Faith Formation Coordinator

Job Summary
The Faith Formation Coordinator plays an essential role in the mission of the parish by growing the faith and assisting the parish in providing and incorporating catechetical, social, liturgical and service components to all parish ministries. While the primary focus is on children and youth programs, the faith formation coordinator will work with all parish ministries and programs to ensure grounding in Christ’s teaching to help all parishioners and guests live out the mission of the Church.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting faith formation initiatives, including children and youth ministries, adult faith formation, other ministries and small groups

Developing and executing processes for catechesis that prepare families for sacraments of initiation – Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and RCIA/OCIA

Maintaining accurate, confidential records of participants, sacramental preparation and program evaluations

Guiding people through their questions and concerns with pastoral sensitivity and tact

Playing an active role in the planning and delivery of parish events and training including, but not limited to, the parish mission, leadership summits

Creating and nurturing ministry leaders

Engaging, encouraging and mentoring volunteers

Working the Responsible Ministry contact in the parish, the Family Faith Coordination will ensure all faith formation volunteers meet the Responsible Ministry requirements as defined by the Archdiocesan Responsible Ministry Protocol

Reporting to the Pastor or his designate, the Faith Formation Coordinator is an integral member of the parish. The incumbent has extensive contact with clergy, parish staff, parishioners, volunteers and lay staff within the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious education or a demonstrated equivalent of experience and/or training

Practising Catholic, active in the church’s liturgical and sacramental life, with a proven spiritual life

Demonstrated positive experience working with children and youth with a passion for growing disciples of Jesus Christ

Experience in the delivery of catechesis and sacramental preparation

Proficiency in software programs such as Microsoft, Google docs

Superior communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills recognizing the different learning styles of people

Ability to be a team player with a commitment to the Parish Mission and a passion for parish renewal

Must be prepared, organized but adaptable enough to manage change

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Able to work independently

Able to work evenings and weekends as required

This position is a part time position consisting of 25 hours a week.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks in accordance with the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth Responsible Ministry Protocol, and the confirmation of references and credentials; the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. The candidate is also required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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