Director of Catechetical Ministry

Description

Parish Name: St. Mark’s Catholic Church
Location: 1147 Discovery St, San Marcos, CA 92078
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Reports to: Pastor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Rate: $71,304 – $76,000

Under the direction of the Pastor, the Director of Catechetical Ministry is responsible for the development, administration, and coordination of the contemporary/non‑traditional faith formation processes of a very large parish (6,000+ families) for all adults, youth and children, as well as youth and young adult ministry.

Administrative Duties

• Organize, schedule & oversee Faith Formation Program for pre‑school thru 12th grade and OCIA
• Prepare, schedule sacramental programs and worship services for students and parents
• Order textbooks, teaching materials and resources for the program
• Prepare an annual budget for the Business Manager and provide monthly financial updates. The DCM is responsible for submitting/overseeing the annual Faith Formation budget
• Review and evaluate teaching materials and resources for the program every year and order textbooks.
• Prepare a yearly calendar; present to pastor for approval
• Report monthly to pastor and/or other appropriate persons
• Support and endorse diocesan and parish board policies
• Attend diocesan-sponsored events for professional development and participate in deanery meetings for DCM’s for ongoing support and networking

Supervisory Duties

• Provide support and supervision for the Faith Formation Coordinators.
• Assist in recruiting volunteers for the program and provide appropriate in-service training and formation for them
• Ensure all catechists are certified through the Diocese and maintain their certification status is current. Identify and support the training for catechists at each grade level
• Encourage catechist participation for ongoing formation through Diocesan office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry
• Supervise paid staff and numerous volunteers. Counsel, advise, and visit with students, parents and catechists when classroom problems arise
• Support synodal activities and Parish Pastoral Council synod activity recommendations
• Additional duties as required

Spirituality and Prayer Leadership

• Prepare and preside at paraliturgical celebrations for students.
• Coordinate and plan with pastor sacramental rites for Faith Formation students
• Assist with planning Advent and Lenten activities

Staff Responsibilities

• Works with other directors to integrate the total parish Faith Formation program
• Meet regularly with parish staff for planning and coordination of parish programs
• Work with Youth Minister to coordinate Faith Formation/Youth Ministry activities

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese of San Diego and the Catholic Church; be in full communion with the Catholic Church
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Be a self‑starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to exercise courtesy to all employees, parishioners and the general public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to receive direction and be open to suggestions
• Ability to supervise subordinates
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required
• Possess basic computer skills such as word‑processing, email communication, Flocknote and newer technology as appropriate
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
• Successfully pass a background check as required by the Diocese of San Diego
• Bilingual English / Spanish

• A Master of Religious Education; or a Master of Religious Studies or Theology with an understanding of contemporary catechetics; or an Advanced Degree with a Certificate in Catechetical Ministry issued by the San Diego Diocesan Institute of the Diocese of San Diego
• Master Catechist certification granted by the Office for Catechetical Ministry of the Diocese of San Diego; or the equivalent level of certification granted by another diocese in the United States
• 5 years’ experience in a Catholic…