Questions about the position, reach out to Sean Calvin at scalvin@stjosephtrenton.com
Job Description
Summary:
The Pastoral Minister/Coordinator of Family Faith Formation is a 40 hour/week. Under the direction of the Director of Discipleship Formation, the Pastoral Minister/Coordinator of Family Faith Formation plans, organizes, and coordinates the Parish Faith Formation programs. This includes ministry to children and family, adults, Sacramental preparation, and Christian Initiation, funeral ministry, liturgical ministry, and other pastoral needs as they arise. This position is in place under the reality in our Family of Parishes that there is no longer a full-time parish priest in residence.
Reports To:
Family of Parishes Director of Discipleship Formation
General Duties and Responsibilities:
In cooperation with the Priest in Solidum, Director of Discipleship Formation and Family Faith Formation Team, typical duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Responsible for the assessment of needs, setting of goals and priorities, and periodic evaluations of all Parish Faith Formation programs including the Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and Sacraments of First Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Confirmation (for the Family of Parishes), Family Catechesis, and Christian Initiation of Adults. For all of these programs:
- Maintain and prepare curriculum
- Create a yearly calendar, order books, supplies, and materials
- Schedule and facilitate grade-level retreats for parents and children in lower grades (up to 5th grade) with the family faith formation team
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of Catechists and other volunteer staff working within the faith formation and Confirmation programs.
- Plans, directs, and implements the celebrations of the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Reconciliation for children and their parents
- Serves as a resource for Adult Faith Formation, discerning programs for the parish based on the needs of the community
- Develops annual budgets.
- Attends and participates in Parish staff meetings as well as meetings/functions for the Family of Parishes.
- Coordinates the Safe Environment and fingerprinting process including maintaining Parish and Archdiocesan database, providing forms and information to staff and volunteers following established procedures and policies.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the Priest in solidum and/or the Director of Discipleship Formation, particularly in the areas of ministering to families around baptisms, funerals, and other liturgical functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Membership and active participation in a Roman Catholic Church required.
- Knowledge of principles of organization, administration, budget and personnel management.
- Knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, parishioners and the public.
- Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within the established policies and procedures of the Roman Catholic Church, the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Parish(es).
- Ability to exhibit dependable and reliable work habits.
- Good computer application skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
- Minimum Certificate of Theology, pastoral studies, religious education or related field – or equivalent formation/experience.
- Possess catechist certification and be certified through the Archdiocese of Detroit as a Director of Religious Education, be in the process of certification, or start the process of certification upon hire.
Experience:
- Two or more years’ experience involved in faith formation programs and/or other parish ministry.
- Five or more years teaching experience in faith formation.