Coordinator of Adult Formation

St. John Neumann Catholic Church; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston, VA seeks a faith formation leader to design and oversee adult formation programs and Baptisms, aligning with parish standards. The role collaborates with clergy, Spanish-speaking ministries, and youth/family coordinators to address formation needs and budgets.

You will recruit and guide volunteers, ensure Safe Environment compliance, and educate parents about Baptism and lifelong faith development, including ARE and OCIA tracks.

Qualifications

• A degree in pastoral studies, theology, or a related field.
• Experience in Faith Formation.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provides vision and coordinates development of adult faith formation programs and Baptisms, ensuring all programs meet parish standards.
• Participates in goal-setting and strategic planning for adult formation.
• Collaborates with clergy, staff, leaders within our Spanish-speaking ministries, and coordinators of youth and family programs to meet formation needs.
• Manages budget and resources associated with adult formation.
• Develops, guides and oversees volunteers while ensuring alignment with Church teachings and diocesan guidelines.
• Instructs parents/godparents in their role as a child's first teacher in their lifelong journey of faith while administering Baptism processes.
• Engages and develops the faith of all parishioners including ARE, OCIA, young adults, Baptism, adult Confirmation, and various formation programs.
• Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers, including catechists, ensuring Safe Environment Protocols and parish/diocesan standards.

Skills

Faith formation experience

Spanish communication ability

Education

Degree in pastoral studies or theology

Job description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides vision and coordinates the development of adult faith formation programs and Baptisms, ensuring all programs meet parish standards.
• Participates in goal-setting and strategic planning for adult formation.
• Collaborates with clergy, staff, leaders within our Spanish-speaking ministries, and coordinators of youth and family programs to ensure the formation needs of the parish are met.
• Manages budget and resources associated with adult formation.
• Develops, guides, and oversees volunteers as well as ensuring alignment with Church teachings and diocesan guidelines.
• Instructs parents/godparents in their role as a child's first teacher in their lifelong journey of faith while administering the processes associated with the Sacrament of Baptism.
• Engages and develops the faith of all parishioners including Adapted Religious Education (ARE), the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), young adults, Baptism (infant through adult), adult Confirmation, and a variety of Adult Formation programs and ministries.
• Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers, including catechists and other non-paid staff and ensures compliance with Safe Environment Protocols and adherence to parish and diocesan standards.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:

• A degree in pastoral studies, theology, or a related field.
• Experience in Faith Formation.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Hourly Rate Range: $23-$26