Family Ministry and Sacraments Coordinator

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Ministry and Sacraments Coordinator works in collaboration with the Religious Education/Faith Formation Team under the direction of the DRE to prepare, organize, teach, execute and coordinate the sacramental programs for initiation (Confirmation, First Reconciliation/Communion and Baptism) and catechetical programs and events to support families in their faith journey (including family life and marriage).

The mission-oriented person will foster a culture of discipleship for families and students to grow in relationship with Jesus and mature in their faith. Under the umbrella of Religious Education, the Family Ministry and Sacraments Coordinator, will aim to fortify relationships with families, students, volunteers and other parish ministries with an overall mission to evangelize our Catholic faith working in a collaborative team environment.

SCOPE OF MINISTRY FOCUS:
Confirmation Preparation, First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation, assist with Baptism-related programming, Foundations of Faith, Totus Tuus (lead), Summer Intensive (support), Family Enrichment/Ministry, Family Catechesis, Adult Education (related to family ministry) and Marriage Enrichment.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
• Collaborate with the religious education staff in the development, planning and execution of family ministry program that includes family enrichment, family catechesis, parent (adult) education, family retreats and marriage enrichment.
• Develop goals, objectives and strategies for family ministry including needs assessment (of parish families) and evaluations.
• Encourage and support parents as the primary catechists at home and encourage their involvement in liturgy and parish life; communicate and provide opportunities and resources that support them in their endeavors.
• Partner with the religious education staff in the development, planning and execution of sacramental preparation related to Confirmation and First Reconciliation and Communion.
• Coordinate with the Baptism Coordinator to plan baptismal programming for baptismal families aiming to connect them to parish life.
• Work with the DRE to provide ongoing and creative weekly programs (including content and lesson plans) for the Confirmation and First Communion programs
• Team collaboration with various religious education ministries in relation to initiatives, events and meetings (i.e. Education & Formation Commission, sacramental retreats and Mass celebrations, etc.)
• Recruit, train and evaluate catechists and volunteers and develop on-going formation of catechetical team formation development ensuring that all curriculum and all catechists and volunteers support the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Effectively and consistently communicate all relevant information to students, parents and the larger parish community fostering community and involvement in parish life and liturgy including family catechesis & enrichment
• Coordinate Confirmation retreats (Fall and Spring); service projects; and Confirmation rehearsals and Masses in accordance with the diocesan sacramental guidelines; facilitate parent/candidate meeting; Coordinate First Reconciliation/First Communion retreats, rehearsals and Masses in accordance with the diocesan guidelines.
• Maintain a current level of knowledge and skills required to effectively serve in position by participating in various diocesan workshops, continuing education, webinars, certification and budgeted conferences and professional opportunities
• Fulfills other responsibilities as identified by supervisor and/or Pastor

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor (or Master Level College) Degree in Education or Theology

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Minimum two years' experience administering a religious education program (or similar education program) including working with volunteers. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, public speaking, and presentation skills. Must be available to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs and availability of our parishioners. Bilingual, preferred. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in accordance to DRE's supervision and direction):

SCOPE OF WORK:
• A flexible work schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Coordinate the preparation, design and delivery of the Confirmation, First Reconciliation and First Communion sacramental program in collaboration with the DRE/pastor and liturgy coordinator including retreats, rehearsals, sacramental Mass celebrations and receptions all in accordance with the guidelines of the Diocese of Charlotte.
• Executing family ministry program and events i.e. parent education and marriage enrichment opportunities).
• Utilize leadership skills that include summer programing: Summer Intensive (assist), Totus Tuus/VBS (lead), when available you may participate with mission trips/camps (assist through chaperoning; partnering with youth minister).
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate catechists and volunteers and form core teams for programs (if needed).
• Explore and research opportunities to enhance and augment sacramental preparation programs and family ministry.
• As a faith formation team, develop and identify needs of unengaged families to create opportunities to learn and grow their faith and develop relational building opportunities.

COMMUNICATIONS:
• Communicate effectively and consistently via different mediums (email/text platform, bulletin, flyers, social media), with families to promote programs being offered in both middle school and Confirmation preparation.
• Inform parish of activities pertaining to Faith Formation, Family Ministry and Sacrament programs.
• Communicate with volunteers involved in Faith Formation and Sacrament programs.
• Distribute weekly agenda and lesson plans to Sacramental Preparation Teams.
• Facilitate informational and "parent/student" meetings for Faith Formation and Sacrament programs and communicating expectations; develop and update parent and sacramental handbooks.
• Listen to and serve parishioners and families in a hospitable, pastoral environment setting high customer service goals of greeting families, responding to emails & phone messages in a timely fashion, and utilizing out of office replies (email & phone).

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT:
• Incorporate a wide variety of components (i.e., catechesis, evangelization, service, community building, spirituality, and liturgy) into the curriculum.
• Review curriculum on an annual basis and explore new programming to meet current & future needs of students and families.
• Ensure that curriculum supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and the program meets Diocese of
Charlotte policies and guidelines and supports the parish mission statement.

SPIRITUAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:
• Continue your formation in the Church's mission of evangelization, catechesis and ministry through staff development,
personal & staff enrichment, diocesan workshops/meetings and available conferences.
• Encourage the spiritual development and formation of catechists including certification.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with St. Therese staff, clergy and parishioners.
• Exhibit loyalty and uphold the integrity and dignity of the clergy and peer staff to others in a professional, working environment.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:
• Demonstrate effective time management skills, excel at prioritizing responsibilities and adhering to work week hours.
• Maintain a professional work area (personal and team).
• Assist Volunteer Coordinator to ensure all program volunteers are compliant with safe environment policies/procedures.
• Assist with developing yearly budget related to scope of ministries and adhere to that budget including accurate record keeping (including credit card usage and turning in receipts/invoices timely).
• Schedule weekly/monthly/annual calendar classes/events for programs.
• Attend St. Therese Parish Staff and Faith Formation meetings & staff development, and other parish events representing faith formation, as required.
• Implement all diocesan and parish administrative policies as written in related policy handbooks

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