FAITH Formation Coordinator PK– 5th GRADE

QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR PK3 – 5 th GRADE

REPORTS TO:

Pastor/Parish Administrator
Full Time
FLSA:
Salary Exempt

The Faith Formation Coordinator for PK3 – 5 th Grade of Queen of Peace Catholic Community serves the parish by recruiting, training, supervising, supporting and evaluating a core team of volunteers and catechists for the PK3 – 5 th grade Faith Formation program. This role supports and affirms the Parish Mission statement in this vital leadership position: “As daughters and sons of Our Lady the Queen of Peace, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.”

• Must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all ages in writing and verbally with sensitivity, compassion, empathy, and justice.
• Ability to work with a variety of people, listen to issues and make use of good judgment to settle conflicts.
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate a complex variety of programs.
• Must be able to recruit, train and work with volunteers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be a practicing Catholic with a sound understanding of the sacred traditions and scripture.
• Lives a lifestyle that is consistent with the Church’s teachings so as to be a positive role model for the children.

• Effectively present a program that fosters a committed personal relationship with Jesus among the youth through their spiritual development, exploration of the Catholic faith and how it relates in their families, community and Church.
• Recruit, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate a core team of volunteers for the Grades PK3 – 5 th grade Faith Formation program.
• Responsible for obtaining the background checks and Protecting God’s Children workshop as required for the adult volunteers associated with the programs, and that all catechists attend the required faith formation programs.
• Responsible for the annual budget associated with the program.
• Maintain an inventory of books, videos, supplies, cabinet and facility keys.
• Prepare and maintain a current list of all students, registration information and necessary documents for sacraments.
• In conjunction with the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education and Faith Formation Coordinators plan and prepare class curriculum.
• Work with the Parish Ministries Director for related information for the annual Stewardship Ministry book.
• Develop the registration forms and set registration dates with the other Faith Formation Director/Coordinators.
• Prepare all bulletins, publication and announcements and direct them to the appropriate areas.
• Work with the other Faith Formation Director/Coordinators for planning all teacher and volunteer recognition and social events.
• Research and evaluate age-appropriate areas for the youth to be involved in service projects, liturgy, and ministries.
• Organize classrooms and supplies and provide teacher assignments and support.
• Promote and encourage all volunteers to attend Catechist training classes and other offerings for spiritual development.
• Arrange childcare for meetings and train the core team on how to use childcare for their committees.
• Participate with other Faith Formation Director/Coordinators in the development of the annual calendar.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, meetings with the Faith Formation staff and other meetings as directed by the Pastor and immediate supervisor.

• Recruit, train and supervise a core team of volunteers to assist with classes, preparation for the sacraments, and necessary support.
• Develop and distribute necessary registration forms, obtain required baptismal certificates, and set up attendance recording.
• Train and assign catechists, organize the classes, and provide necessary supplies.
• Plan the sacramental curriculum in collaboration with the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education and Faith Formation Coordinators.
• Plan retreat for First Communion and all aspects of the celebration.
• Work with the Directors of Liturgy and Music to plan the…