Director of Catechesis Shepherd

Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Full Time St. Andrew, Fort Worth, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Position:
Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)

Status:
Full Time, Exempt (40 hours/week)

Reports To:

Pastor

The Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is responsible for the leadership, theological integrity, and administrative oversight of the parish Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is the primary model of catechesis for children ages 3–12 at the parish, currently offering Levels I, II, and III and serving over 100 children, including more than 60 children in sacramental preparation.

This position fosters a parish-wide culture of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The Director serves as the theological and pastoral steward of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd content and method, ensuring full fidelity to CGSUSA standards, USCCB guidelines, and diocesan policies, all of which profess the Catholic faith in fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

As the CGS program continues to grow, including the planned expansion of atrium spaces through the future Star of the Sea youth building, the Director provides vision, leadership, and coordination to support sustainable growth and long-term integrity of the program. Areas of responsibility include CGS Levels I, II, and III; sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion; catechist formation;

atrium oversight; and volunteer leadership. The Director supervises the CGS Program Coordinator and collaborates closely with the Pastor, parish staff, and diocesan leadership.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all Catechesis of the Good Shepherd programming and children’s sacramental preparation.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the Pastor regarding CGS programming, sacramental preparation, staffing, and pastoral needs.
• Collaborates with parish leadership and staff to ensure CGS is fully integrated into the parish mission, vision, and pastoral life.
• Develops and manages the CGS operating budget in collaboration with parish leadership.
• Demonstrates adaptable, flexible, and collaborative leadership and sound problem-solving skills.
• Fosters mutually responsive and charitable relationships with parish staff, school and parish catechists, volunteers, and families.
• Mitigates conflicts promptly and pastorally.
• Works independently and collaboratively on special projects and ongoing initiatives.

• Ensures all catechesis, materials, and sacramental preparation are aligned with CGSUSA standards and USCCB guidelines.
• Oversees CGS Levels I, II, and III programming, including planning, scheduling, and implementation.
• Directs sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in a manner fully integrated with the CGS approach.
• Plans and implements sacramental preparation retreats, parent sessions, and liturgical celebrations.
• Participates in ongoing formation related to CGS.
• Serves directly as a catechist within CGS atria to support program needs and maintain close engagement with the lived experience of the method.
• Oversees the preparation, organization, cleanliness, and reverence of all CGS atrium spaces.
• Guides the creation, theological accuracy, repair, and maintenance of CGS materials in fidelity to the CGS method.
• Maintains inventory of CGS materials and supplies and directs ordering and restocking as needed.
• Collaborates with parish leadership on long‑term planning for atrium growth and facility expansion.
• Recruits, forms, mentors, and supports CGS catechists, aides, and volunteers.
• Serves as mentor and guide to catechists, supporting their spiritual, theological, and methodological development.
• Provides observation, feedback, and accompaniment to catechists to ensure fidelity to the CGS method and to the Catholic faith.
• Ensures all volunteers comply with diocesan Safe Environment policies and maintain current credentials.
• Maintains catechist and volunteer records in accordance with…