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Job Summary:

The Secretariat for the New Evangelization provides diocesan parishes and college campus ministries with evangelistic trainings, events and assistance so that they can accomplish their mission. The Director of Family and Respect Life is a full-time, salaried position within the Secretariat and will report to the Secretary for the New Evangelization, focusing on the areas of Marriage, Pro-Life, NFP/fertility awareness, divorced and separated, as well as those who minister to them. This position will aid our department in its mission to work with the Diocese of Fall River's parishes and college campus ministries to be holy centers of evangelization. We strive to provide a culture of service to parishes, clergy and personnel to support their mission to evangelize.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage and direct the activities, staff and volunteers involved in the areas of Family and Respect Life, including the Coordinator of Family and Respect Life.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide assistance to parishes, schools, and relevant personnel Work to educate and promote the Church's teachings on the Gospel of Life and Marriage Develop training opportunities, workshops, written and electronic resources for topics relevant to the position Organize Diocesan events relevant to this position, including the Walk for Life, Respect Life Mass and Conference, Respect Life Youth Essay Contest, Cardinal O'Connor Award, Word Meeting of Families, Wedding Anniversary Mass, marriage encounters and retreats.

Marriage and Family:

Work to support the Vocation of Marriage within the Diocese, including: Aiding Parishes evangelize engaged and married couples at every stage Overseeing the diocesan marriage/remarriage preparation program, its implementation and development Support Clergy in FOCCUS implementation and processing Recruiting and developing Marriage mentor couples Work with Parishes to ensure ongoing care and enrichment for holy and healthy marriages, with special attention given to the first five years of marriage and aiding parishes build a bridge with those recently married Develop and promote pastoral responses for ministering with those who are divorced and separated Collaborate with the Diocesan Tribunal to provide awareness and education on annulments Develop support and awareness regarding Natural Family Planning (NFP) and fertility awareness, coordinating with existing NFP consultants and growing a base of future instructors

Respect Life:

Oversee Pro-Life support initiatives, including Walking with Moms in Need and the

Faustina Center, Including:

Collaborating with parishes to gather supplies and resources for mothers in need Receiving inquires and request for help; coordinating with individuals to receive Center resources Connecting those in need with outside resources as needed Oversee and further develop Project Rachel support and Rachel's Vineyard Retreat Work with parish-based Pro-Life committees to promote and build a Culture of Life locally

Departmental:

Collaborate with other directors to aid parishes evangelize as a whole Create benchmarks, metrics and measure trends that define success and effectiveness; leverage those to report on status and successes Represent the Diocese in relevant professional and ecclesial organizations Aid the office in developing strategic planning, annual goals and adhering to its mission and vision Organize Diocesan responses to USCCB initiatives on Marriage and Respect Life Incorporating the needs and perspectives of different ethnic groups and those with disabilities in all programming, as well as aiding parishes at doing the same All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Must be a practicing Catholic and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church Bachelor's degree in theology or social service (psychology, sociology, counseling, education); Master's degree preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills Minimum of three years demonstrated practical experience in field related to marriage and family life and/or respect life Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with other public and private agencies Ability to recruit, motivate and support volunteers

Valid Drivers License Required Skills/Abilities:

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Director of Family and Respect Life