Description
Evangelization:
• Effectively establish an overall evangelization plan pursuant to the parish’s pastoral plan
• In concert with the Pastor, the Staff, Pastoral Council and other committees, help to shape, formulate and direct activities that fulfill the Parish’s vision for lifelong growth in faith (such as promoting an active prayer life; focus religious education on living God’s word; promoting charitable works within the religious education programs)
• Implement ways to reach out to those active, inactive and the unchurched in our community
• Works with other parish ministers to promote cohesive, effective evangelization programing
• Offers regular support, encouragement and presence to volunteer ministers and promotes on-going evangelization opportunities for them
Catechesis/Formation:
• Approves, coordinates, evaluates the effectiveness of Faith Formation for preschool through high school and adult
• Ability to form catechesis so that those formed are formed as evangelists
• Collaborates with clergy, staff (such as Liturgy and Music and Administration) and volunteers
• The Director is responsible for the formation of catechists and adherence to Archdiocesan policies for those ministering to children
• Directs Confirmation program according to Archdiocesan Guidelines and generally along the EDGE model.
• Familiar with LIFE TEEN, TABOR, COR.
• Works closely with the Catechesis and Evangelization Team to help facilitate an integrated, organized and comprehensive Faith Formation Programs.
• Organizes once a year catechist retreat/training Supervision:
• The Director will supervise paid Evangelization and Catechesis staff and numerous volunteers
• The Director is responsible for input and overseeing the Evangelization and Christian Formation budget Job Requirements:
• Catholic in good standing
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Religious Education/Theology or other related field is required
• Two years or more professional experience
• Must be flexible in working day and hours
• Ability to interact well with many people
• Knowledge of adolescent development, behavior and current trends
• Assess, plan and implement programs in a timely manner
• Compliance with background check and VIRTUS is necessary Must be proficient in computer programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and traditional and innovative communication technology; willing to learn new software and programs
Other Responsibilities:
• Recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to assist with evangelization and formation efforts
• Attend regional and archdiocesan conferences for continuing and spiritual formation
• Other duties as assigned