Assistant Faith Formation Director

Saint Bernadette Catholic Parish
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Fuquay Varina, NC
Posted Date

Hours per week: 40

Position Summary:

Saint Bernadette Catholic Parish in Fuquay Varina, NC is seeking an Assistant Faith Formation Director. This position is the primary assistant to the Director of Faith Formation and will work with the Director of Faith Formation to support the work of the Faith Formation programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Faith Formation Programming:
    • Assist the Director in planning and implementing faith formation and sacramental preparation programs.
    • Supervise volunteers for faith formation programs.
    • Tracks participation.
  • Faith Formation Administration:
    • Collect and log program payments.
    • Communicate with parishioners and faith formation families.
    • Tracks and manages attendance.
    • Manage sacramental preparation process to include gathering all sacramental paperwork.
  • Parish Administration:
    • Keep sacramental records for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.
    • Covers phone and reception as needed.
    • Participates in staff meeting.
    • Any other duties assigned by the Director of Faith Formation or the Pastor.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or related field.
  • Five or more years of classroom experience and Parish Catechesis.
  • Preferent bilingual but not necessary.
  • Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium and in good standing with the Catholic Church.
  • Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
  • Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.
  • Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work well with people.
  • Ability to calmly handle conflict between children, parents and catechists.
  • Intermediate computer expertise in: Word, Excel, Outlook and Parish Realm software.
  • Full-time nights and weekend work.