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Director of Faith Formation (FT), St. Isidore Parish, Lakeville, Middleboro, Roc

Boston Catholic, Rochester, MA, United States

Director of Faith Formation (FT), St. Isidore Parish, Lakeville, Middleboro, Rochester, MA

St. Isidore Parish, Lakeville, Middleboro, Rochester, is seeking a creative and energetic individual to fill the position of full-time Director of Faith Formation. The successful candidate will have excellent time management skills and experience in adult, child, and family faith formation. St. Isidore Parish is committed to evangelizing and forming families of faith. This is a benefit-eligible position.

Director of Faith Formation Responsibilities

  1. Develop a Faith Formation Team
  2. Act as liaison between Pastor and Faith Formation Team
  3. Design and set a vision for faith formation focused on forming families of faith
  4. Evaluate faith formation programs and offerings including selection of texts, materials, resources, and curriculum
  5. Oversee Family Faith Coordinator, Sacramental Coordinator, OCIA Coordinator and Adult Confirmation Coordinator and act as a source of support/guidance
  6. Plan overall annual faith formation schedule
  7. Lead faith formation meetings as needed
  8. Provide faith formation updates at monthly staff meetings
  9. Provide faith formation updates and serve as ex-officio member of Parish Pastoral Council at bi-monthly meetings
  10. Attend RCAB Faith Formation meetings
  11. Oversee and process annual faith formation registrations
  12. Maintain database in ParishSoft of registered participants in Faith Formation Programs
  13. Recruit, support, and train volunteers for faith formation programs to include a curriculum design team, group facilitators, greeters, set-up and meal help
  14. Ensure compliance with all child safety protocols by all volunteers and participants

Qualifications:
  1. Minimum of five years’ experience in parish faith formation as a Catechist
  2. Supervisory experience
  3. Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
  4. Bachelor's degree required in theology, ministry, or related field (MA preferred - will consider those candidates with appropriate experience)
  5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  6. Ability to lift/carry up to 35 pounds
  7. Ability to stand for long periods of time
  8. Driver’s license and reliable transportation
  9. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Access), ParishSoft, and Google Classroom a plus
  10. Has a love for Jesus Christ and His Church and is able to express that love and relationship through discussion with others
  11. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Catholic Church teachings with particular emphases in the areas of evangelization and discipleship

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Holly Clark, hollyclark@cranberrycatholic.org #J-18808-Ljbffr