Faith Formation Coordinator St. Mary\'s of the Lake in Rochester

The Faith Formation Coordinator collaborates with the Pastor/Parochial Administrator and the staff in providing services to the parishes in overseeing the faith formation and sacramental programs for children/youth and OCIA. The Faith Formation Coordinator is expected to be visible at Sunday Masses on a periodic basis.

Status: Part-time Non-exempt. Salary starting at $19.00/hr.

Normal Work Hours: This position is an hourly position under present federal and state guidelines for 15-20 hours per week. Any additional hours require approval of the Pastor/Parochial Administrator. Work hours vary from week to week. This position requires Sunday work and can include weekday afternoon/evening work. The Faith Formation Coordinator is responsible for notifying the pastor/administrator of changes in work hours prior to the start of a pay period. Significant changes in office hours must be shared by the Faith Formation Coordinator with the secretary. Anytime an hourly employee works beyond six consecutive hours, they are required by New York State Labor Law and diocesan policy to take ½ hour meal break and document this on their time sheet.

Reports to: Pastor/Parochial Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aided by the Faith Formation Assistant, who assists the Faith Formation Coordinator one day a week, the Faith Formation Coordinator performs the following duties:

General Duties:

• Participates in the meetings of the Pastoral Council Staff
• Works with the Operations Manager in developing and following the budget for these ministries
• Continues to develop professionally by reading and reflection, participation in continuing education and other events, including diocesan workshops and conferences, as approved and as appropriate.

Faith Formation Responsibilities:

• These duties are accomplished by meeting with teams, volunteers, and/or staff on a regular basis, setting goals and objectives, establishing and implementing criteria for evaluation and assessment for growth and success.
• Assure the coordination, development and implementation of catechetical programming and youth activities for students in grades K-7 and their families that foster their spiritual formation.
• Coordinates and implements sacramental preparation sessions for First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation.
• Assure the development and maintenance of accurate and confidential record-keeping systems for faith formation and sacraments.
• Encourages children who have made their First Eucharist to serve as Altar Servers and empower youth to assume appropriate roles of service and leadership within the parishes including as Lectors, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communions (in accord with diocesan guidelines), catechists, etc.
• Educate and engage the parishes in being part of and active in our faith formation and youth ministry programs.
• Assists the CASE coordinator in making sure that all volunteers working with the Faith Formation Coordinator are CASE trained if needed.
• When needed, offers appropriate formation for children and youth for the Order of Christian Initiation.
• May assist/supervise our Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA).
• Establish and maintain a youth group for teens who have completed Confirmation. This includes fostering youth participation in diocesan retreats (if any).

Position Requirements:

• An active member of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Certified or currently enrolled in a children’s faith formation teaching program recognized by the diocese.
• Some youth and faith formation experience desirable.
• A demonstrated ability to share one’s own journey of faith; possess the skills to relate and provide a response with compassion and responsibility.
• Possesses good listening skills, ability to act appropriately to conflict and respond appropriately to questions or challenges.
• Have an in-depth grasp of Church teaching, current pastoral theology and the liturgical norms of the Church, including those of the Diocese of Rochester.
• Understands the principles of pastoral counseling, including referrals, confidentiality, boundaries and is informed/knowledgeable about the diocesan administrative guidelines and policies.
• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Office and database programs.
• Able to provide own transportation.
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork.
• Ability to read and apply regulations and policies.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan, and have good communication skills and be a team player.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform and other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.