Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life

Hours per week: 40 hours

Position Summary:

St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Cary, NC is seeking an Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life. The Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life oversees sacramental marriage preparation, marriage enrichment events, baptism preparation for the English-speaking community and Sacramental Recording. Supports the Liturgy and Sacramental activities of the Parish. 

Key responsibilities:

• Handles all marriage inquiries for the English-speaking community, meets with couples, schedules resources and clergy, sets up the Fully Engaged premarital inventory, prepares and submits diocesan sacramental marriage paperwork, and post-marriage sacramental recording. Recruits, trains and oversees marriage ministry volunteers for Fully Engaged and wedding rehearsal/day activities. 
• Schedules and coordinates annual marriage enrichment event(s) for engaged and married couples.
• Is responsible for all aspects of baptism planning and preparation for the English-speaking community: scheduling, parent and godparent formation, godparent paperwork, baptism supplies and post-baptism sacramental recording.
• Oversees sacramental records for all sacraments according to the requirements of canon law and the Diocese of Raleigh: paperwork, recordkeeping, correspondence, guidelines. Recruits, trains and supervises/supports sacramental records volunteers. Fulfills all incoming sacramental record requests. Prepares the Sacramental Registry for the annual Dean’s visit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master Catechist Certificate or equivalent training in Catholic sacraments and theology (received or in progress). 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well with pastoral sensitivity and collaboration in a dynamic environment.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Willingness to learn parish-specific software
• Manifests a personal commitment to the teachings and life of the Roman Catholic Church.