Director of Lifelong Formation

Company: Archdiocese of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Employment Opportunities at Parishes in the Archdiocese of ChicagoArchdiocese of ChicagoHuman Resources :: Employment and Service OpportunitiesOpportunities at Parishes in the Archdiocese of ChicagoContact:Michael GrisolanoPastormgrisolano@archchicago.orgPosted 10/24/2023Job Title:Director of Lifelong FormationHours:Full timeParish:St. Elizabeth of the Trinity6020 W Ardmore Ave.Chicago, ILDescription:Position Summary:

• Reporting to Pastor, the Director of Lifelong Formation develops and implements plan for religious education of children, adolescents and adults according to the Parish vision and mission.
• Work with Parish Ministry Leaders to evangelize and educate parish community.
• Direct planning, administration and recordkeeping of parish catechetical program.
• Provide orientation and support and on-going education of Catechists.
• Participate in recruitment and evaluation of Catechists as required.
• Act in accordance of Archdiocesan policies, procedures and guidelines.Responsibilities:
  • Energize faith community through structured religious education (RE) program for kindergarten through 8th grade.
  • Develop and implement young adult faith-based activities commensurate with their generational perspective.
  • Provide a welcoming attitude to all who seek to learn about Christ and the Catholic faith.
  • Utilize enriching materials and encounters with the broader community to strengthen their faith.
  • Provide formation and education of catechists leading to archdiocesan certification.
  • Oversee and support Catechists.
  • Plan parent faith formation sessions for families with students receiving sacraments including session planning and recruiting participants (volunteers / facilitators, parishioners, school and RE families).
  • Aid in recruiting new students through active marketing including but not limited to bulletin articles, Mass announcements and social media.
  • Follow-up with previous students and families who have expressed interest but not yet registered.
  • Utilize existing parish records such as baptismal record and parishioner registrations for continuous marketing and communication efforts.
  • Communicate monthly with RE parents and parish regarding RE program.
  • Aid in planning sacramental liturgies with Pastor, Principal, Liturgical Committee and Music Director.Requirements:
    • BS or BA in Religious Studies, Theology, Pastoral Studies or other related field relevant to position or commensurate experience.
    • Minimum of 3 years teaching or coordinating faith formation programs.
    • Archdiocesan Catechist Certification.
    • Excellent organizational and time management competencies.
    • Strong verbal and written communications, organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
    • Bilingual - English and Spanish, speaking, reading and writing.(Preferred):
      • Ability to work in team environment and has a "Service Mindset" when working with others.
      • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft and database products.
      • Commitment to Gospel values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
      • Enthusiastic support of parish's Catholic educational mission.
      • Available to work evenings and weekends, when necessary.Special Directions:Internal Candidates (existing employees) - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: "Internal Candidate - Job Title - Full name"External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: "Job Title - Full name"Return to Parish Job Opportunities - Archdiocese of Chicago - 835 N. Rush St., Chicago, IL 60611-2030All Rights Reserved.
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