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Job Description
Director fo Lifelong Faith Formation
HARTFORD ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN CORP 467
Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 Provide vision, leadership, and coordination for the Office of Faith Formation at Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish. The Director oversees a team of program coordinators and an administrative assistant serving approximately 300 children and families across all age levels — from Early Childhood through Confirmation — while cultivating a parish-wide culture of family faith formation. The Director works collaboratively with the Pastor, Deacon, and parish leadership to ensure all programs are rooted in Catholic tradition, aligned with Archdiocese of Hartford guidelines, and responsive to the pastoral needs of the community. Program Vision and Leadership Develop and communicate a cohesive vision for lifelong faith formation that integrates family as the primary domestic church Oversee curriculum frameworks and program calendars across all age levels, ensuring developmental appropriateness and theological integrity Lead the transition of Confirmation preparation from a high school-based program to a Grade 7-8 model, ensuring continuity for families currently enrolled Champion a family-centered approach across all programs, directing coordinators to engage parents not merely as logistics partners but as active co-formators in their children's faith lives Evaluate and continuously improve program effectiveness through observation, coordinator feedback, and family input Represent Faith Formation needs at parish leadership meetings and at Archdiocesan sponsored meetings and gathering Team Leadership and Supervision Mentor and evaluate program coordinators and the administrative assistant with an eye to transitioning a program coordinator to the director role in the near future Facilitate monthly Faith Formation team meetings to foster collaboration, shared planning, and unified pastoral response Provide coaching and formation support to coordinators, helping them grow as catechetical leaders Ensure all staff and volunteers maintain compliance with archdiocesan VIRTUS training and safety requirements Identify and address gaps across programs with a spirit of pastoral flexibility and team support Family Faith Formation Design and implement a parish-wide family faith formation strategy that extends beyond classroom-based catechesis Develop resources, events, and touchpoints that support parents in nurturing faith at home across all program levels Create and sustain intergenerational programming opportunities that bring families together across the parish community Establish clear and welcoming onboarding for new families entering any Faith Formation program Sacramental Preparation Oversight Ensure consistency and quality across sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation Collaborate with the Pastor and Archdiocese of Hartford on liturgical planning for sacramental celebrations Oversee accurate maintenance of sacramental records in compliance with archdiocesan requirements Administrative and Operational Oversight Oversee registration (OSV), enrollment data, and program records maintained in the CAMINO database system Review materials for all grade levels and order as necessary books/materials/teacher guides, etc. Develop and manage the Faith Formation office budget in coordination with the Pastor Ensure Faith Formation communications — website, newsletter, parish announcements — reflect current and accurate program information Submit required reports to the Pastor and Archdiocese of Hartford Coordinate with Administrative Assistant room scheduling, supply management, and facility use across both campuses (St. James and St. Elizabeth Seton) Ensure back up training occurs for all online systems and office procedures in the event of staff absences. Oversee Bakhita Bible Camp with coordinators. Oversee Children's Liturgy of the Word with coordinators - order materials for CLW Collaborative Responsibilities Report directly to the Pastor, Reverend Shawn Daly, and participate in parish leadership gatherings Communicate with Deacon Michael Ward on OCIA, Baptism Preparation, adult faith formation, and pilgrimages Mentor Bakhita Bible Camp Program Leaders (Lori Gossein and Kelsey Palazzo) for the successful implementation of annual Vacation Bible Camp. Partner with the Nurturing Seedlings program (Lori and Ken Gosselin) and Children's Liturgy of the Word (Filomena Marinelli) as part of the broader formation ecosystem Coordinate with the parish Communications Director on all Faith Formation public-facing content Represent the parish at monthly deanery meetings led by the Archdiocesan Director of Faith Formation and Parish Life Master's degree in Theology, Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, or related field preferred; bachelor's degree with significant ministry experience considered Minimum 5 years experience in parish faith formation, religious education, or related pastoral ministry, with supervisory experience Deep knowledge of Catholic doctrine, sacramental theology, and catechetical methodology Demonstrated experience with family-centered approaches to catechesis Knowledge of Archdiocese of Hartford guidelines and familiarity with archdiocesan structures Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of Canva, Google Workspace, Constant Contact, and CAMINO or similar database systems Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Practicing Catholic in good standing Current VIRTUS certification (or willingness to obtain)
