Coordinator of Sacramental Formation Job New Brighton area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

The primary purpose of this position is to support our parish mission by leading in discipleship families and youth engaging in our sacramental programs of Baptism, First Sacraments, Order of Christian Initiation of Children and Marriage Preparation. Position supports parents in the sacramental preparation as well as leads the Parent Program for Formation and ministry programs and supporting discipleship of families through evangelization events.

Representative

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with both staff and volunteers in a Core Team model to implement youth discipleship programming.

Coordinate parish outreach events, trainings, and programming for parents and youth in the parish community, such as coordinating speakers, trainers, facility needs, meals, supplies, etc.

Recruit, train, and supervise all adult and teen leaders in a Core Team model, to lead Baptism Class Facilitators, First Sacraments Catechists, Parent Program Core Team, OCIC grades 2-5 (if needed) and Marriage Mentor Couples. Ensure these leaders have adequate knowledge of faith and catechetical skills as well as training in pastoral practice.

Maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with all youth, parents, parish staff, volunteers, and parishioners.

Handle conflicts, challenges, crisis situations, and behavior issues with maturity by providing pastoral care, mentoring and wisdom to both adults and youth. Making the necessary referrals and follow up according to safe environment policies.

Be an active member of the St. John’s church community by being present and attend weekend Masses regularly as well as school and church events of high visibility such as Fall Fest, Wines to Wishes and St. John’s Feast Day. It is of high importance that the incumbent in this position knows and is known by parishioners. Lead First Eucharist celebrations.

Be present and attend Church and SJB school in order to build relationships with parents and families especially Fall Fest, Catechetical Sunday, Wines to Wishes and parish feast days.

Collaborate with staff and assist Coordinator of Discipleship for Families in large parish events like All Saints Party, Journey to the Inn, Egg Hunt and Parish Feast Day.

Meet regularly with supervisor and team members. Attend ODM, parish staff and all staff meetings. Attend Archdiocesan events and networking opportunities within your area of ministry for ongoing development and support.

Clearly communicate to teens, families, and the wider parish community all that happens within your program areas; from promoting events to telling the glory stories. Using Flocknote, Father’s email, bulletin, and social media outlets.

Handle administrative tasks to effectively and efficiently execute programs, retreats, events, and activities such as program schedules, weekly communication emails, permission forms, etc.

Maintain databases and record discipleship efforts as well as update and evaluate effectiveness of ministry components.

Assure adherence to all Safe Environment rules, guidelines, and requirements from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, such as permission forms for offsite events, driver requirements, student curriculum, etc.

Ministries

Implement goals and objectives of the Baptism

Recruit, train, schedule and provide enrichment for Baptism Facilitator Couples to teach the monthly baptism class.
Recruit, train and provide enrichment for Baptism Celebration Assistants.
Oversee baptism process and give work direction to Administrative Assistant regarding baptisms ensuring process from intake to sacramental recording and outreach into future ministry.
Provide parent/child baptism orientation sessions for children ages 3-7 toward celebration.
Oversee Baptism Sewing volunteers.

Implement goals and objectives of the First Sacraments program.

Coordinate the First Sacraments program for children in grade 2 or older working with Family Formation catechist team and Grade 2 schoolteachers on lesson implementation.
Lead parents and their children in the preparation process of the program including home lesson orientation/encouragement, retreat opportunities, practices, and celebrations.
Recruit, train, and…