Assistant Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Evangelization & Faith Formation, under the leadership of the Pastor and in collaboration with the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, serves the parish's three-fold implementation of the New Evangelization: the continuing formation of the faithful as intentional disciples; outreach to non-practicing Catholics; and, the evangelization of those who do not know Christ. He/she helps to ensure that all parish apostolates are done in a missionary key, fostering an encounter with Christ through the Church. The position involves regular evening and weekend commitments.

Responsibilities for Evangelization
-Helps coordinate implementation of the New Evangelization
-Supports outreach to non-practicing Catholics
-Assists with initiatives aimed at primary evangelization
-Helps fosters pastoral work in a missionary key among all parish apostolates

Responsibilities for Adult Faith Formation
-Helps form adult parishioners to be missionary disciples
-Assists adult faith formation programs including OCIA, Thomistic Institute, Bible studies, etc.
-Provides opportunities for formation geared especially to young adults
-Supports large and small fellowship groups
-Assists marriage and baptism preparation, and religious education parent formation
-Helps manage Campus Ministry at George Mason University Arlington Campus
-Helps recruit and support volunteer catechists and leaders

Responsibilities for Religious Education (Grades K-6)
-Supports Family Faith Formation program
-Assists with sacramental preparation
-Helps recruit and support volunteer catechists and leaders

Responsibilities for Youth Ministry (Grades 7-12)
-Supports middle school and high school programs
-Assists with sacramental preparation
-Helps recruit and support volunteer catechists and leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Experience in evangelization including in the formation of intentional disciples
-Experience in adult, youth, and child faith formation
-Zeal for personal holiness and for the mission of the Church, including faithfulness to the Church's Magisterium
-Knowledge of Church teaching
-Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
-Conversational Spanish desired

Applicants please send cover letter, resume, and three references to Sarah Freddino, Director of Evangelization & Faith Formation, at: sfreddino@stcharleschurch.org

About the Employer

St. Charles Borromeo, in the heart of Arlington County, Virginia, is the most urban and youthful parish in the Diocese of Arlington, with 3,500 faithful. We are committed to the missionary discipleship of the New Evangelization through comprehensive formation in the faith, through a rich liturgical and prayer life, and through fellowship in charity. www.stcharleschurch.org