Associate Director of Elementary Formation

Saint Faustina Catholic Church; Fulshear (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Faustina Catholic Church seeks an Associate Director of Elementary Formation to lead a thriving K-5 faith formation program and partner with the Director of Catechesis to guide families in parish life. The role focuses on recruiting and developing catechists, planning on-site and home-study formation, and coordinating Sacramental preparation.

Ideal candidate demonstrates vision, strong leadership, and ability to build welcoming programs with effective volunteer teams and parish

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing
• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Catechetics, Religious Education, Education, Pastoral Ministry, or related field
• Minimum 4 years in parish ministry or related educational/ministry setting with elementary emphasis
• Proven leadership in recruiting, developing, and empowering volunteers and ministry leaders
• Strong vision and strategic planning skills for growing programs
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills
• Ability to lead a team, delegate, coach, and foster collaboration
• Flexibility, proactivity, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced ministry environment
• Tech savvy with parish management systems; ParishStaq preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all K-5 faith formation programs and sacramental preparation.
• Develop and implement strategic goals, programs, and initiatives for elementary formation.
• Recruit, form, equip, and empower catechists, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
• Oversee on-campus and Home Study formation and parish life connections.
• Plan and execute Vacation Bible School with a strong volunteer leadership team.
• Foster relationships with families, catechists, and parish ministries.
• Evaluate programs, anticipate needs, and develop systems to support parish growth

Skills

Leadership in recruiting volunteers

Strategic planning

Clear communication

Team leadership and delegation

Time management and multitasking

Parish management tech savvy

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology/CaThechesis/Religious Education

Tools

ParishStaq

Job description

Saint Faustina Catholic Church

Associate Director of Elementary Formation

Purpose

Do you have a passion for helping children and families grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ? Are you a visionary leader who enjoys building teams, developing volunteers, and creating opportunities for others to grow? As Saint Faustina continues to grow and prepares for the opening of our new church, we are seeking an Associate Director of Elementary Formation to lead and shape a thriving ministry for children in grades K-5 and their families. Working alongside the Director of Catechesis and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, this person will help build a culture of discipleship, hospitality, and belonging, ensuring that every child and family has opportunities to encounter Christ and grow in their faith.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all K-5 faith formation programs and elementary sacramental preparation including First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, with the Sacrament Preparation Coordinator and Elementary Formation Assistant.
• Work with the Director of Catechesis and ministry team to develop and implement strategic goals, programs, and initiatives for elementary formation.
• Recruit, form, equip, and empower catechists, volunteers, and ministry leaders to take ownership and grow in their roles.
• Develop and oversee on-campus and Home Study formation, ensuring families receive ongoing support and remain connected to parish life.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Vacation Bible School (VBS), building and empowering a strong volunteer leadership team.
• Foster strong relationships with families, catechists, and parish ministries, ensuring a welcoming and engaging formation environment.
• Evaluate existing programs, anticipate future needs, and develop systems and processes that support the continued growth of the parish.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing who is committed to living and sharing the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Catechetics, Religious Education, Education, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of previous experience in parish ministry, faith formation, religious education, Catholic school education, or a related educational or ministry setting with an emphasis on elementary formation and sacrament preparation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, particularly in recruiting, developing, and empowering volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Strong vision and strategic planning skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and develop sustainable programs in a growing environment.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and in writing, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to lead a team, delegate responsibilities, provide coaching and feedback, and foster collaboration.
• Flexible, proactive, and solution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced ministry environment with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Tech savvy with knowledge of parish management systems; experience with ParishStaq preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Hours & Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring evening and weekend availability, particularly during Faith Formation sessions, Vacation Bible School, sacramental celebrations, and parish formation events.