Director of Faith Formation- Epiphany Lord Parish

Director of Faith Formation, Epiphany of the Lord Parish Sun Prairie Wisconsin

Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Reports to: Parochial Vicar

Job Description Summary

The Director of Faith Formation administers (designs, develops, directs, and evaluates) a total parish catechetical program, pre-school through adult catechesis, and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation for adult spirituality, Catholic Christian living, ministry, and the various apostolates within the parish.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design catechetical programs that support life-long and year-round learning into program planning as the parish develops a Faith Formation model.
• Supervise and work with the Coordinator of Religious Education K-Confirmation and the leader of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
• Supervise and work with the Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator (Middle school/High school and adults 20-30).
• Supervise and work with the Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation and Evangelization.
• Supervise and work with the Religious Education Administrative Assistant.
• Integrate insights from current catechetical literature into program planning.
• Develop goals, objectives, and strategies for the total faith formation program.
• Work with the Pastor and Parochial Vicars to articulate a vision/direction for the parish faith formation program.
• Pursue further education and professional development for themselves and their direct reports.
• Develop a coordinated approach toward total parish Faith Formation, i.e., faith development through catechesis on all levels and all ages.
• Design catechetical programs that meet the needs of the parish-wide community.
• Coordinate with the parish school(s) for sacramental preparation.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate catechists and support staff.
• Maintain relationship with pastor, other parish staff, regional catechetical staff and the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization.
• Develop and individualize programs for parishioners with special religious education needs.
• Fulfil all diocesan requirements regarding faith formation programs (e.g., number of contact hours with students, implementation of Virtus Training for catechists and students, requirements for Sacrament preparation, catechist training).
• Maintain audio/visual/multimedia equipment to support programming.
• Direct the implementation of on-going management of the parish faith formation program.
• Identify and enable leadership within the community to take responsibility for program components.
• Supervise program components (space, time, materials, and physical resources) as needed by the coordinators of the programs.
• Create and monitor a budget (income and expenses) for the operations of the programs.
• Obtain resources (AV, textbooks, liturgy materials) that complement the faith formation efforts in the parish.
• Schedule rooms, spaces, and other physical environment requirements.
• Coordinate liturgical and sacramental functions for Sacrament preparation components (First Confession, First Holy Communion, Confirmation) with the Director of Liturgy and Sacraments.
• Communicate with participants, parents, parish-at-large to keep them informed of faith formation efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Diocesan Certification as a Director of Faith Formation or working toward diocesan certification.
• Parish based ministry experience and/or parish catechetical teacher experience of at least two years required.
• Working and theoretical knowledge of Catholic sacramental theology including current Church and Canon law and teaching and issues related to: RCIA, Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Marriage.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in theology/religious education or a related field or equivalent experience with 3-5 years of experience in a parish setting is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Dedication to personal, continuing education and regular attendance at Regional Meetings for catechetical leaders and participation in diocesan events
• Skill and experience in ministry leadership and public speaking required.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Professional working attitude and collaborative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

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