St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
12747 Interlaken Road
Trinity, Fl. 34655
Title: Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
Supervisor: Fr. Gary Dowsey
Positions Supervised: Volunteers, Catechists
Status: Full Time, Lay, With Benefits
General Description: The Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry is responsible for the supervision of all Parish programs that bring Faith Formation and Youth Ministry alive.
Essential Functions: Integrated within all essential functions of your job is the duty to evangelize the Good News of the Gospel. It is essential you respect and support the mission of the Church at all times during the course of your employment. You must exhibit personal integrity, honesty and compassion and make decisions in an ethical framework consistent with the Catholic Faith, teachings, and traditions, so that by your example, you will teach and share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Your job will involve the following additional primary elements that you must be able to accomplish.
• Direct Faith Formation program for EC2-5th Grade
• Direct EDGE and Life Teen for the 6th-12th Grade
• Oversee all Sacramental preparation for children, youth and adults for the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage
• Maintain Sacramental Records, Maintain Calendar for Faith Formation and Sacramental programs
• Direct, recruit and train catechists and volunteers for all programs
• Promote catechist involvement in the Diocesan Certification Program
• Direct/Oversee all adult Faith Formation programs
• Plan/Coordinate all Parish summer camps, (e.g.Vacation Bible School and any others) for EC3-8th grade.
• Coordinate fundraising opportunities for EDGE, Life Teen Camps
• Oversee and promote Young Adult Ministry
• Actively promote all Faith Formation events throughout the Parish (e.g. Trunk or Treat, Egg Hunt)
• Maintain an accurate database of all participants in Faith Formation/Sacramental programs
• Partake in staff and team meetings, providing appropriate input, accurate assessments of programs and needs and following through on information obtained
• Participate in Diocesan committees related to said position
Correspondence:
• Respond to all emails and phone calls within a 24-hour working day
• Communicate with Faith Formation families on a weekly basis regarding all upcoming events
• Respond to all mail on a weekly basis
• Collaborate with Parish Staff as needed
Collaborative Relationships:
1. Collaborate with the following personnel:
A. Pastor
B. Director of Maintenance
C. Parish Communications and Administrative Assistant
D. Business Director
E. Director of Music Ministries
F. Sacristans
2. Catechists and Volunteers
3. Parents of Child(ren) in Faith Formation or Sacramental preparation
4. Diocesan Personnel
5. Deanery
Working Conditions: Work is performed mainly indoors on a desktop computer. There will be some outdoor work for special events.
