Confirmation Coordinator Grades 6 ; PT

Confirmation Coordinator for Grades 6 through 8 (PT), St. Edward and St. Jude Parish, Medfield-Norfo

General Description:

The Confirmation Coordinator administrates the catechetical program for Saint Edward and Saint Jude Parish and provides leadership to assist the parish youth and their families to build a solid foundation for spirituality, Christian living, ministry, and outreach. 20‑25 Hours per week;
Sunday evenings required from September to April. This position serves Saint Edward parish in Medfield and Saint Jude parish in Norfolk.

• Support and advocate the parish mission: to know, love and serve God
• Support and advocate the goals and objectives within the Portrait of a Confirmed Student framework.
• Recognize, support and meet the needs of all students
• Engage students and families with meaningful and relevant opportunities and lessons to enrich and strengthen their relationship with Jesus
• Connect and plan with pastor and staff to ensure consistency and success of faith formation programs
• Develop and implement long and short‑term goals and objectives with the faith formation collaborative team
• Coordinate and support delivery of the overall program to families
• Evaluate and assess programmes at regular intervals for effectiveness and relevance
• Coordinate content and logistics of the program including retreats, mission trips, and speakers
• Select and curate materials to cultivate opportunities for lifelong spiritual growth for the entire family
• Coordinate/assist in planning sacramental celebration of Confirmation
• Recruit, support, and provide ongoing training for parents, catechists, and volunteers
• Provide meaningful opportunities to experience and live our faith through seasonal events, prayer, service, and mission trips
• Promote and provide opportunities for service when we gather in community and during Mass
• Renew and maintain a middle school and high school youth group
• Assist and support colleagues and facilitators as needed
• Coordinate Faith In Action service opportunities

• Implement faith formation policies and guidelines.
• Follow the archdiocesan mandates for safe church practices including CORI checks, Protecting God’s Children training for adults and the safety program for students in grades 6‑8.
• Assist in preparing the Faith Formation budget.
• Inform the pastor, parents/guardians, and volunteers about any changes or concerns through ongoing communication.
• Maintain and update program handbooks.
• Communicate regularly with the pastor and pastoral staff, Collaborative Council, attend staff meetings and collaborate on projects.
• Communicate with parents and facilitators regularly and promote their active involvement.

• Practicing Catholic fidelity to Church teaching.
• Solid understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church, especially the sacrament of Confirmation.
• Previous experience working in a church is a plus.
• Previous experience working with middle and high school youth is a plus.
• Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Flock Note, Canva, and Parish Soft.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability in oral and written communication.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

• Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.