Posted
8/14/2018
Job Title:
Coordinator of Family Faith Formation
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
St. Jude Parish
241 West Second Ave
New Lenox, Illinois
60451
http://stjudes.org/
Description:
Our family faith formation program employs a holistic multi-component approach focused on the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, (our program consists of gathered learning sessions, home lessons, life of the parish experiences, stewardship challenges, and more).
The person who fills this position will serve as a collaborative partner on the parish faith formation team.
The ideal candidate:
• Knows and believes the teachings of the Church and is able to communicate them in a pastoral way.
• Recognizes and supports parents in their role as the first catechists for their children, not by telling them this is their role, but by empowering, equipping and encouraging parents.
• Does not promote a personal agenda that undermines or contradicts gospel values and church teachings.
• Is prepared to develop models of catechesis for outreach to the unchurched, the inactive and the active of all ages and cultures.
• Is aware that the “Christian community is the origin, locus and goal of catechesis” and that the parish is critical to effective catechesis.
• Understands the importance of collaborating with parish leadership to form the community for its role as evangelizers.
• Must be able to work in a team and with a team joyfully and with flexibility.
• Has experience planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the ministry of catechesis through the lens of evangelization.
• Is fully aware of the many and varied changes affecting the family and the manner in which the family manifests itself in the modern world and recognizes and understands the impact of societal and cultural realities on families.
• Has a broad understanding of current technology and the impact of social media’s value and challenges for evangelization and catechesis; and embraces digital catechesis as a viable means for evangelization and catechesis.
• Is comfortable speaking in public to large groups of people and must have good writing skills.
He/she will be charged with providing leadership, coordination, and support for faith formation for all ages in the parish with primary responsibility for children in grades 1-6 and their parents (in coordination with St. Jude’s Director of Lifelong Faith Formation).
Detailed job description is available upon request. The position is full-time and requires a combination of regular office hours and evening and weekend hours in response to the needs of the parish.
Requirements:
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding and comfort with Catholic theology, including scripture, creed, morality, and the sacraments;
• Exhibits a commitment to on-going personal spiritual growth or formation
• Is a fully initiated and active member of a Roman Catholic faith community
• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Education, or related field
• 1-3 years experience in the field of Catholic faith formation
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