Director of Lifelong Faith Formation
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Director of Lifelong Faith Formation

Saint John XXIII Parish is seeking a Director of Lifelong Faith Formation. The parish is composed of two (2) Catholic Churches (St. Louis Church and St. John Vianney Church) in the city of West Haven with a bilingual community (English/Spanish).

FSLA Status: Exempt

Hours A Week: 35

Reports to: Father Jose Mercado

Required Number Days Onsite: 5

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• The designing of catechetical programs which support lifelong learning and conform to the vision of the new Directory for Catechesis (2020), Archdiocesan guidelines, parish needs and culture; develop a coordinated approach toward total parish faith formation that evangelizes as well as catechizes.
• Candidates must have the social skills necessary to collaborate and recruit catechists and communicate the teachings of the Church and have an understanding and pastoral approach when working with children, youth and parents. The position will require creativity and self-motivation.
• This is a full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Theology/Education and/or teaching/administrative experience in faith formation or in a Catholic School.
• Qualified candidates must be knowledgeable with technology and have strong organizational and leadership skills. Ability to speak Spanish.

Projects include leading, managing, and coordinating the program with the goal of developing a vision and three-year plan for lifelong faith formation to be launched in September 2023 that incorporates faith formation with children and families, adolescents, and adults (young adults through older adults). Additional details include:

• Develop and implement new plan for youth ministry that engages young people in the life of the parish and a team of leaders to implement the plan, as part of the three-year plan for lifelong faith formation.
• Help youth develop a sense of identity, purpose and belonging in the parish community and beyond.
• Build developmental relationships with young people through expressing care, collaborating, providing support and challenging their growth.
• Foster peer relationships among youth through faith forming environments.
• Lift up gifts and talents of young people to foster leadership skills.
• Work to empower faith companions of adolescents through resources and trainings.
• Serve as an advocate and link for young people to the parish staff and faith community.
• Design and coordinate opportunities for adult faith formation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person