Coordinator of Faith Formation

Job Description

St. Benedict Church and School, Holmdel, NJ
Coordinator of Faith Formation

Full-time, evening and weekends needed according to parish calendar of events.

Applications are now being accepted.

The Coordinator of Faith Formation/Youth ministry is an integral part of the Formation team at St. Benedict Church. The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about using their pastoral and organizational gifts to form Christian disciples dedicated to the Lord Jesus through prayer and service, particularly among the youth of the parish.

Duties and Responsibilities
o Assist the Director with planning and implementation of all primary/middle school faith formation
programs, including catechesis and service projects.
o Organize and implement various programs for middle school & high school age youth.
o Recruit and develop a team of adult volunteers for middle school and high school youth programs.
o Attend Faith Formation department meetings and Parish Staff meetings.
o Coordinator must have evening and weekend availability as needed.

Applicants must meet ALL the minimum requirements for consideration:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Theology, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, or related field; or equivalent experience in a similar ministry role.
Active Roman Catholic in good standing.
Proven experience building relationships and working with young people in a ministry context.

Application Deadline: 2/28/25

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates who meet the requirements listed above are to submit a cover letter, resume, and two references via email to Nancy Arkin at arkin@stbenedictnj.org with "FF Coordinator Applicant" in the
subject line.

All employees are required by the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy to be fingerprinted, background checked and to attend VIRTUS training.

St. Benedict Catholic Church and School is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Employer

Guided by the gospel and strengthened by the Eucharist, we the Catholic people of St. Benedict worship God with joy, excitement and commitment. We welcome and reach out to each other and those beyond our community. Challenged by our call to stewardship we strive to receive God's gift gratefully; nurture God's gifts responsibly; share God's gifts generously and return God's gifts with increase. Living our faith in Jesus Christ, we spread the Good News by providing hope, spirituality, education, hospitality and social justice.