Coordinator of Faith Formation, Middle School - Ellicott City, United States - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Description

The Coordinator of Middle School Faith Formation will be responsible for supporting the Director of Faith Formation by accompanying middle school youth (Gr. 6-8) in their faith journey, planning fall and spring faith formation sessions with service opportunities, communicating retreat and summer camp information, and building relationships with families.


Essential Functions:

• Assist the Director in recruiting, forming, and supporting catechists and volunteers.
• Maintain open channels of written and verbal communication with the parish staff and parish families to promote and facilitate ministry and formation programs.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with the Archdiocesan policies on the protection of minors.
• Maintain accurate lists of volunteers in the faith formation program, ensuring full compliance with Virtus.
• Choose curriculum and write lesson plans for 7 fall and 7 Spring Faith Formation sessions, including two Family Nights and a Service Night for Middle School youth.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in theology, religious education, pastoral studies, or related field from an accredited college or university preferred or commensurate parish experience.
• Experience coordinating religious education and sacramental preparation within a parish setting. Experience with family formation programs is preferred.
• Practicing Roman Catholic preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as organization, time management, and prioritization skills.

Education:
Required

• Bachelors or better

Skills:
Preferred

• Event Coordination
• Lesson Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Program Coordination
• Relationship Building
• Strong communication skills
• Archdiocesan Policy Knowledge and Compliance