Bilingual Faith Formation Coordinator (Children & Adults)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange seeks a Faith Formation Coordinator (English/Spanish) to lead children, youth, and adult sacramental formation. You will manage curriculum, supervise catechists and volunteers, ensure safety training, and coordinate OCIA/Adult Confirmation programs for both English and Spanish-speaking families.

The role requires strong bilingual communication, organizational skills, and collaboration with the Faith Formation team to provide education, outreach, and parish

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with faith in daily life.
• Strong English/Spanish communication; public speaking ability.
• Timely completion of assignments and ability to prioritize.
• High commitment and adherence to deadlines.
• Leadership and organizational skills to lead volunteers, catechists, and aides.
• Strict confidentiality and ethics.
• Computer proficiency with commonly used business apps (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs) and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Prepares First Holy Communion Year I & II class syllabus with approved materials.
• Assists OCIA coordinators in syllabus development for OCIA and Adult Confirmation classes.
• Meets with First Holy Communion Catechists to address concerns on topics and teaching methods.
• Attends parish staff, department, and diocesan meetings.
• Acts as a resource for staff in all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborates with Faith Formation Team to provide seamless support.
• Presents ongoing education opportunities, workshops, or spiritual growth to catechists.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of assistants, catechists, volunteers and parents.
• Keeps ministry databases updated for each program/area.
• Maintains timely communication with parents about events using parish channels.
• Ensures safe environment training (Growing with God) is taught by approved catechists.
• Ensures volunteers and catechists are cleared to work with children; enforces compliance.
• Works with catechists to monitor student progress and address attendance/participation issues.
• Oversees recruitment, training, evaluation of adult volunteers; ensures diocesan compliance.
• Liaises with Administrator/Director for budget expenses.
• Regularly presents activities, calendars, lessons, and retreats.
• Plans liturgy/celebration details for First Reconciliation and Holy Communion masses.
• Finalizes Worship Aids for First Reconciliation and Mass rehearsals.
• Supports liturgical ministers and event planning.
• Be present at all First Holy Communion class days and related program events.
• Provides support to parents, OCIA coordinators, and volunteers for questions.
• Ensures classrooms are properly covered and prepared; manages logistics.
• Plans and executes the First Holy Communion half-day retreat; ongoing formation for parents/adults.
• Supports Deacons in OCIA retreats and family ministry initiatives.
• Promotes family ministry and evangelization resources; coordinates with Special Events Team.
• Pursues opportunities to welcome new and less active families into parish programs.
• Keeps records of sermons, resources, and program materials.
• Leads annual VBS planning with Faith Formation Team.
• Coordinates fundraising activities to support Faith Formation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public speaking

Leadership

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, education, or related field/experience

Master Catechist

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Google Docs

Canva

Job description

Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange seeks a Faith Formation Coordinator (English/Spanish) to lead children, youth, and adult sacramental formation. You will manage curriculum, supervise catechists and volunteers, ensure safety training, and coordinate OCIA/Adult Confirmation programs for both English and Spanish-speaking families.

The role requires strong bilingual communication, organizational skills, and collaboration with the Faith Formation team to provide education, outreach, and parish