Bilingual Director of Faith Formation

America Magazine; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Archdiocesan benefits package

Job summary

Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS seeks a Director of Religious Education who is bilingual in English and Spanish and a practicing Catholic in good standing. The candidate will help write, speak, and translate materials and run a bilingual faith formation program.

The role reports to the Parish Manager and requires evening/weekend flexibility for parish events, with the Archdiocesan benefits package. The director leads catechetical programs for youth and adults.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, fluent in English and Spanish, with strong written and spoken communication.
• Experience in parish ministry, OCIA, adult faith formation, outreach, or volunteer coordination is required.
• A degree or formal formation in theology, pastoral ministry, or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Parish Manager and collaborate with staff to foster worship, prayer, hospitality and learning.
• Lead and run a bilingual program for faith formation across ages.
• Support adolescents and children in their faith formation and catechetical leadership.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Theology/Pastoral ministry degree

Job description

Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS seeks a Director of Religious Education who is bilingual in English and Spanish and a practicing Catholic in good standing. The candidate will help write, speak, and translate materials and run a bilingual faith formation program.

The role reports to the Parish Manager and requires evening/weekend flexibility for parish events, with the Archdiocesan benefits package. The director leads catechetical programs for youth and adults.