Director or Coordinator of Family Faith Formation

Director or Coordinator of Family Faith Formation Holy Faith Parish Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Training program design for professional development Master's degree in religious studies Program design Program management Religious Studies Master's degree in theology Professional development facilitation in schools Educational events Overseeing academic program planning Teacher training Student record keeping Program evaluation (curriculum development processes) Educational volunteer program coordination Bachelor's degree in theology Mid-level Teaching religious studies Parent communication Educational program budgeting Schedule management Team management Managing education teams Working with students Team training Youth engagement in pastoral work Master of Arts Educational program evaluation Recruiting Relationship management Theology Ordering educational supplies Full Job Description Holy Faith Parish Gainesville, FL Job ID#: 3758175487

Posted:

May 27, 2026

Expires:

July 26, 2026

Category:

Religious Education Terms:

Full-Time Employee Experience:

2-5

Years Education:

Graduate Degree Base Pay:

Salary Send applications or inquiries to: Job Description The Director will lead the faith community to maturity of faith through instruction and formation in the Christian life. While the parish would prefer a director, they would consider a coordinator with good experience and education. The parish has a modern Family Life Center that houses the space for both classroom and large family formation opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop goals, objectives, and strategies for the total parish faith formation program. Design, develop and coordinate individual catechetical programs which meet the needs of all segments of the parish community. Maintain a close working relationship with the Pastor, the other Pastoral Staff, and parish volunteers. Manage the total Faith Formation Program for children and their parents. Monitor a budget for the operation of the total Faith Formation Program. Communicate with participants, parents, and the entire parish to keep them informed of faith formation efforts and developments. Evaluate the total Faith Formation Program in relation to goals, objectives, and strategies and make necessary adjustments based on parish feedback and professional development. Design, develop, and direct: Faith Formation Program, grades K-12 Recruit and supervise catechists. Maintain student and catechist records. Provide basic training and formation of all catechists. Evaluate programs, personnel, facilities, and curricula. Provide opportunities for Christian Service for students. Coordinate all sacramental preparation, including formation of parents and children. Prepare the liturgical celebration. Establish operating procedures for management of

Program:

Order textbooks Schedule classes Make room assignments Plan liturgical celebrations and as well as reconciliation services and Days of Recollection. Obtain and maintain resources used in the Faith Formation Program. Is attentive to all diocesan policies and seeks training as suitable.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Maintain Diocesan Catechetical Certification. Attend Diocesan Catechetical Leader Gatherings. Participate in opportunities for spiritual and educational growth. Network with other Catechetical Leaders to improve current programs. Help with the coordination and execution of the St. Augustine area Confirmation Retreat.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Director:

Possesses an M.A. degree in theology or religious studies. Experience to include 3 - 5 years of progressive engagement with a parish, overseeing faith formation programming for all levels in collaboration with other team members.

Coordinator:

Possesses either a B.A. in theology or religious studies or is a graduate of the Ministry Formation Program. Possess applicable experience in a faith formation program. Experience and willingness to complete certification would be considered. Oversee only the family faith formation programming. Contact Letty Valentin at the parish: Send applications or inquiries to: About the Employer Located in the shadow of the University of Florida, Holy Faith Parish is a service minded parish dedicated to the formation of all its members. Holy Faith is looking for its next Director of Family Faith Formation. This full-time position is directly responsible for the religious formation and sacramental preparation of its young people in a family centered formation model.