Posted 8/22/2019
Job Title:
Director of Evangelization and Catechesis
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Paul the Apostle
6401 Gages Lake Rd
GURNEE, Illinois
Description:
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, located in Gurnee, Illinois is seeking candidates for the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis. The Director of Evangelization and Catechesis upholds the mission of the Church to evangelize and bring others to Christ.
This position has a dual leadership role that works simultaneously:
1) Evangelization which advocates the implementation of the goals of Go and Make Disciples within the active community; the inactive community and the unchurched
AND
2) Catechesis which is the overall responsibility for the parish catechetical formation of children, youth, and adults. Critical to the position is the ability to utilize and incorporate new media and communication methods and explore new approaches to Christian Formation in order to form disciples who make disciples.
Requirements:
Evangelization:
• Effectively establish an overall evangelization plan pursuant to the parish's pastoral plan
• In concert with the Pastor, the Staff, Pastoral Council and other committees, help to shape, formulate and direct activities that fulfill the Parish's vision for lifelong growth in faith (such as promoting an active prayer life; focus religious education on living God's word; promoting charitable works within the religious education programs)
• Implements ways to reach out to those active, inactive and the unchurched in our community
• Works with other parish ministers to promote cohesive, effective evangelization programing
• Offers regular support, encouragement and presence to volunteer ministers and promotes on-going evangelization opportunities for them
Catechesis/Formation:
• Approves, coordinates, evaluates the effectiveness of Faith Formation for preschool through high school and adult
• Ability to form catechesis so that those formed are formed as evangelists
• Collaborate with clergy, staff (such as Liturgy and Music and Administration) and volunteers
• The Director is responsible for the formation of catechists and adherence to Archdiocesan policies for those ministering to children
• Directs Confirmation program according to Archdiocesan Guidelines and generally along the EDGE model.
• Familiar with LIFE TEEN, TABOR, COR.
• Works closely with the Catechesis and Evangelization Team to help facilitate an integrated, organized and comprehensive Faith Formation Programs.
• Organizes once a year catechist retreat/training Supervision:
• The Director will supervise paid Evangelization and Catechesis staff and numerous volunteers
• The Director is responsible for input and overseeing the Evangelization and Christian Formation budget Job Requirements:
• Catholic in good standing
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Religious Education/Theology or other related field is required
• Two years or more professional experience
• Must be flexible in working day and hours
• Ability to interact well with many people
• Knowledge of adolescent development, behavior and current trends
• Assess, plan and implement programs in a timely manner
• Compliance with background check and VIRTUS is necessary Must be proficient in computer programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and traditional and innovative communication technology; willing to learn new software and programs
Other Responsibilities:
• Recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to assist with evangelization and formation efforts
• Attend regional and archdiocesan conferences for continuing and spiritual formation
• Other duties as assigned
Special Directions:
Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”
External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Job Title – Full name”
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