Assistant Director of Evangelization and Catechesis

Job Description

The Diocese of Rockville Centre is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Evangelization and Catechesis to work in our offices at the Chancery based in Rockville Centre, NY. This position is full-time Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM and reports to the Director.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Rockville Centre serves as a leader for evangelization and catechetical efforts across the diocese. This role entails working with the Director in overseeing faith formation programs and various ministries, working to advance the mission of the Gospel throughout Long Island. The Assistant Director of Evangelization and Catechesis collaborates closely with the Diocesan Bishop, diocesan administration, clergy, and lay leaders to cultivate a vibrant faith life in parishes and communities, fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. A primary focus will be on Eucharistic evangelization and initiatives to bring inactive Catholics back to Mass.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Leadership & Oversight:
•Provide strategic vision and leadership for all evangelization and catechesis efforts in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
•Work with the Director to oversee Faith Formation, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), Marriage Preparation programs, Pro-Life Ministry, Multicultural Ministry, and Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
•Develop Eucharistic evangelization initiatives aimed at deepening the faithful's devotion to the Eucharist and increasing Mass attendance among inactive Catholics.
•Ensure that all programs are theologically sound and aligned with the teachings of Christ and his Church, as stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Code of Canon Law, as interpreted by the Diocesan Bishop.

2.Faith Formation & Evangelization:
•Lead and implement diocesan-wide faith formation initiatives for children, youth, adults, and families.
•Oversee catechetical instruction across parishes, supporting catechists with training and voluntary diocesan approved certification programs.
•Promote and expand RCIA programs, ensuring that the process of initiating new Catholics is pastoral and catechetical.
•Develop and support programs designed to re-engage inactive Catholics, particularly through a "creative apologetics" (Evangelii Gaudium, 132) and Eucharistic-centered outreach and evangelization.

3.Marriage Preparation & Family Life Ministry:
•Oversee the diocesan marriage preparation programs, ensuring they reflect Church teachings on the sacramentality of marriage.
•Support family life ministries, fostering strong Christian families as domestic churches.

4.Pro-Life Ministry:

•Lead the diocesan Pro-Life Ministry, advocating for the sanctity of life at all stages.
•Organize the annual pilgrimage to Washington, DC for the March for Life.

5.Multicultural Ministry
•Work with respective chaplains to develop and oversee pastoral ministry for the diverse cultural communities within the diocese, promoting unity in diversity.

6.Youth & Young Adult Ministry:
•Oversee and develop initiatives focused on engaging youth and young adults, fostering their active participation in parish life and the sacraments.
•Work collaboratively with parish youth ministers and diocesan programs to provide support, leadership development, and resources for effective evangelization among younger generations.

7. Administration & Management:
•Lead and mentor a team of ministry professionals.
•Manage the department's budget and day to day spending, aligning it with the diocesan mission.
•Oversee communications and promotion of programs, collaborating with parish leaders to engage the faithful effectively.

8.Media Evangelization & Collaboration:
•Develop evangelization efforts using modern media, including social media, websites, podcasts, and video platforms, to reach a wider audience.
•Collaborate with diocesan media and communication teams to effectively promote the Gospel and reach inactive Catholics, particularly through digital platforms.
•Work closely with pastors, parishes, and other diocesan departments to support local evangelization and catechesis efforts.

9.Collaboration & Advocacy:
•Represent the Diocese of Rockville Centre at local, regional, and national conferences and workshops related to evangelization and catechesis.

Requirements
•A practicing, vibrant Catholic in good standing, living a life consistent with Catholic moral and ethical teachings, and committed to a daily contemplative spirituality.
•Education: Master's degree in theology, Catechetics, or a closely related field.
•Experience: Proven experience in Church ministry, with demonstrated leadership in catechetical or evangelization roles.
•Strong knowledge of Catholic teachings on catechesis, sacramental theology, evangelization, and Eucharistic devotion.
•Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
•Familiarity with evangelization through modern media and digital platforms.
•Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, laity, and diocesan personnel.
•Unwavering commitment to be faithful both publicly and privately to the teachings of Christ and his Church as stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Code of Canon Law as interpreted by the Diocesan Bishop.
•Proficiency in managing budgets and overseeing project timelines.
•Commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church and evangelization.
•Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the diverse needs of the parish communities.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience, qualifications and education.

Submit resume to employment@drvc.org by October 31, 2024.

About the Employer

We in the Diocese of Rockville Centre make up the Roman Catholic Church on Long Island. As a sacramental community, we are one with the Catholic Church throughout the world, while here at home we are united under our Diocesan Bishop, Bishop John O. Barres, to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ as one family of faith and to celebrate this life in our liturgy, sacraments, prayer and service.