Coordinator of Evangelization and Adult Formation – at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Par

Overview

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Coordinator of Evangelization and Adult Formation zealously promotes the mission and vision of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Roman Catholic Church through evangelization and the propagation of the Catholic Faith; through the effectuation and coordination of formational and catechetical/intellectual ministries and events in various forms; as well as through the close accompaniment of both individual parishioners and the broader parish community along their journey of faith.

Through the creation and development of new, and the enhancement of existing, ministerial/formational/catechetical programs and opportunities, this role assists in building up the Kingdom of God through the proclamation of the Gospel to all, both parishioners and non-parishioners alike. The Coordinator of Evangelization and Adult Formation serves directly under the Pastor and in collaboration with the Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry and Outreach and other members of the Pastoral Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Ministry Facilitation and Effectuation
  • Collaborate with the Pastor and others to assess and evaluate the needs of the People of God nces Xavier Cabrini Parish and in Spring Hill and Hernando County.
• Collaborate with the Pastor and others to evaluate and improve existing evangelization and adult faith formation ministries and programs.
• Collaborate with the Pastor and others to create and develop new evangelization and adult faith formation initiatives and programs (e.g., ALPHA, Amazing Parish, Divine Renovation, etc.).
• Assist and accompany Pastoral Team members and parishioners in the development, planning, promotion, and execution of ministerial initiatives or events.
• Evangelization, Faith Formation, and Pastoral Accompaniment
  • Oversee the formation and preparation of adults seeking to receive the Sacraments of Initiation.
  • Oversee the formation and preparation of adults seeking to enter into Full Communion with the Catholic Church.
  • Assist and accompany adults seeking to deepen their understanding of the Catholic Faith.
• Volunteer Recruitment and Accompaniment
  • Build relationships with and encourage parishioners, in collaboration with ministry leaders, to engage in parish life through ministerial service in evangelical and formational opportunities.
  • Train and direct volunteers for their ministerial service.
  • Promote volunteer/catechist involvement in the Diocesan Certification Program.
  • Assist with and empower parishioners to undertake ministerial activities which align with Parish mission and vision.
• Administration and Organization
  • In collaboration and coordination with the Pastor and Pastoral Team, create and maintain calendar of Evangelization, adult Faith Formation, and Sacramental programs and events, with attentiveness to facilities scheduling.
  • Maintain an accurate database of all participants in Evangelization, adult Faith Formation, and Sacramental ministries and programs.
  • Maintain sacramental records for those in Evangelization, adult Faith Formation, and Sacramental programs.
• Communication, Collaboration, and Miscellaneous
  • Respond to correspondence in a professional manner and timely fashion.
  • Collaborate with Pastor, Coordinator of Communications, and others to ensure proper and timely communication of pertinent and relevant information.
  • Communicate, as necessary, with those participating in ministries and programs.
  • Partake in Pastoral Team meetings, and other meetings as necessary, providing appropriate input, accurate assessments of programs and needs, and following through on any information obtained during the course thereof.
  • Participate in diocesan committees or training events related to one’s responsibilities.
  • Support and assist with Parish/Diocesan events as needed.
  • Assumes and/or performs additional related duties as requested and assigned by the Pastor and/or Parish Manager.

• An active, practicing Catholic able to express personal knowledge of the Catholic Faith and commitment to Catholic ideals.
• Must be courageous, self-motivated, and creative/innovative. Must be willing to take risks, be undaunted by difficulty or failure, and be willing and able to…