Pastoral Associate at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Job Type: Full-Time Position
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
URL: https://www.sfxbirmingham.com/
Description
Saint Francis Xavier is a large suburban parish serving over 1200 families with a diverse population including English and Spanish speaking parishioners. Our staff includes two priests, one permanent deacon, and 12 staff members. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, we look forward to an exciting expansion of our many ministries as we thrive and grow in service to the People of God in our community. We are seeking a full-time Pastoral Associate with the following ministries:
1. Adult Education Coordinator
Support for PSR, Youth Ministry, and Nursery
Teach or coordinate teaching of weekly Adult Education classes.
Coordinate small groups at SFX (Men’s group, Women’s group, Altar Sodality)
2. Coordinator of Volunteers
Recruiting and support of volunteers for committees, St Vincent de Paul Society, Hospitality committee, Flowers and Plants, etc.
Developing new ministries for volunteers and promoting active involvement of parishioners in parish life.
3. Advisor and Liaison for the Pastoral Council
Serve as Ex-Officio member of the Pastoral Council.
Work with Pastoral Council officers to set agenda, review minutes, follow-up on prior PC recommendations.
4. Member of the RCIA Team
Work with the RCIA Director to plan teaching schedule, liturgies, and review the needs of catechumens and candidates.
5. Coordinator and Support of Parish Events
Arranging Staff Meeting agendas and support of staff members as they carry out new items assigned to them.
6. Assisting Parishioners
Help advise parishioners who seek practical or spiritual advice. This may involve referring them to a priest, deacon, religious sister, or spiritual director.
Candidate Requirements:
Catholic in good standing
Masters in Theology or equivalent
About Parish / School / Organization Name
We, the faith family of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by Prayer, Sacraments and the Word, are pilgrim people striving to become faithful and committed followers of Jesus Christ. In response to our Gospel call, we seek to be a viable and welcoming community which ministers to the People of God through responsible stewardship of our time, talent and treasure.