Diocese of Winona-Rochester Employment
Faith Formation Coordinator
St. Felix and St. Agnes Parishes @ Wabasha, MN posted on Tue, Jul 06
Apply until: 2021-08-06
Saint Felix and Saint Agnes Parishes
Faith Formation Coordinator Job Description
The Faith Formation Coordinator (FF Coordinator) will have administrative responsibilities for the faith formation program for Saint Agnes & Saint Felix parishes, grades K-12. This is a part-time position, averaging 15 hours per week with flexible hours including evening, weekend, and summer hours. This position reports to the Pastor.
Job Description:
- Coordination/administration of the Faith Formation programs for all grades Kindergarten-12, including the direct supervision of the functioning program.
- Coordination/administration of sacramental programs, presently involving First Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents of children in the Faith Formation Program.
- Coordination/administration of the Baccalaureate Mass and reception.
- Recruiting, training, supervision, and evaluation of catechists and other volunteers.
- Managing the Faith Formation office, which includes but is not limited to:
- Development and distribution of the documents to participants, catechists, parents, and parishioners, including the development and distribution of the Faith Formation Calendar and Faith Formation Registration Forms.
- Maintaining required records, including permanent records of programs and participants.
- Developing and providing required documents to the diocese.
- Obtaining VIRTUS certification according to the Diocesan requirements and becoming a VIRTUS facilitator.
- Work collaboratively with:
- Pastor and church leaders on program evaluation and development.
- Pastor on development of youth ministry program.
- School Principal to engage grade school students in faith development and youth ministry.
Job Qualifications:
The ideal Coordinator would have knowledge of and ability to effectively convey the official teaching of the Church with a demonstrated fidelity to these teachings. This person needs to possess the following qualities:
- An active and deep faith.
- Full participation in the communal worship and life of the Church.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills.
- Good rapport with children and youth.
- Good oral and communication skills.
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Excel).
- Be collaborative and a team builder.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Maturity, flexibility, and availability on weekends and after school/evening hours is required.
Application Instructions:
Please apply by electronically submitting a cover letter, resume, and references to Deacon John Hust, Parish Administrator at deaconjohn@felixagnes.org
Position will remain open until filled.