Hours per week: 36 hours per week, 12 months per year, flexible schedule weekday, Sundays required, and some Saturdays required.
Position Summary:
St. Stephen Catholic Church in Sanford, NC is seeking a Director of Faith Formation. As representative of the pastor, the Director of Faith Formation implements the parish religious education program in accordance with the parish mission statement, goals and major catechetical documents of the church.
This role reports to the pastor and also to the parish pastoral council as required, and is responsible for the total religious education program of the parish for adults, adolescents, and children as designated by the pastor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
- Coordinate parent faith formation that accompanies the above sacramental preparation.
- Coordinate Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Children.
- Coordinate opportunities for ongoing adult faith formation.
- Coordinate in developing small faith communities.
- Coordinate Children’s Liturgy of the Word at Sunday morning Masses.
- Coordinate Vacation Bible School.
- Train, support, and supervise volunteers for the various ministries.
- Share in pastoral ministry with parishioners as needed.
- Collaborate with the Pastoral Team.
- Use media and technology for effective program implementation.
- Maintain accurate records on students, families, catechists, and other participants.
- Review, evaluate, and develop programs with long and short range goals and objectives.
- Prepare an annual budget proposal.
- Faith Formation groups for all ages: Adult Faith Formation, R.E.S.P.E.T.O., Family Faith Formation, Theology & Film, Bible Studies, Book Studies, Lent & Advent parish small groups or discussion gatherings, etc. (accommodate to parish needs and realities).
- Deep faith in Jesus Christ and a great love for His Holy Catholic Church.
- Practicing Catholic with knowledge of and appreciation of Catholic Tradition, Scripture, and Sacraments.
- Proficient Bi-lingual Ability - English & Spanish.
- Cultural Understanding including:
- Value and honor diversity and similarities among all peoples.
- Understand and effectively respond to cultural differences.
- Engage in cultural self-assessment.
- Experience preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to honor, train, and support volunteer ministers.
- Organizational skills.
- Post Vatican II understanding of the Church, including the Church’s rich social justice tradition and teaching.
- Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
- Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious education, and number of years’ experience.
- Well-developed knowledge of Scripture, the Catechism, and Church documents.
Position Start Date: As soon as possible.
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