Description

Church of the Annunciation in Kearney, MO is a small to medium sized parish about 30 minutes north of Kansas City seeking to hire a part time Parish Faith Formation Coordinator. In collaboration with the diocesan plan for “The Way”, this faith-filled individual sets volunteers in motion to support the growth of the parish through the transformation of adults who in turn ignite the faith of our youth.

Essential Duties:

Overseeing OCIA & Baptism preparation with volunteer catechists
Assisting the priest with Marriage preparation as needed
Evaluating and managing effective curriculum for Adult Faith and Children/Youth faith formation classes
Recruiting and forming catechists for children/youth/adult faith formation classes.
Serving as the Safe Environment Coordinator.
Following the diocesan guidelines to develop parents as the primary educators of the faith.
Developing enticing youth opportunities after Confirmation to continue faith formation.
Work in conjunction with the Liturgist, using Mass ministries as a part of faith formation for youth and adults.
Creating inspiring classroom settings and manage the environment for the needs of the children and adults
Coordinate Outreach opportunities as a part of faith formation: hospitality in parish, assisting the needy outside the parish
Facilitating effective registration and collection of fees for students each fall, including records needed for each sacrament.
Updating directory information for all students registered in the program.
Communicating regularly with parents with patience and needed support and motivation.
Supervise planning and implementation of Vacation Bible School.
Maintaining the appropriate budget for the program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church.
Highly motivated to grow in faith and to inspire that journey in others.
Self-directed and able to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to recruit and train ongoing volunteer base.
Basic Microsoft Word and Excel experience.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.

Church of the Annunciation Catholic Church Kearney

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