Parish Catechetical Leader and Assistant to Pastor

Parish Catechetical Leader and Assistant to Pastor

Daytona Beach

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Under the direction of the Pastor, the Parish Catechetical Leader serves in a consolidated position encompassing two distinct but interconnected roles:
Parish Catechetical Leader and Administrative Assistant to the Pastor. As Parish Catechetical Leader, the incumbent is primarily responsible for the overall leadership, development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the Basilica of St. Paul’s comprehensive catechetical ministry, serving parishioners from Pre–K through adulthood, including lifelong faith formation, sacramental preparation, and the catechumenal process, in accordance with Catholic teaching and diocesan requirements.

As Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, the incumbent provides professional and confidential administrative support to the Pastor and coordinates designated pastoral services, including Baptisms, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, weddings, and funerals, as well as related parish communications. These two complementary roles are integrated into a single position, with catechetical leadership serving as the principal responsibility while administrative and pastoral support functions contribute to the effective operation of the parish and the fulfillment of its pastoral mission.

Diocese

Core Values

Authenticity:
The conviction that God has called us to reflect our inner life of faith in our daily living.

Respect:
Affirms each person’s God‑given dignity and uniqueness.

Courage:
Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

Commitment:
Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the tasks performed in this classification and are not listed in order of importance. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Administrative Support to the Pastor

• Provides general administrative support to the Pastor, including correspondence, communications, calendaring, travel arrangements, and follow‑up.
• Manages the Pastor's calendar and contacts and maintains the parish master calendar.
• Opens and distributes daily mail, determines importance and priority, and routes correspondence for action.
• Prepares documents and reports by collecting information and by transcribing, formatting, editing, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Keeps the Pastor and appropriate personnel informed of developments and situations, exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Develops and maintains effective records and information management systems, including a current and accurate filing system.
• Coordinates and sets up meetings, conferences, liturgical celebrations, special events, luncheons, and other gatherings as requested by the Pastor.
• Attends required meetings and gatherings, takes minutes, and offers assistance as needed.

Catechists, Volunteers, and Collaborative Ministry

• Recruits, orients, forms, schedules, and supports catechists and volunteers; coordinates ongoing catechetical training and appropriate leadership development.
• Ensures that personnel and volunteers involved in formation satisfy applicable diocesan Safe Environment, background screening, and catechetical certification requirements.
• Provides functional direction, resources, coaching, and program support to the formation team while collaborating across other parish ministries.
• Fosters welcoming and culturally responsive relationships with parishioners and families,…