St. Isaac Jogues Church, a Northeast Baltimore County Parish, seeks candidates for the position of Coordinator of Formation Ministries. The Coordinator of Formation Ministries plans, directs and implements religious education, youth ministry, sacramental preparation and spiritual growth and enrichment programs for children, youth and families. The Coordinator of Formation Ministries will be given a schedule that will include days, evenings and weekends as needed by the Pastor. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.
Essential Functions:
- The Coordinator of Formation Ministries plans, implements, and evaluates the parish program of catechetical instruction and faith formation for children and youth, pre-K through 12th grade and adults
- Select and implement an Archdiocesan approved curriculum in regular catechists and family life
- Organization of registration and re-registration of all students
- Recruit, schedule, train, and supervise catechists and volunteers
- Ensure the Safe Environment requirements (Virtus Certification}, policies, and mandates for Parish Faith Formation volunteers are in compliance with Archdiocesan standards
- Annual preparation of and responsible management of a budget, which is approved by the Finance Committee, for all income and expenses related to the Faith Formation Program in collaboration with the Parish Manager
- Procure all textbooks and supplies in a timely fashion and maintain an inventory
- Schedule, organize, and oversee Baptism Preparation, First Reconciliation, First Communion, & Confirmation catechesis and preparation classes
- Plan the First Reconciliation and First Communion liturgies and a suitable reception after the liturgies for the children and their parents
- Maintain membership and active involvement in professional associations of religious educators, including the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership {NCCL}, Baltimore Area Catechetical Minister Association (BACM).
- High School Youth Ministry.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement youth social meetings and retreats (i.e. weekly youth drop-in nights).
- Provide opportunities for the youth to be involved in Outreach and Parish Ministries.
- Assist the pastor in preparing liturgical celebrations focused on the youth.
Position Qualifications:
- Practicing and devoted Catholic who is fully able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or related field.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize work.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to direct, form, and manage volunteers.
- The ability to support the mission of the Catholic Church within scope of job duties
Preferred Skills
- Adult Faith Formation
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Liturgical Celebration Preparation
- Staff Management
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Adolescent Development
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordination
- Sacrament of Confirmation Coordination
- Sacrament of Confirmation Instruction
- Sacrament of Confirmation Activity Planning
- Confirmation Curriculum Creation
- Confirmation Curriculum Evaluation
- Pastoral Ministry Education
- Retreat Planning
- Youth Ministry Evaluation Methods
Salary Range: $56,160 - $60,320, Annualized
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/
