Coordinator of Faith Formation

Our Lady of Consolation Church; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne, NJ is seeking a faith-filled leader to oversee the Religious Education program for children in grades 1–8. Responsibilities include curriculum development, enrollment and family tracking using PDS (Formation), materials preparation for classroom lessons, and organizing Advent and Lenten retreats as well as Penance services.

The role also covers sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist with parental involvement, recruiting and

Qualifications

• Must be a devout Catholic and able to articulate Catholic teachings
• Experience in faith-based education or catechesis preferred
• Ability to lead volunteers and coordinate with parish staff

Responsibilities

• Develop & oversee the Religious Education curriculum for grades 1–8.
• Use PDS (Formation) to enroll and track families, students and fees.
• Provide materials needed for classroom lessons.
• Develop and organize Advent & Lenten Retreats & Advent/Lenten Penance services as well as Christmas & Easter Breakfasts.
• Annually prepare the sacramental preparation for children receiving First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, including parental involvement.
• Develop and provide 2 retreats for 2nd graders — one Reconciliation retreat in winter and one Eucharist Retreat in spring.
• Set and organize First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion dates plus rehearsals.
• Schedule, prepare and attend evening parent and catechist meetings.
• Develop and continue recruitment for the curriculum of Children's Liturgy of the Word.
• Develop the parish OCIA curriculum and continue to build a core team.
• Continue to support and be responsible for all administrative aspects of OCIA.
• Attend CLA meetings or other workshops offered whenever possible to continually keep current with new diocesan policies and personal job growth.
• Develop yearly budget for the Religious Education department. Monitor all income and expenses.
• Communicate with pastor and attend staff meetings regularly.

Skills

Strong Catholic faith

Leadership

Curriculum development

Tools

PDS (Formation)

Job description

Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne, NJ is seeking someone who has a strong Catholic faith and wants to share that faith with the families of our parish.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop & oversee the Religious Education curriculum for grades 1 through 8. Classes held twice per week, Tuesday & Sunday.
• Use PDS (Formation) to enroll, update & keep track of new and existing families, students and fees.
• Provide materials needed for classroom lessons.
• Develop & organize Advent & Lenten Retreats & Advent/Lenten Penance services as well as Christmas & Easter Breakfasts.
• Annually prepare the sacramental preparation for children receiving First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, including parental involvement.
• Develop and provide 2 retreats for 2nd graders — one Reconciliation retreat held in the winter and one Eucharist Retreat held in the spring.
• Set and organize First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion dates plus rehearsals.
• Schedule, prepare and attend evening parent and catechist meetings.
• Develop and continue recruitment for the curriculum of Children's Liturgy of the Word.
• Develop the parish OCIA curriculum and continue to build a core team.
• Continue to support and be responsible for all administrative aspects of OCIA.
• Attend CLA meetings or other workshops offered whenever possible to continually keep current with new diocesan policies and personal job growth.
• Develop yearly budget for the Religious Education department. Monitor all income and expenses.
• Communicate with pastor and attend staff meetings regularly.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Offer assistance and training to Catechists.
• Develop opportunities for Catechists to further motivate and educate for their professional growth.
• Tutor home-study students unable to attend regularly scheduled classes.
• Work with Confirmation age kids to "bridge-the-gap" of missed years.
• Work closely with Youth Minister to organize and maintain service hours/youth activities for all students.
• Consistently update the weekly bulletin column and bulletin articles.
• Send out all letters, emails, and communications to all families regarding their children who are involved with the program.
• Order and inventory all materials needed for above said programs.
• Develop/continue monthly Religious Ed Outreach.