Associate Director for Children & Family Ministry

Overview

Associate Director for Children & Family Ministry role at Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers. Employment Status:
Full-Time; FLSA Status:
Exempt;

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm / 37.5 hours per week.

Reports to:

Director for Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship. Department:
Department of Pastoral Ministries.

The Associate Director from the Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship team plays a key role in advancing the Archdiocese of San Antonio’s mission of evangelization and missionary discipleship through a collaborative, pastoral approach that supports parish and diocesan ministry leaders. Each Associate Director will help shape and evaluate pastoral plans, contribute to ongoing formation efforts, and assist in fostering vibrant parish communities of faith across all stages of life.

The Associate Director of Children & Family Ministry provides direct support to the Director of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship to advance the archdiocesan vision and mission in the areas of children’s formation (elementary age), family ministry and sacramental preparation for First Communion and First Reconciliation. This position engages parishes and deaneries throughout the Archdiocese with an emphasis on formation for parish leaders, through parish visits, deanery meetings, workshops and trainings, and the implementation of archdiocesan guidelines and initiatives related to children & family ministry.

The role integrates the New Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship in pastoral de conjunto to serve multicultural pastoral needs of children, youth, young adults, adults (as couples and individuals) and seniors to intentionally build the domestic church.

• Develop new formation and workshops based on the vision and guidelines of the Department for Pastoral Ministries.
• Offer trainings and workshops in Sacramental Preparation and Faith Formation for parish ministry leaders throughout the Archdiocese.
• Communicate with parish ministry leaders to develop a sense of supportive presence, offer formation, and promote training opportunities.
• Create, contribute and manage content for communications to parish leaders and relevant audiences, in collaboration with the appropriate DPM staff for promotional efforts.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date contact information for parish leadership in this ministry area.
• Work with the Director in identifying current resources, models and best practices used in their area of specialized ministry.
• Promote and implement best practices in the specialized ministry area.
• Develop and maintain local partnerships with Lay Ecclesial Movements, and internal and external Church organizations connected to their ministry area.
• Serve as a resource and guide for pastors and parish ministers for parish needs related to their area of specialized ministry and general evangelization best practices.
• Organize, analyze, and present data related to ministry leaders in these areas and make recommendations based on available data.
• Support events and initiatives connected to evangelization and missionary discipleship as assigned by the Director.
• Offer formation to Deacons, Religious, Seminarians & Laity at Mexican American Catholic College as requested.
• Assist the Director in maintaining and implementing sacramental guidelines and ministry policies by promoting them with parish leaders.
• Identify pastoral needs of ministry leaders and respond appropriately, including referrals beyond the scope of pastoral and ministerial support when needed.
• Ensure the mission, vision, values and priorities of the archdiocese are communicated clearly and carried out effectively and collaboratively within the assigned focus area.
• Engage in personal growth, professional development, theological study, prayer, charity and justice work, and spiritual formation.
• Foster a “Pastoral de Conjunto” environment by leading by example and resolving issues with sound decision-making.
• Adhere to safety training and protocols and protect the confidentiality of information as required.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Morals Policy is mandatory.
• Collaborate as a team member to support the…