Holy Angels and Sacred Heart Coordinator of Faith Formation - Avenue Maryland

Primary Responsibility: the Pastor’s primary delegate to administer all catechetical and logistical requirements for joint HA-SH Children’s Faith Formation and Sacramental preparation for weekly program for grades 1-8.

Attendant Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Implement a variety of programs for children in religious education.

Oversee children’s Sacramental preparation: Both in sequence and out of sequence (e.g., a 4^th grader preparing for First Communion). Plan First Communion and Confirmation liturgies and Advent/Lent Confessions.

Act as “Principal” on days class is in session: e.g., catechists’ immediate needs, children’s discipline issues.

Identify, coordinate and mentor catechists

Recruit and train volunteers

Order materials such as textbooks and monitor curriculum

Responsible for developing a budget for Religious Education Program

See to VIRTUS compliance of self, catechists, volunteers and yearly kids’ classroom lesson.

Propose/”pitch” expanded Formation opportunities: e.g., Adult Faith Formation, Bible studies, group or parish retreats. Administer those approved by Pastor

Other related duties as (reasonably) assigned.

Qualifications

Must be a practicing Catholic with a love for the faith, who has no problems with upholding Church teaching.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be highly organized with excellent planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude.
• Able to work required evenings and weekends.

This role is Part Time - A minimum of 10 hours and maximum of 18