St. Mary Magdalene is looking for an Assistant Faith Formation Coordinator to join the parish .
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Plan, develop and promote quality catechesis for Pre-k thru 5th grade and sacrament programs that plant the seeds of love for Christ.
- Assist with recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers.
- Assist the registration process and plan and execute summer youth activities
- Collaborate to develop family intergenerational faith formation opportunity for all parents.
- Encourage the parents to participate in the faith journey of their children
- Plan, coordinate and implement the sacrament of First Communion, First Reconciliation preparation, retreats for the students and parents.
- Work with the pastoral team to ensure that parish and diocesan guidelines and procedures are followed.
- Assist with the coordinator to program the school calendar for faith formation.
- Works closely with schools in the area and the community to ensure a working relationship.
Qualifications:
- This person needs to be a Christ centered team player who can lead the children and parents of our parish to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. The coordinator administers, designs, develops, directs and evaluates a faith formation program in a special way to the middle and high school children and provides a solid foundation for the parish community in spiritual life.
- Must be a practicing catholic, a member of good standing of a catholic parish, dedicated to the Gospel values and living a prayer life.
- Bachelor degree desired or equivalent experience in teaching catechism. Certification course in religious education desired.
- This is a part time position for 20 hours per week. Expect to work Sunday through Wednesday. Evening hours are sometimes required.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to Father Xavier at Fr.Xavier@smm-waupaca.org or drop off it off in the Parish Office.
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 30th.