Sacred Heart Parish is looking for a First Eucharist Coordinator. The position is part-time, September thru May, approximately 10 hours per week.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The First Eucharist Coordinator is called to be first and foremost a person of Faith, supportive of the teachings of the Catholic Church, whose every effort should be directed to furthering the mission to witness to Jesus Christ’s presence in the world and to respond to the challenge of the Gospel message. This coordinator promotes the development of a community of faith by employing principles and techniques which encourage Christian community. The First Eucharist coordinator, in collaboration with clergy and staff, thus ensures that opportunities for faith growth and education are available for every family to be more active Disciples of Christ.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Continue to build upon the existing First Eucharist Program
● Collaborate with the Family Faith Formation coordinator to ensure First
Eucharist candidates are prepared to receive first communion
● Collaborate with the Family Faith Formation coordinator to ensure that
parents of First Eucharist candidates participate in the process and are
engaged in the faith development of their children
● Hold twice monthly preparation classes on Sundays
● Plan and execute a meaningful retreat
● Working in coordination with the Sacred Heart School 2nd grade
teacher plan and execute the First Eucharist Mass
● Keep detailed records of participants for registration
QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
● Competency in providing leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation for adult and family, family Christian living, ministry and outreach.
● B.A. in Theology, Education, or Religious Studies, preferred.
● Experience: At least 2 years experience in increasingly responsible positions related to religious education or experience as a parish faith formation coordinator.
PROFICIENCIES:
● Reasoning Ability: Problem-solving and decision-making skills required.
● Technical Skills: Computer skills, Knowledge of Word, Excel and
PowerPoint. Willingness to learn additional programs, as necessary.
● Good communication skills
● Able to meet families where they are in their religious education and
bring them along on the journey to raise faith filled, Christian children
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
● Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending,
stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
● Full vision, hearing and ability to speak required.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will work in a shared office space.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
● This position works a 10 month schedule.
● Evening and weekend work is required
PAY RANGE: $25.00 Per Hour
How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume to m.wahler@sacredheartsaratoga.org or 408-867-3634 x 556.