Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA POSITION TITLE

Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation

LOCATION

Our Lady Star of the

Sea Parish, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina STATUS:

Full time

REPORTS TO

: Pastor Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina seeks a dynamic Catholic Christian, preferably fluent in Spanish and English, desiring to share the Word of God and the Christian Faith with youth and adults, overseeing the ministry of catechesis and evangelization. This full-time position serves a 2400+ faith family with a growing Hispanic membership (currently on two campuses). While focusing on religious education for youth and those preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation, this person supervises all ministries under this charism of evangelism and faith formation.

POSITION SUMMARY

While this role will focus on the religious education and sacramental preparation of our youth, the Directorwill oversee all ministries that pertain to evangelization and faith formation. This includes OCIC (f0r older youth who did not receive their sacraments when younger);

OCIA/OICA

(Spanish) for adults becoming Catholic Christians orpursuingtheotherSacramentsofInitiation;Hispanicministries to ensure that we assist Hispanics get caught up on their catechesis and faith formation; Bible studyprograms; any parish missions and/or retreats; the youth ministry and young adult ministry programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(other duties may be assigned) The Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation is required to: Organize and distribute student and family materials Ensure materials are translated for Hispanic families Track class and Mass attendance Prepare and distribute any communication to youth and parents Ensure all grade levels are properly staffed with catechists with the level of knowledge to teach Supervise classroom management Serve as the liaison with the pastor, parish staff, and families Receive and log documentation (sacramental records) Collaborate with other ministers within the Department of Evangelization and Faith Formation as well as other organizations of the parish Facilitate the recruitment, development, and evaluation of volunteers, ensuring that all volunteers are SAFE HAVEN-trained and are have been background-screened and approved Develop the catechists and other volunteers within the Department of Evangelization and Faith Formation, finding and implementing programs that are orthodox and in accord with Catholic Church teaching Develop a systematic and intentional plan for continuing formation that utilizes a creative variety of formats, settings, and time frames Provide and utilize resources (print, video, web, other social media) for effective programming Ensure that all adults and youth are trained to be in leadership positions Foster the involvement of young people in the parish's life, including serving in parish activities Plan Confirmation and First Holy Communion preparation, practices, and Masses, ensuring that candidates are well-prepared and properly disposed to receive these sacraments Assist parents to be better first teachers of faith to their children Assist the Coordinator of Youth Ministry in the comprehensive vision of youth ministry, based on the 1997 USCCB document,

Renewing The Vision:

A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry Serve as the liaison with the Diocesan Offices of Youth, Hispanic ministry, and Faith Formation, cooperating with their programs, services, and resources

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES

< The Coordinator of Youth Ministry < The Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry < Adult and youth volunteers < Bible study coordinator < Parish retreat/mission coordinator < The Hispanic Council and Hispanic liturgical leaders

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field, knowledge of Catholic teachings, catechesis and documents on youth ministry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

With a growing Hispanic population, candidates for the Dir. of Evangelization and Faith Formation must be fluent in Spanish and English with strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient in writing reports,letters,e-newsletters,flyers,andotherdocuments in English and Spanish; capable of developing and executing programs for youth, adults, and families, Hispanic ministry events, and support sacramental preparation meetings: ability to read and understand Church documents and guidelines.

COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS

Ability to read, prepare, and manage budgets for major events and programs; prepare annual budget for areas of ministry under the religious education department

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and deal with a variety of variables.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

: Not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to transport materials and equipment (up to 50 pounds) to/from various locations. The employee often sits forlengthy periods of time, uses hands in repetitive tasks, handles objects, talks and hears. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in an individual office within the parish office. The noise level varies depending on the activities in the parish office. The employee also works off-site at times for various ministry events, such as retreat centers, supervising, and directing those events.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee needs to be physically present in the office to complete office tasks but will conduct work out of the office; to be available to work outside of regular business hours as needed; to check in with and provide calendarto parish staff. The employee must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members as well as other ministers and volunteers. The employee must be able to multitask.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have knowledge of Church structure and culture. The employee must have knowledge of current youth culture, current trends, and issues within those cultures. Similarly, being familiar if not immersed in the Hispanic culture is necessary for the person to have credibility with and ability to serve as the liaison between the Hispanic community and the pastor. The ability to maintain confidentiality is critical alongside the ability to discern when confidentiality must be balanced with other requirements. Upon employment, the supervisor(s) and employee will review this position description and sign below that he/she fulfills these requirements at which time a background check must be completed and approved. Employees of the parish and Diocese must have approved levels of automobile insurance Interested candidates, please send a cover letter, resume/ CV and 4 professional references to apply@charlestondiocese.org