Faith Formation Director

Position Purpose: Full-time Faith Formation Director

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Non-exempt

Wage Range: $24.00 – $31.00 per hour (based on experience)

The Faith Formation Director collaborates with the Pastor/Director of Stewardship & Ministry and the pastoral staff in providing services to the parishes in overseeing the faith formation and sacramental programs for children/youth.  The Faith Formation Director is expected to be visible at Sunday Masses on a rotating basis.

 Normal Work Hours:  This position is an hourly position under present state guidelines for 35 hours per week.  Any additional hours require approval of the Pastor/Director of Stewardship & Ministry.  Work hours vary from week to week.  This position requires Sunday work.

The Faith Formation Director is responsible for notifying the Pastor/Director of Stewardship & Ministry
of changes in work hours prior to the start of a pay period.

 Reports to: Pastor/Director of Stewardship & Ministry

Duties and Responsibilities:  The Faith Formation Director performs the following duties aided by Catechists and staff.

 General Duties:

• Performs/Supervises the following ministries
  • In person Faith Formation classes (grades prek-7)
  • Supervises Sacramental preparation for First Penance and First Eucharist Program
  • Supervises Confirmation, Junior and Senior high Youth Group
  • This is accomplished by meeting with teams, volunteers, and/or staff on a regular basis, setting goals and objectives. establishing and implementing criteria for evaluation and assessment for growth and success.
• Participates in the meetings of the
  • Pastoral Council (ex officio)
  • Staff
• Works with the Director of Finance in developing and following the budget for these ministries
• Continues to develop professionally by reading and reflection, participation in continuing education and other events, including diocesan workshops and conferences, as approved and as appropriate.

 Faith Formation Responsibilities:

• Assure the coordination, development and implementation of catechetical programming and youth activities for students in grades PreK-12 that foster spiritual formation. The programming should include but not be limited to faith formation for preK-7, and youth group activities for grades 8-12. This includes fostering youth participation in diocesan retreats (if any)
• Supervises the sacramental preparation sessions for First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation.
• Assure the development and maintenance of accurate and confidential record-keeping systems for faith formation and sacraments.
• With the help of the Director of Stewardship & Ministry, encourages children who have made their First Eucharist to serve as Altar Servers and empower youth to assume appropriate roles of service and leadership within the parishes including as Lectors, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communions (in accord with diocesan guidelines), catechists, etc.
• Educate and engage the parishes in being part of and active in our faith formation and youth ministry programs.
• Assists the CASE coordinator in making sure that all volunteers working with the Faith Formation DIRECTOR are CASE trained if needed.

Position Requirements:

• An active member of the Roman Catholic Church
• Possesses good listening skills, ability to act appropriately to conflict and respond appropriately to questions or challenges.

Understands the principles of pastoral counseling, including referrals, confidentiality, boundaries and is informed/knowledgeable about the diocesan administrative

guidelines and policies.

• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Office and database programs.
• Able to provide own transportation
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork
• Ability to read and apply regulations and policies
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan, and have good communication skills and be a team player.

Preferred:

• Certified or currently enrolled in a children’s faith formation teaching program recognized by the diocese.
• Some youth and faith formation experience desirable
• A demonstrated ability to share one’s own journey of faith; possess the skills to relate and provide a response with compassion and responsibility.
• Have an in-depth grasp of Church teaching, current pastoral theology and the liturgical norms of the Church, including those of the Diocese of Rochester

 Qualified or interested candidates must submit a resume to Rev.Michael Costik at .