenty-three acres where the current church, school, and senior living facility Deephaven Woods, built in 2013, now stand. Fr. Shea built the school, which opened in September 1959. To accommodate the increase in families, the church was moved to the school basement. In 1968, Father Jerome Janski became pastor and built the current church in 1970 to accommodate the parish’s 500 families. The sanctuary included a beautiful stained-glass window dedicated to St. Therese. In 1970, the Franciscan Clarist Sisters from Kerala, India came to faithfully serve at the parish and school. The late 1990s saw the expansion of the church’s narthex and the completion of the community room under the leadership of Fr. John Bauer. In the early 2000s, the school was expanded to include a new middle school and offices. Under the leadership of Fr. Leonard Andrie, the parish’s significant debt was eliminated. Additionally, many improvements were made to enhance St. Therese’s campus, including remodeling the chapel and sanctuary and adding a new media center in the school. By God’s grace and under the patronage of the Little Flower, the small parish of 50 families has blossomed into a vibrant community of nearly 1,500 families.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and references to David Bruns via email at HR@st-therese.org.