Position Title: Faith Formation Assistant

Reports to: Director of Faith Formation

Direct Reports: None

FLSA: Full Time

Hours: Average 35-40 hours per week

Salary: Hourly

The Faith Formation assistant is responsible for assisting and supporting the Director of Faith Formation and catechetical staff in Archangel Gabriel Parish’s pastoral plan and ministerial efforts as it directly relates to parents and children. Faith formation fits into the parish’s effort in leading all to know, calling them to, and supporting them in their next step following Jesus. As such, the Faith Formation Assistant aids the Director of Faith Formation in his efforts to help connect parents and children to the parish’s discipleship ministries, aiming at total family discipleship and participation.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Coordinates process for the Sacrament of Baptism, including scheduling of dates, coordinating paperwork such as sponsor forms, registering parents for Baptism preparation class, and other communication with priests and families as needed
• Manages Faith Formation (Family Catechesis, Sacrament Preparation, VBS Summer Camp, etc.) records including family enrollment/registration, child attendance, parent attendance, baptismal certificates, and other essential information
• Records the official entry of sacramental information into parish records
• Maintains Flocknote groups for Family Catechesis sections, First Penance/First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
• Communicates with parents via phone, email, and mail correspondence regarding faith formation policies and procedures
• Attends and assists with Family Catechesis sessions, VBS Summer Camp, and sacramental retreats/practices/ceremonies
• Prepares and helps host meetings and events for catechists
• Organizes certificates and gifts for First Communicants and Confirmandi
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• Participates in Masses and various events at Archangel Gabriel Parish campuses
• Participates in parish staff meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned and agreed upon

Competencies and Skills

1. Personal Competencies:

a. The Faith Formation Assistant shall have demonstrated in previous positions a fidelity to the faith and tradition of the universal Church and shall manifest the intention to adhere in future work to the faith, tradition, and discipline of the universal Church, the local diocesan Church, and the parish

b. The Faith Formation Assistant shall have good physical and psychological health commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and shall possess personal qualities that exhibit a prayerful spirit, maturity (both personal and spiritual), flexibility, initiative, adaptability to pastoral situations, and strong interpersonal skills

2. Professional Competencies:

a. Strong working knowledge of Catholic Church and Catholic teaching, particularly as related to the Sacrament of Baptism and the requirements for sponsors (Godparents)

b. Strong and effective human relations skills, organizational skills, and communications skills

c. Displays thoughtfulness to others, understands different viewpoints of parish members, and always uses good judgment

d. Personal dress and appearance should be appropriate to the business and ministry of the church

e. Exhibits loyalty and confidentiality in all working relationships with the parishioners, the Director of Faith Formation, and other contacts

f. Professional and proficient in Microsoft Office, Flocknote (ability to be trained), and necessary technology essential for duties required of assignment

g. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize while meeting deadlines and maintaining flexibility