Director of Family and Faith Formation

The Director of Faith Formation is a professional catechetical leader who is responsible for the development, coordination, administration, and evaluation of family faith formation programs in order to meet the catechetical needs of the OLA community. By supervising and collaborating with the Family Faith Formation (FFF) team (Family Catechesis Coordinator and Youth and Young Adult Minister), the Director ensures that a solid catechetical program is offered to families, youth, and children, while including Franciscan values and by emphasizing the importance of building relationships with families and community members. Responsibilities include creating, implementing, and overseeing the Sacrament Preparation program.

Key Responsibilities: Family Faith Formation
• Supervise and collaborate with the Family Catechesis coordinator in creating and successfully executing Family Catechesis sessions, retreats, and special events.
• Oversee and collaborate with Youth and Young Adult Coordinator in providing opportunities for these age groups to continue to be formed in the Word and in relationship with Christ.

Key Responsibilities: Sacrament Preparation Program
• Work directly with sacramental preparation programs for children and families. Includes First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist (Restored Order) and RCIA for Children.
• Prepare, schedule and coordinate preparation programs for the sacraments listed above using a family model of catechesis.
• Responsible for collecting required paperwork for students preparing to receive any of these sacraments.
• Prepare, schedule, and oversee sacrament retreats and workshops.
• Collaborates with the Rector and Liturgy Director to prepare liturgies for Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist.
• Working with the RCIA team and the Youth and Young Adult Minister, creates and oversees a program for children aged 7 and above to prepare for full initiation into the Catholic church (RCIA adapted for Children/Teens).
• Collaborates with the RCIA team, Rector and Liturgy Director in planning and executing Easter Vigil initiation of prepared children/teens.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Serves as a member of the Franciscan Renewal Center staff. Attends all staff meetings, department head meetings, FFF meetings and any additional events or meetings assigned by the Rector.
• Work with specialized committees, such as strategic planning to help create and implement an ongoing vision of catechesis for the Casa.
• Prepare and administer the operating budget of the FFF department according to church policies
• Monitors and approves all expenditures and timesheets for the FFF team.
• Works collaboratively with Communications Director ensuring effective communication for all parish family faith formation programs.
• Working with the FFF team, invites, motivates, and trains volunteers to assist as responsible leaders for various aspects of the total program.
• Responsible for Safe Environment compliance of FFF staff and volunteers
• Participates in diocesan networks of professional peers for the good of the community.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Rector.

Highest Priority Personal Attributes:
• Ability to work in collaboration and relationship with church staff, volunteers, families, and community.
• Ability to motivate, lead, mentor and evaluate Youth and Young Adult Minister, Family Catechesis Coordinator.
• Relates in a friendly, competent, and confidential manner with all persons encountered within this ministry.
• Ability to listen to and understand family needs and create programs/solutions to meet those needs. This includes not being afraid to work “outside the box” to meet needs and evangelize.
• Ability to meet families where they are in their spiritual journey without judgement.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Theology, Religious Education, or related field preferred.
• Three years of ministry experience related to Faith Formation in a parish setting, including administering a parish program, supervising, and developing staff.
• A Practicing Catholic in good standing and fully committed to the Mission of the Catholic Church.
• Must have a dynamic personality, be passionate, energized, and excited about Family Faith Formation and Evangelization.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and self-starter skills.
• Flexibility and availability to work evening and weekend hours when necessary.
• Strong commitment to the Franciscan Renewal Center mission and a willingness to participate in ongoing formation in Franciscan Spirituality.

Contact Information & Applicant Instructions

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: casa@thecasa.org

Company Name

Franciscan Renewal Center

Contact Information & Applicant Instructions

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: casa@thecasa.org