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Promise to Protect We are dedicated to creating a safe environment for everyone with policies and procedures to prevent, recognize, and report signs of the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. Every bishop, priest, deacon, employee, and volunteer,...2019 Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day
Come to the celebration of the feast day of our patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday, October 5. Join us for a family event that promises fun, live entertainment, good food, wine and beer, and adventure! Bring your whole family and invite friends! The program of events begins with the blessing of animals at 9:15 am. This will be followed by a free animal show at 9:45 am. The show includes 3 monkeys, all of them having starred in recent films. Kids can meet Sun, a conure parrot that performs funny routines. There are also reptiles that children can hold and touch. The animals can stay for a a little while, so anyone who wishes can have their photo taken with them. The free magic show follows after at 11:00 am. Nothing is more memorable than experiencing magic right before your eyes! At 12:00 noon Star Wars Storm Troopers will invade the parish grounds. Let your kids, or yourself encounter them…but beware! Star Wars prizes will be given away. Storm Troopers will stay for anyone who wishes to have their photo taken. There will also be free balloon twisting; enjoy while your kids watch the magic of a balloon, starting as a small colorful tube and then changing into a folded and twisted work of art like dogs, and swords, mermaids, ninja turtles, a space alien riding a skateboard and more! After the treat, kids can go and have their faces painted for free, with animals or characters of their liking. A free concert featuring Austin Ellis begins at 2:30 p.m. Austin performed in Season 6 of the Voice. He has written and produced two studio albums. Raised on Blues, Soul, Gospel, and Rock and Roll, Austin has toured the US, Europe, and Australia and performs more than 150 shows per year. At 5:00 pm, you can join us for a Eucharistic celebration to honor the Parish’s patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi. After the Mass, if you’re looking for some excitement, you can come to the Casino Royale. It’s a black and white gala fund raising event. Play Black Jack and Texas Hold ‘Em, win raffle prizes, and a chance to win the top cash. The funds raised from the event will allow the Parish to provide support to our San Jose Evergreen community through over 40 ministries that include the youth programs, food and assistance to families in need, and ministering to the sick and the homebound. Come and have fun with us! See you there!
Director of Faith Formation (Church of the Resurrection)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director for Faith Formation is responsible for planning, implementing, administering and evaluating the parish faith formation including sacramental preparation. This position recruits, forms and supervises catechists and calls for collaboration with pastoral and school staffs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (other duties may be assigned)
Planning Responsibilities:
Working under the direction of the pastor on the development and implementation of policies, programs and best practices regarding faith formation and sacramental preparation in collaboration with pastoral and school staffs:
- Assess the faith formation needs of adults, youth and children and their families
- Develop overall goals, objectives, and an implementation plan for lifelong faith formation and sacramental preparation
- Evaluate the lifelong faith formation and sacramental processes at regular intervals
Program Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and oversee all components of the faith formation and sacramental preparation.
- Plan curriculum for the faith formation program and sacramental preparation.
- Coordinates adult faith formation for the parents of children in the family and sacramental faith formation programs.
- Plans sacramental celebrations in collaboration with the Presider, Director of Liturgy, School Principal, and Music Director.
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, training, certification and supervision of catechists and other volunteers for faith formation.
- Provide regular opportunities for the spiritual and professional development of catechists.
- Review and select catechetical materials in consultation with the faith formation catechists and teams
- Follows diocesan guidelines for Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Supervise and evaluate faith formation volunteers.
- Prepare and monitor the faith formation budget.
- Prepare the faith formation schedules and registration procedures.
- Supervise the collection of fees and purchase of faith formation materials.
- Responsible for the maintenance of records; family records (database), sacramental records, catechist records, and emergency information.
- Responsible for calendaring and reserving of facilities for faith formation.
- Responsible for the implementation of the Diocesan Safe-Environment program for children, parents and volunteers. This includes setting appointments for fingerprinting of all catechetical volunteers.
- Develop and monitor safety procedures and emergency plans.
- Maintain resource library: books, DVD’s, Cd’s, magazines, etc.
Relationships:
- Communicate with the Pastor regularly, attends pastoral staff meetings and collaborates pastoral staff and parish leadership.
- Communicate regularly with catechists, encouraging them, assisting them and supporting their development and certification.
- Communicate with parents regularly and promote their active involvement.
- Participate in diocesan catechetical cluster meetings.
- Maintain a relationship with the Department of Evangelization.
- Promote the participation of catechists in diocesan and other opportunities for training and formation.
Personal and Professional Development:
- Seek or Maintain Master Catechist Certification.
- Participate in opportunities for continuing professional and spiritual development.
Education and Experience:
- Academic: MA or equivalent in a course of study related catechetics, religious education, theology, or pastoral ministry.
- Certification: Current certification as a Master Catechist according to the California Catholic Conference Guidelines
- Experience: Three to five years’ experience working as a parish Catechetical Coordinator
Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in composing reports, correspondence and letters and in publishing newsletters and flyers in English; ability to develop and facilitate workshops, training and presentations; ability to read and understand Church documents, guidelines and professional journals; ability to understand and explain policies and answer questions. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and respond to a variety of situations related to catechetical ministry. Ability to understand and apply guidelines and organizational ability required.
Computational Skills: Ability to read, manage, and build a budget.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Master Catechist Certificate and valid driver’s license
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of internet applications and social media platforms.
Other Requirements: The employee must demonstrate a history of effective leadership, good judgment, initiative, confidentiality and discretion. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic.
How to Apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@dsj.org.
Bishop Francis Anthony Quinn
Bishop Francis Anthony Quinn, Seventh Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento from 1979 to 1993, passed from this life into eternal life on March 21, 2019, at the age of 97. Ordained a priest in 1946, Bishop Quinn served in the San Francisco Archdiocese in several capacities before his episcopal ordination as an Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco in 1978, where he was ordained with Diocese of San Jose Founding Bishop Pierre DuMaine. In 1979 Bishop Quinn was selected to come to Sacramento. Bishop Quinn’s episcopal motto, “Love God, love one another,” defined his long life and selfless ministry.
He reached out to the people in the twenty counties of Northern California comprising the Diocese of Sacramento, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, with compassion, humility, and dedication. He was a gifted and consummate communicator. He strived to understand and connect with everyone with whom he came in contact, including the media. He was sought out for his intelligence and keen insight on moral, social, and political issues.
He had a particular concern for those in need, especially those living on the margins. He was well-known by the homeless on the K Street Mall, where he would frequently walk in the early evenings, ministering to them in both practical and spiritual ways. He was a beloved figure throughout the vast Sacramento Diocese and a most welcome visitor to the more than 100 parishes and many ecumenical and inter-religious events.
In his annual visits to confer the sacrament of Confirmation, he had a profound and lasting influence on the youth of the Diocese. His sincerity and affable nature conveyed a genuine love and concern of young people and their families. When he retired in 1993 and became Bishop Emeritus, he dedicated the next thirteen years to ministry with Native Americans in and around Tucson, Arizona.
Returning to Sacramento in 2007, he resided at Mercy McMahon Terrace Assisted Living, where he ministered to fellow residents.
Bishop Quinn was pre-deceased by his brother Donnell in 2015. He is survived by his sister-in-law Betty Quinn, nieces Joanne (Harry) Hansen and Donna Bradshaw, and numerous grandnephews, grandnieces and their families.
Many people supported the Bishop with their prayers, kindnesses, service, and friendship, especially his devoted friends Anita Martin and her family; his long-time personal secretary Jean Tamaki; and his attentive friend Ernest Barbeau. The entire Diocese of Sacramento, both Catholic and non-Catholic alike, were touched by his love, affection, and servant leadership. His vibrant presence will be deeply missed.
Bishop Quinn received loving care from the dedicated staff of Mercy McMahon and Snowline Hospice. The Quinn family and Bishop Jaime Soto, current Catholic Bishop of Sacramento, express their appreciation and admiration for the staff’s ever-attentive care and support.