Church of St. Joseph Kings Park - New York, United States - Archdiocese of New York

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ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK

Church of St. Joseph in Kings Park

_Coordinator of Family Catechesis_

April 2024

Reports to:
Pastor at Church of St. Joseph

Work Location:59 Church St., Kings Park, NY 11754

Normal Hours:40 hours per week with flexibility, including every Sunday and occasional events

Overview/Purpose:

This full-time parish position complements the parish Director of Evangelization. Collaboration between the two engages the faith formation of the general parish populous in a multi-faceted way.

In the case of the Coordinator of Catechesis, the efforts will be primarily concentrated on parish families, children, and youth.

The Coordinator of Catechesis will help foster a deepening understanding of the Faith and its principal tenets in an effort to ground and edify evangelization efforts that seek more broadly to encourage encounter with Christ.

A major component to this effort is in the management and further development of the parish's formal processes of formation for families with children of catechetical age as well as the sacramental preparation of children and youth in a manner that fosters a lived expression and practice of the Faith.

Responsibilities:

The Coordinator of Catechesis is a member of the pastoral staff, maintaining ongoing communication and collaboration with all other members.
Collaborate effectively with the pastoral staff and clergy, especially the Director of Evangelization and support staff, on the development of programs and processes that aid in the faith formation and sacramental preparation of the children, youth, and families of the parish.
Oversee the Faith Formation process including, but not limited to:
Phone calls and notifications to families and catechists.
Publishing of yearly calendar, curriculum, and special events.
Intake and processing of registration forms, various funds, and billing.
Processing of attendance, permanent records, and other paperwork.
Organizing catechetical sessions, workshops, and liturgies relating to faith formation and sacramental reception, including arranging for clergy or other qualified individuals to lead such events.
Recruit participants into the broader evangelization efforts in the parish, such as The 99 Experience, small groups, parish membership classes, and various parish ministries and apostolates.
Explore ways to enhance the overall family worship experience.
Help coordinate and oversee youth service opportunities.
Network with parishioners and families for the purposes of developing a more integrated faith community, especially during major parish events and feasts.
Commit to continued ministerial education through participation in workshops, seminars, etc.
Attend monthly deanery meetings and diocesanwide events for catechetical leaders.

Qualities, Education, Experience, and Skills:

Active Catholic in good standing and committed to the New Evangelization.
Minimum fouryear degree with some background in religious studies or holder of various diocesan education certificates such as being a graduate of the PFI/School of Missionary Disciples.
Dedicated experience as volunteer or employee in parish or other catholic entity.
Safe Environment compliant.
Excellent administrative, organizational, and clerical skills.
Proficiency with computers, especially databases and Microsoft.
Ability to work with and integrate social and digital media within job functions.
Dynamic personality, able to adapt at the last moment and solve problems under pressure.
People skills centered on collaboration, networking, and event planning.
Preferred, but not required, background in education.
Preferred, but not required, experience as a catechist or parent who was/is active in own child's faith formation.
Ability to manage groups of children and youth.

Position Conditions and Benefits:

Reimbursement for extra travel and/or workrelated transportation expenses may be reimbursed according to parish policy.
Provided with adequate workspace and support.
Includes opt in for medical, dental, insurance, and other financial benefits.
Enrollment in diocesan 403(b) Plan with optional other deferred compensation.
Tuition discounts available at participating academic institutions and other free or discounted continuing education opportunities.

Compensation for this position is:
$38,000 - $55,000.00 annually, depending on applicant qualifications.
**_This position is considered full-time and non-exempt from overtime._