What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Discipleship Coordinator position at Catholic Diocese of Lansing?
St. John the Evangelist Parish in Jackson is now accepting resumes for a Family Discipleship Coordinator (seeking one full-time or two part-time; 0-2 years minimum experience; )
Our vision of "Faith Formation" (aka CCD, religious education, etc.) has moved from classroom to a "family-based approach." An overarching role in this position is to create a community of families who strive to create domestic churches within their homes, live as a community within the Church, and actively grow as missionary disciples. Within this mindset, this position facilitates sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) as well as coordinates Sunday Family Discipleship which includes Children's Liturgy and Family Catechesis.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates all details for Children's Liturgy of the Word
- Leads Family Discipleship (aka Religious Ed, CCD, Family Formation) on Sundays
- Invites and gathers families, creating connection and relationship
- Consistent outreach to families with conversations, invitations, resources, etc.
Meets with families for sacrament conversations and check-ins (Reconciliation, Eucharist), coordinated with other team members
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About the Employer
St. John the Evangelist Parish exists to fulfill the Great Commission and form a community of missionary disciples in Jackson, Michigan by bringing people to Jesus and Jesus to people through the sacraments, faith formation, discipleship, fellowship, and service.
