The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Position Summary
Directs K-2nd of a comprehensive parish Formation program, including applicable sacramental preparation. Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers; evaluates program curricula and supports parish as a resource in methods and theology. Assist in forming parents and volunteers to walk with these children in their faith in order to make disciples of them as well. Drives catechetical instruction in keeping with the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church.
Principal Accountabilities
- Accountable for K-1 and 2nd grade formation. Develops and implements parent/child formation content. Sacramental preparation for 2-5th grade. Communicates and cooperates with other parish and diocesan organizations.
- Invites, trains, motivates, evaluates, and promotes faith formation volunteers to support educational activity throughout the year and including assisting at the annual summer Catholic Camp/Program and children’s Stations of the Cross during Lent.
- Support, inform and guide all parish catechists in the areas of catechesis, doctrinal formation, liturgical formation, and pastoral formation.
- Establish a collaborative relationship with parents and families, facilitating opportunities for parents in their role as first and best teachers of the faith.
- Ensures (with assistance of Formation Administrator) necessary administrative requirements are followed, including but not limited to parental consent, safe environment, activity reporting and analysis, budget management.
- Professional development through ongoing study, education, workshops, etc.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Typical Decisions And/or Recommendations Made In This Position
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Supervision Given And/or Received
- Moderate supervision given and or received.
Internal Contacts
- Diocese, Pastors, Priests, Business Managers, and employees.
External Contacts
- Parishioners, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives.
Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements
- This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
- Work will involve night and weekend hours.
- Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
- Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance and up to 40 pounds with assistance.
Travel Requirements
- Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.
Education And Experience
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church required.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or equivalent in experience degree/license required.
- Previous personnel, volunteer management experience preferred.
Knowledge And Skills Preferred
- Demonstrated ability to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate
- Demonstrated history of good judgement.
- Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
- Ability to use various computer software programs; strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to use various office machines (copier, phones, calculator, scanner, etc.) or ability to learn.
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow directives from Pastor or Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
- Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
FLSA Designation: (Non-Exempt) (FT = 40 hours)
