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Director of Faith Formation – Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Bairdford/Russellton, PA
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April 18, 2023The director of Faith Formation, working with the parish priest and staff, designs and implements programs for children, youth and families to help build a solid foundation in the Catholic Faith. This is accomplished through collaboration and cooperation with the catechists and parents at both parish sites.
Requirements
Education: A degree in education and a background in administration
Must be a member of good standing in the Catholic Church
• A positive attitude and reverence for the Catholic faith
• Good interpersonal skills
• Administrative experience along with experience in supervising and developing staff.
• At least three years’ experience as a catechist and a basic knowledge of catechetics, scripture, liturgy, and educational theory
• Skill at conflict management and problem solving.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and group processes.
• Time Management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer technology including email, office program including Word and Excel and social media platforms.
• Possession of leadership abilities and a creative compassionate approach to faith formation and parish life.
• Ability to motivate, encourage and inspire catechists, volunteers, aides, students and families in learning about and loving their faith
• An understanding of the various learning levels and attributes of students from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
• Must have all Diocesan required clearances.
Responsibilities:
• To develop and direct the K-8 Faith Formation program, including scheduling and preparation for First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation. and Sacramental Retreats.
• To oversee, and evaluates all faith formation/catechetical efforts of the parish in accord with parish and Diocesan policies.
• To create the Faith Formation yearly calendar, Family Handbook and Catechist Handbook.
• To recruit and prepare adequate volunteers and to coordinates their efforts.
• To provide leadership for catechetical programs and communicate with the catechists on a regular basis.
• To supervise and support catechists and staff.
• To locate substitutes for catechists or to teach the classes when no subs are available.
• To choose and implement religious education textbooks and resources for use by the catechists.
• To articulate the vision of faith formation within the parish community and recommend necessary policy changes.
• To sponsor Parent Meetings and to maintain communication with the pastor, parents and parish staff.
• To encourage the students to give service to the church and community.
• To provide for the safety of students, catechists and the environment.
• To keeps current of trends and issues in catechesis by attending workshops and through personal study.
• To resolve issues with students who cannot attend Faith Formation classes at the scheduled times.
• To invite high school students to monthly Youth Group Gatherings.
• To plan for and implement Youth Group Meetings with creativity and an understanding of the faith needs of teen.
• To recruit Youth Group Team Members to help plan activities, service projects and meetings for the teens.
Resumes should be sent to Mary Ann Miller at
[email protected]