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Director of Faith Formation St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Thomas More University Parish, Indiana PA
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April 6, 2022The Indiana Catholic Community (St. Bernard of Clairvaux and St. Thomas More University Parish) located in Indiana, PA is seeking to hire a full-time Director of Faith Formation for Primary Grades (K – 5) and Adult Faith Formation.
Do you desire to lead Youth, Families and Adults closer to Christ? Is your relationship with Jesus fully alive: personal, on-fire, effusively life changing, and contagious? The Indiana Catholic Community is looking for an individual who has a personal commitment to a life of discipleship (daily prayer, faith in action and openness to the movement of the Holy Spirit) and the heart to form and equip youth and families to become Missionary Disciples?
Primary responsibilities for this position include: planning, directing and implementing the Faith
Formation Program for parish children (K – 5) and their families, coordinating with St. Bernard Regional School, recruiting, preparing and supporting parish catechists for primary grades; planning and overseeing preparation of parish children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion; overseeing Children’s Liturgy of the Word; planning, overseeing, and recruiting for the Sacrament Preparation Team (Marriage Preparation, Baptism Preparation, RCIA), and collaboration with the Coordinator of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The Director of Faith Formation will work to build up a vibrant parish life defined by evangelizing and forming families and individuals as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.
Preferred Professional Requirements and Experience- Must be a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church in good standing, and a committed disciple of Jesus Christ
- Professional or academic degree Religious Education, catechetics or related field; or demonstrated equivalent expertise.
- Experience in parish ministry
- Meet the Diocese of Greensburg Standards for Pastoral Care
- Flexible work schedule
- Ability to working evening and weekends.
- Organizational, administrative and collaborative management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills which fully integrate our work of evangelization.
- Strong presentation skills and competency in social media.
- Understanding of contemporary culture, especially relevant to children, teens and families
- Adaptable to changing needs of the parish community
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, working knowledge of emailing platforms such as Flocknote
Interested candidates should apply to Fr. Richard Owens, O.F.M.Cap. (St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, 200 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, PA 15701) or via email at [email protected]