What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Children's Faith Formation - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
Mother Seton Parish, a large, multicultural parish in Germantown Maryland is hiring a Director of Children's Faith Formation.
This role will report to the Pastor and is available in July 2025 but can start sooner if needed.
The salary for this position is $50,000 to $60,000
Work collaboratively with the Director of Evangelization and the Faith Formation Assistant and other members of the Pastoral Team to help provide and encounter with Christ to the parish.
- Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation includes ages Kindergarten through 5th grade, RCIC and special needs
- The responsibility of the coordinator is for the ongoing development, implementation and management of the religious education program, which will include, but is not limited to: academic formation, sacramental preparation for Baptism, Penance and First Eucharist, seasonal liturgical/spiritual formation, catechist recruitment and training and Rite of Christian Initiation for Children.
- Other responsibilities include assisting in the family faith formation program and catechist formation, communicating with families, collaborating and assisting other staff members within the department and parish programs.
- Use media, including our parish website, to reach parish families
- Assist the enrollment process for Children’s Faith Formation, Order the books and supplies
- Recruit catechists, assistant catechists, teen mentors and to help build a sense of community among them
- Coordinate orientation for any new volunteers for example: new catechists and teen mentors.
- Provide clear expectations for all volunteers, catechists, teen mentors, all volunteers and parents which includes but not limited to: the goals for the year, calendar, curriculum and safety requirements and importance of commitment to the program and faith formation.
- Oversee record keeping, such as attendance sheets, health records and rosters
- Be available to the catechists and the children during their sessions
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: frlee5361@gmail.com
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
