Family Faith Formation Coordinator, Sacred Heart Parish

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Faith Formation Coordinator promotes the faith formation of the adults and children of Sacred Heart Parish. The Program encourages families to share and grow their faith at home by offering the entire family formation opportunities through speaker series, parent meetings and children faith and sacrament formation. Groups meet concurrently, bi-monthly. To ensure a cohesive, parish wide program, the Family Faith Formation coordinator works with the Sacramental Preparation Coordinator and the Youth Minister.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (other duties may be assigned)

Meet regularly (monthly) with Sacramental Preparation Coordinator and Youth Minister to facilitate collaboration and consistency of shared programs

Purchase faith formation materials
Work with current catechists on instruction and recruit more as needed Schedule and facilitate set up/clean up of Family faith formation meetings Enlist volunteers to support the program (catechists, set up/clean up)

Plan, schedule, order materials and facilitate (or recruit a facilitator) for Right of Christian Initiation for Children Program

Coordinating with the Sacramental Preparation Coordinator to plan and communicate formation topics so appropriate materials can be provided to families for instruction between faith formation sessions

Coordinates with the Youth Minister (junior high) to ensure that formation topics are embedded in youth activities.

Coordinate the annual mandatory VIRTUS Empowering God’s Children video and discussion in Family Faith Formation classes, including reporting attendance to the Diocese

Education and/or Experience:
Completion of ILM or equivalent program or experience
Strong English and clear communication skills.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to work with varying levels of parishioners. Ability to represent instructions as required for different learning styles.

Pay Range: $19.16-$27.30 per hour based on experience and education.

To Apply: Please send resume to: Monica Wahler Business Manager m.wahler@sacredheartsaratoga.org