What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Faith Formation position at Diocese of Camden?
Coordinator of Faith Formation
- An active and deep faith with full participation in the communal worship and life of the Church.
- Assist in managing both fall faith formation and the summer intensive program. Adhere to the diocesan guidelines as per the hours of the programs.
- Assist in the planning of the faith formation calendar including intergenerational events in conjunction with the parish master calendar.
- Planning of events to guide families in the required six (6) events to maintain summer intensive status.
- Send out correspondence regarding intergenerational events and track attendance.
- Schedule confessions twice a year for traditional students in conjunction with the priests and the summer program as well.
- Organize and manage files and confidential records, contact lists and sacramental registers.
- Anticipate and respond to the day-to-day needs of the faith formation program and be aware of the needs of the catechists/aides.
- Prepare sacramental prep agenda for First Penance, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
- Hold sacramental prep meetings with parents and children (initial).
- Hold confirmation prep sessions monthly with 6th and 7th grade students; hold sacramental prep sessions for parents/children monthly for First Penance and First Eucharist.
- Plan retreats for each sacrament and recruit helpers.
- Provide and organize gifts for each sacrament as well as certificates, robes and name ribbons.
- Recruit catechists/aides for the summer and fall faith formation program.
- Provide all new catechists and aides of age with fingerprinting and Safe Environment materials to comply with diocesan guidelines.
- Prepare the mailing for the new faith formation program yearly with introduction letter and necessary forms.
- Schedule meetings with catechists as needed.
- Be able to correspond with parents, catechists, aides and children.
- Present Empowering to God’s Children (2 lessons) for both summer intensive and fall faith formation.
Send your resumes to yjazon@churchofstspeterandpaul.org
