Adult Faith Formation Assistant

Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church • Full-time • Daniel Island SC • 1months ago

Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church

Charleston, SC

The Faith Formation Associate will assist the Director of Adult Formation with sacramental preparation and general faith formation programming. The Faith Formation Associate must be a team player and have strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills. He or she will be able to work a highly flexible weekly schedule of approximately 25-28 hours consisting of days, evenings, and weekends.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Assist with intake, catechesis, and ongoing discernment for participants in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

· Assist with volunteer recruitment and training

· Participate in weekly parish staff meetings. Attend appropriate diocesan meetings related to faith formation.

· Continue development of personal and professional skills via courses, workshops, and conferences in the fields of religious education and catechesis.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Arts in religious education, theology, pastoral studies, or related field from an accredited college or university

· Prior faith formation leadership experience in a parish or diocese

· Thorough understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and catechetical methods

· Strong communication, technology, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Additional Requirements:

· Practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong commitment to the Church’s teachings

· Full compliance with diocesan policies and Safe Environment requirements

· Flexibility in assuming additional responsibilities as directed by the pastor

· Hourly pay

No phone calls. Interested candidates please send a cover letter, resume/cv and 4 professional references to apply@charlestondiocese.org