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Elementary Coordinator of Faith Formation
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St. Clare & St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churches
Waterford, WI (In Person)
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Provides leadership and administration in the design and implementation of faith formation programs for elementary students. Manages sacrament preparation and works with pastor for sacramental liturgies.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
Knowledge Eligible for Advanced Religious Education Certification with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Active Catholic able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church. BA in Theology/Religious Education or an educational field and/or a certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic institution of higher learning required for a director; preferred for a coordinator. Two years' or more experience in a parish or Catholic school setting as a teacher/administrator/catechist required. Education or experience in training, delegation, empowering and supervision preferred. Working knowledge in MS Office products/google docs. Valid driver's license for the State of Wisconsin preferred. Skills Professional working attitude and collaborative approach. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Strong listening skills and be able to relate with empathy. Strong organizational skills. Strong presentation skills. Working knowledge of technology and electronic communication. Knowledge of Google Workspace proficiency (docs, sheets, drive, etc) Abilities Ability to relate to a wide variety of people. Ability to multitask prioritize and be flexible. Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and troubleshoot. Ability to collaborate, facilitate, and delegate. Ability to provide clear direction and follow through. Ability to maintain confidentiality and honesty. Administrative Responsibilities Researches the religious education needs and preferences of the people of the parish and designs and implements catechetical programs to meet those needs. Collaborates with the pastor, other staff members, colleagues from other parishes, and the ecumenical community to develop a coordinated approach toward total parish religious education.Faith Formation:
- Collaborates with the Pastor/Priest to manifest the vision for catechetical and sacramental life of the parish.
- Selects appropriate catechetical materials based on Archdiocesan guidelines.
- Fosters parishioner participation in faith formation, evangelization, and stewardship.
- Provides opportunities for parents to exercise their role as primary catechists by taking an active part in the religious education of their children.
- Responsible for the registration process of program participants and maintains accurate records in a timely basis, e.g., attendance, sacrament, etc.
- Provides continued support for new and existing catechists by being present before, during, and after classes, and informs them of literature and workshops.
Preschool and Elementary:
- Directs faith formation program for children in preschool through 8th grade.
- Oversees sacramental preparation and celebration of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
- Collaborates to plan liturgical and sacramental celebrations such as youth Masses.
- Plans and coordinates special events (ie: bible camps, special programs, etc)
- Assist with recruiting youth as servers and families.
- Effectively manages student behavior and works with parents.