What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Faith Formation Coordinator position at St Anthony Catholic Church?
Description
SUMMARY
In coordination with the Pastor, the Adult Faith Formation Coordinator serves as the staff representative for all parish-based ministries and is responsible for the direction of the parish’s total catechetical ministry.
The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employee.
- Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
- Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
- Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
- Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. they are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Service Ministries
- Develops goals, objectives, and implements strategies for a comprehensive catechetical program that serves adults, including preparation for Sacraments of Initiation, Reconciliation, and Marriage.
- Develops and implements a coherent and unified curriculum and catechetical plan for the parish, in conjunction with the pastor, parish staff, formation team, ad-hoc advisory committees, and others.
- Directs and oversees various catechetical programs that support a comprehensive systematic, lifelong, and ongoing discipleship in the Catholic faith for all parishioners in accordance with Church teaching and practice as outlined by Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the General Directory for Catechesis, the National Directory for Catechesis, church law diocesan guidelines, and parish needs.
- Responsible for the recruitment and training of catechists/volunteers and assures that they fulfill the diocesan Safe Environmet ad certification requirements.
- Responsible for program registrations, evaluations, and other pertinent data or information.
- Evaluates the parish formation programming and makes recommendations to the pastor.
- Researches, evaluates, and recommends primary and supplemental catechetical resources and materials.
- Utilizes the parish bulletin, weekly update, website, social media and other media to communicate and market catechetical programming, best practices, and milestones.
- Provides support to the formation team in the areas of training, resources, and programs.
- Keeps current in developments/changes with diocesan policy.
- Acts as a resource person in the area of catechetics for the formation team, parish staff, pastor, and parish community
- Prepares adult faith formation annual budget for review by the pastor and parish finance council and oversees expenditures to maintain budget within parameters.
- Develops an accurate and reliable statistical metric of the parish's catechetical efforts and submits reports to the pastor, pastoral council, diocese, or other as required.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Attends meetings/events convened by the diocese as related to catechetical ministry or job responsibilities.
- Participates in local and regional professional organizations related to catechetics; gives priority to professional development and to keeping credentials current as a parish catechetical leader serving in the Diocese of Orlando.
- Performs any other job-related duties as required.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CATHOLIC FAITH
Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Catechetics, or Pastoral Ministry or related field required, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and certification.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in parish ministry, including lay ministry or ministry leadership responsibilities.
- Must have or be in process of obtaining Master Catechist Certification by the Diocesan Office of Religious Education/Secretariat for Evangelization and Family Life.
- Demonstrated experience working in an office environment with additional experience in customer service preferred.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of Catholic doctrine and beliefs as presented in the documents of the Second Vatican Council, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other relevant ecclesial documents and publications.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher.
- Possess a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Employee may be required to work more than 40 hours including occasional evenings and weekends; performs extensive computer work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.