Faith Formation Coordinator Grades 7-12

Position Summary: The grades 7-12 Faith Formation Coordinator assists the Pastor by coordinating a program of Catholic education and formation which helps parents in the raising of their teenagers in the practice of the faith. The Coordinator oversees all catechists and volunteers in the 7-12 program, and collaborates with the 3K-6 Faith Formation Coordinator. The 7-12 FF Coordinator also serves as the parish representative to the Neenah-Menasha Catholic Youth Ministry program.

Actions required to be consistent with Culture and Values:

• Connect to Inspire: Connect with each individual person and ignite their desire to accomplish the vision and mission of the Church.
• Embrace People’s Hearts: See Christ in all who are served and treat each person with respect and honor with positive regard and appreciation for all individuals.
• Empowered to Act: Take personal responsibility for diocesan mission, vision and culture with a personal desire for accountability to reach souls for God.
• Explore Potential: Nurture and challenge the God-given potential and gifts in others so they translate their own potential into action and reach the hearts of even more people through missionary discipleship.
• Nurture Abundant Life and Growth: Actively nurture life and growth of each individual with a desire to cultivate their own ability to inspire discipleship in others. Cultivate leaders and teams outside of their comfort zone in their personal journey of discipleship actions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
K: Knowledge

• BA in Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of ministry, outreach, church staff, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the New Evangelization methodology and best practices with the goal of intentional discipleship.
• Understanding of catechetical processes as they pertain to youth, young adults, and adults.
• Must be a practicing Catholic; a member in good standing of a Catholic parish within the Diocese of Green Bay; single, ordained, a professed religious, or in a sacramental marriage; and have a strong faith, dedicated to Gospel values and living a life of prayer and service.
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus and a deep love for His Church.
• Fully aligned with the teachings of the Church and passionate about the parish mission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, the Internet, and all basic office equipment is required.

S: Skills

• Leadership and administrative skills, decision-making skills, program development skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a sensitivity to persons of diverse cultures and traditions.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be comfortable speaking in large and small group settings to both adults and youth.
• Leadership and administrative skills, decision-making skills, program development skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, and motivational skills. A self-starter,

emotionally intelligent, and a humble individual.
A: Abilities

• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, mentors, and other volunteers as well as able to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Must have ability to implement age-appropriate instructional materials and methods of

teaching.

• Seeks input from parents and parishioners.
• Adapts to pastoral situations as they arise.
• Proven ability in developing a vision and creating initiatives designed to meet the needs of the parish culture that are consistent with our mission including methods to assess the success of the programs and offerings.
• Leads and influences others and possesses an apostolic heart.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities as required.

Duties and Responsibilities specific to the Diocese of Green Bay:

• Plan, develop, and promote quality catechesis that instills a love for Christ and learning about Christ.
• Assists with the Faith Formation registration process.
• Collaborate to develop family intergenerational faith formation opportunities for all parents

while encouraging the parents’ role as primary educators of their students.

• Build trust and understanding with the youth and young adults of the parish while fostering the

Christian values of justice, peace, and service.

• Assess student growth and communicate the progress to parents/guardians.
• Oversee the registration, implementation, and preparation programs of Confirmation for the students and their families, as well as the Confirmation retreats.
• Work with the pastoral staff to ensure that parish and diocesan procedures are followed

regarding the preparation for and celebration of Confirmation.

• Attend and facilitate the celebration of Confirmation.
• Work with the presider, musicians, and other staff involved in the liturgical celebration of

Confirmation.

• Collaborate with the Pastor to address the overall goals, objectives, and direction of

Confirmation preparation programs for the parish.

• Continue spiritual and professional development for renewal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities Specific to the St. Gabriel Parish FF Program

• 7-12 Grade Formation

o Oversees supervision of students
o Manages student behavior (w/parents)
o Coordinates with Principal about room usage
o Class Prep: Plans curriculum, orders instructional materials
o Classes: Recruits, Trains, and Supervises Catechists
o Teaches classes as needed
o Classroom Prep
o Facilitates Small Groups

• Recruits, Trains, and Supervises Small Group Leaders
• Plans Small Group materials

o Tracks assignments and service projects
o Maintains permission slips and track other paperwork

• Confirmation Prep

o Recruits and Trains Catechists
o Plans classes and orders instructional materials
o Coordinates Confirmation Retreat
o Coordinates Presentation Mass & Luncheon
o Coordinates sacramental paperwork
o Records assignments and service projects
o Maintains permission slips and tracks other paperwork

• Neenah-Menasha CYM

o Represents St. Gabriel Parish in meetings
o Shares hosting of area YM events
o Maintains calendar of events
o Tracks signups and emails
o Helps coordinate Summer events
o Collaborates with SMCS
o Coordinates Local Mission

• Program Calendar

o Collaborates with the 3K-6 FF Coordinator in planning the annual FF Calendar

• Other duties as assigned by the Pastor