Director of Faith Formation (Bilingual), Saint John Vianney Parish

Oct 19, 2023

  • Catechetical & Faith Formation
  • San Jose, CA
  • This position has been filled

Saint John Vianney Parish

 

  1. Responsible, for developing and implementing a faith formation strategy for passing on the faith.
  2. Responsible for designing dynamic, engaging and inspiring lifelong faith formation for all age groups, including (English and Spanish): the elderly, adults, young adults, teens and children, utilizing the whole parish as a resource and opportunity, as well as, the use of digital, web including virtual technologies. It centers on adult faith formation and focuses on family faith formation.
  3. Requires a good understanding of Scripture, theology, catechesis, program development and coordination and professional relationships.
  4. Requires the ability to build and manage teams, and recruitment of volunteers.
  5. Requires ability to provide ongoing training and support of catechists.
  6. Actively participate in parish staff meetings.

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Training Available if needed)
  2. Prepare program schedule (See attached)
  3. Meet with CGS Catechists biweekly on Thursday’s.
  4. Bridge Communication between school CGS Volunteers and parish volunteers

regarding Atrium maintenance

  1. Supply materials for Atrium upkeep
  2. Sacrament Preparation First Reconciliation & Communion
  3. Program Development
  4. Prepare program outline – aligned with the parish mission & theme (currently done through December, see attached)
  5. Advent, Lenten & Sponsor and Candidate Retreat Planning for families
  6. Catechist/Volunteer Support
  7. Meet and plan two weeks’ worth of session agendas with first year catechists (zoom)
  8. Maintain spiritual growth with catechists through book sharing and discussions (small group, current book is “Vivir la Misa” “Living the Mass” by Loyola Press) Discussion guides attached.
  9. Family Engagement & Support
  10. Parent Orientations
  11. Requirement check (Mass attendance & ALPHA/GYFT Sessions)

iii. Year-round support to families with questions

  1. School Support/Collaboration
  2. Provide materials.
  3. Provide program requirements.

iii. Support second grade teacher with materials and questions that may arise.

  1. Liturgical celebrations
  2. Organize candidate celebration dates.
  3. Supervise required sponsor and candidate documentation.

iii. Collaborate with parish office for Record keeping.

  1. 3. Highschool Confirmation Program
  2. Program Development
  3. Work in union with the youth minister in the development of the first-year programming
  4. Meet with youth team and Confirmation catechists in planning and implementation of sessions.

iii. Provide catechist support and guidance with confirmation materials       (Chosen for Second year)

  1. Assist with Community Service hours.
  2. Plan first year confirmation retreat & second year weekend retreat
  3. Maintain communication with parents.
  4. Liturgical Celebrations
  5. Reserve Celebration dates with Diocese
  6. Prepare candidates and families for celebration.

iii. Supervise documentation of candidates and sponsors.

  1. Collaborate with parish office for required record keeping.
  2. Order of Initiation for Adults
  3. Coordinate session calendar in union with team catechists
  4. Interview candidates when enrolling
  5. Supervise documentation, i.e. birth certificates, sacrament certificates Sponsor verification.
  6. Coordinate liturgical Rites during Sunday liturgies.
  7. Follow-up on special cases.
  8. Special case Sacrament preparation
  9. Customize sacrament preparation sessions via zoom for
  10. Individuals who need sacrament preparation and are in process to marriage.
  11. Special needs children (on the spectrum)

 

  1. Assess, develop and evaluate strategic catechetical goals and objectives relating to faith formation in English and Spanish.
  2. Develop English and Spanish catechetical curriculums.
  3. Select processes and materials for lifelong faith formation.
  4. Coordinate sacramental preparation for all age groups, parent and family including Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.
  5. Leading a volunteer core team in planning and coordinating the programs and services.
  6. Facilitating the planning of, implementing, and evaluating long and short-range program goals.
  7. Assuring that legal and moral responsibilities are provided within the context of parish and diocesan programs.
  8. Prepare and monitor budget in connection with Parish Administrator, supervise records and other administrative tasks

ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Supervising RCIA/RCIC
  2. Facilitating the planning of, implementing, and evaluating long and short-range program goals.
  3. Leading a volunteer core team in planning and coordinating the programs and services.
  4. Facilitating the training and support of leaders.
  5. Establishing a collaborative relationship with other members of the pastoral staff.
  6. Assuring that legal and moral responsibilities are provided within the context of the parish program.
  7. Additional assignments/requests as determined by Pastor.

CONFIRMATION FAITH FORMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Administer Confirmation Program.
  2. Administer Youth Ministry Program as a year-round program.
  3. Facilitating the development of community among young people, their families, their parish, and the local community.
  4. Providing opportunities in the form of workshops, retreats, formal and informal training etc. for the spiritual formation of youth.
  5. Developing and implementing evangelization and outreach youth programs.
  6. Promoting active youth worship including participative and inclusive liturgy and prayer opportunities.
  7. Facilitating the training and formation of youth as leaders through recruiting, training, evaluating and encouraging vocations.
  8. Developing job descriptions and recruitment process for youth leadership.
  9. Developing and implementing catechetical programs for youth.
  10. Providing opportunities for service.
  11. Interpreting the needs of youth to the pastoral team and community.
  12. Supporting families in their role of promoting healthy adolescent development and faith growth.
  13. Recruit, train, and evaluate core team of youth leaders for both Youth Ministry and the Confirmation Program.
  14. Conduct regular leadership meetings Confirmation and Youth Ministry Team s needed.
  15. Conduct monthly meetings for the Confirmation Program as needed for planning and training.
  16. Coordinate with other parishes for best practices in youth ministry.
  17. Coordinate with other parishes as appropriate and timely for retreats, and other youth events.
  18. Confirmation retreats (overnight, 2 day)
  19. Attend local youth ministry cluster meetings regularly.
  20. Maintain accurate and timely data recording, including calling records, permission slips, enrollment information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Preferred master’s degree in catechetics or Collee Degree, religious education, theology, pastoral ministry or equivalent.
  2. Required Current Master Catechist Certification or Completion of the Institute for Leadership in Ministry
  3. Required Three to five years’ experience as a Catechetical Director or Coordinator.
  4. Required Proficiency in reading, writing and conversing in English and Spanish.

To Apply: Send resume to luis.estrada@dsj.org

Salary Range: $23.50 – $30.00 per hour based on experience and education.