Director/ Coordinator of Faith Formation (FT), St. Julia Parish, Weston, Lincoln, MA
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Director/ Coordinator of Faith Formation (FT), St. Julia Parish, Weston, Lincoln, MA

The Director of Faith Formation directs and leads grade level faith formation programs (religious education for Grades 1-8 and Sacramental preparation, including First Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation). The Director of Faith Formation also recruits and provides oversight of catechists, volunteers, and teams in faith formation programs; fosters Adult Formation opportunities; researches and selects appropriate resources and tools, maintains ongoing communication with parishioners, Parish Staff, and the Archdiocese of Boston; and keeps abreast of best practices within faith formation and catechesis.

• The Director of Faith Formation also supports Adult Faith Formation, giving assistance and planning to this endeavor, as well as serving as a resource for youth ministry.
• The Director of Faith Formation upholds the mission of the Church to evangelize and bring others to Christ. Critical to the position is an ability to work collaboratively with parishioners and other staff members.

Qualifications

• Roman Catholic in good standing who is passionate about the Catholic Faith and Parish Evangelization.
• Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education/ Theology or other related field is required. A Master's Degree in Religious Education/Theology or other related field is preferred.
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing and incorporating media and Innovative communication methods as a means of outreach.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to assess, plan and implement programs in a timely manner. Previous experience leading programs that reach out to active and inactive communities, ideally focusing on the catechetical formation of children, youth and adults, strongly preferred.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible work week.
• Compliant with all necessary and required background checks and VIRTUS.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.) and traditional and innovative communication technology. Ability to quickly learn new software and programs, as needed.

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