The PA for Family Formation will assist the Pastor in the care, guidance, growth of the parish community by evangelizing, teaching, forming, and guiding the faithful in their faith journeys.
Ii. Major Duties And Responsibilities
Develops, plans, and directs family faith formation programs in accord with mission of the Parish.
- Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for family faith formation as delegated by the pastoral leader.
- Collaborates with PA for Adult Faith Formation and Evangelization to provide faith formation for parents, as well as offering resources for implementing and practicing the faith in the home.
- Coordinates small groups for youth and for parents, including offering formation opportunities and mentoring and guidance in small group facilitation to the leaders of these groups.
Directs First Reconciliation & First Eucharist and Confirmation preparation programs
- Oversees and ensures proper formation for first sacraments and coordinates First Reconciliation and Mass for First Eucharist.
- Coordinates youth Confirmation program, including Confirmation Mass
Coordinates youth retreats and youth conference opportunities
- Plans, organizes, implements, and supports youth retreats.
- Plans and organizes opportunities to attend archdiocesan and regional youth conferences.
Provides young adult formation opportunities.
Professional Growth.
- Maintains a level of knowledge and skills necessary to serve in ministry through reading appropriate materials and attending conventions, workshops or classes.
- Participates in regional, Archdiocesan and national professional associations as approved and as appropriate.
Iii. Other Functions And Requirements
- Develops and administers budget and assures purchase and allocation of materials for related faith formation programs activities and programs.
- Coordinates with other parish staff in the preparation of related bulletin announcements, parish social media, and other communications.
- Performs other duties as may be reasonably requested
- Must meet all government and Archdiocesan requirements for working with youth, including background check, Safe Environment training and compliance with COVID vaccination and safety requirements.
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.