Director of Faith Formation

Purpose and Scope

Under the direction of the Pastor, oversees the development, organization, and administration of St. Jerome’s Faith Formation Program (including Pre-K-6th, Middle School, High School, Confirmation, Adult Faith Formation, Special Needs, all sacramental preparation programs, and RCIA). Coordinates, recruits, and facilitates training and evaluation for volunteers/catechists in Faith Formation programs. Oversees Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Special Needs Ministry. Assists Young Adult and Adult Formation ministries. Researches and selects appropriate materials and media for programs and processes. Communicates with parishioners, parish staff, the diocese, and keeps abreast of the current national trends and issues within faith formation and catechesis. Also known as Director of Religious Education (DRE), the Director of Faith Formation will be expected to work 40 hours or more per week including evenings and weekends.

Synopsis of Job Functions

1. Implements a coherent and unified curriculum and catechetical programming to enhance the catechesis of the parish community.
2. Establishes a unified vision of catechesis for the entire parish—not merely one individual program.
3. Trains catechists and other ministerial volunteers thus providing a very cost-effective approach to ongoing training and formation within the parish.
4. Develops goals, objectives, and implements strategies for a comprehensive faith formation program that serves Pre-K through adults including preparation for sacraments.
5. In conjunction with the Pastor, the Faith Formation team, and the Faith Formation Advisory Board develops, directs and oversees various faith formation programs that support a lifelong deepening of the Catholic faith for all parishioners consistent with the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), National Directory for Catechesis (NDC), diocesan guidelines, and parish needs.
6. Responsible for the recruitment and training of volunteers/catechists to conduct the parish’s catechetical programs.
7. In collaboration with the parish business office, assures volunteers/catechists receive mandatory training and establishes and implements appropriate training programs for catechists to receive required certification courses.
8. Manages the Faith Formation team and works with them on the development of a yearly schedule for all Faith Formation programs.
9. Responsible for administrative functions such maintenance of all sacramental records and program registrations and evaluations.
10. Evaluates Faith Formation programs and makes recommendations to the Pastor.
11. Researches available materials and provides necessary primary and supplemental materials for all programs and processes.
12. Promotes programs and provides material for the parish bulletin, weekly updates, and other media.
13. Provides support to the formation team for training, resources, and programs.
14. Keeps current in developments/changes with Diocesan policies as they relate to formation and sacramental practices.
15. Acts as a resource person for the Faith Formation team, staff, and parish community.
16. Prepares annual Faith Formation budget for review by the Finance Council and oversees expenditures.
17. Attends and participates in staff meetings; attends and facilitates monthly Faith Formation Advisory Board meetings; attends quarterly region meetings convened by the Diocesan Office of Catechetical Ministry; attends appropriate workshops and Professional Development Days.

Additional Job Functions

Performs any other job-related duties as necessary for the smooth flow of work in the department and/or as assigned by the Pastor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. Knowledge of Catholic doctrine and beliefs as presented in the documents of Vatican Council II, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other relevant Church and Catechetical Documents.
2. Knowledge of the RCIA Process and the thorough understanding of the RCIA text.
3. Ability to assess needs and use results to develop catechetical processes.
4. Leadership and teambuilding abilities to direct religious education and Sacramental preparation programs.
5. Possess excellent planning, organizational and collaborative skills.
6. Practicing Catholic with in-depth knowledge and training in Theology, Biblical Studies, and Liturgy in the Catholic Tradition.
7. Computer literacy, excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Working knowledge of management, supervision and administration; knows needs and resources of parish community; must have updated knowledge of educational and catechetical trends and practices.
9. The wherewithal to work under pressure; must initiate, be creative, and anticipate solutions to problems: needs good judgment in emergency situations and when working with varied personalities and cultures; must be able to work under frequent interruptions.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others; ability to interact with individuals and groups, and maintain appointments and meetings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Oconomowoc, WI 53066: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person