Coordinator Reconciliation and First Communion

Archdiocese of Detroit; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Family Sacramental Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement opportunities for family formation in the context of First Communion and First Reconciliation.

The 19‑hour‑per‑week role collaborates with the Discipleship Formation Team, maintains sacramental databases and class progress, updates the First Communion and Reconciliation webpage, and supports catechists and volunteers to foster parish faith formation.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating sacramental programs for families.
• Ability to work both remotely and in-person.
• Familiarity with church databases and online communications.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with the Director of Discipleship Formation to plan activities.
• Maintain sacramental database and track progress and attendance for 1st Communion/Reconciliation prep classes and events.
• Maintain 1st Communion/Reconciliation webpage.
• Organize materials and volunteers for events.
• Coordinate all aspects of First Communion & Reconciliation programming.
• Communicate with OLGC School staff and campus ministers.
• Support catechists and teachers in sacramental years.

Skills

Plan event coordination

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Drive

Zoom

Google Meet

Flocknote

Job description

Position

Coordinator Reconciliation and First Communion (19 hours per week)

Location

Plymouth, MI

Job Id

5419

About the Role

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (OLGC) is located in Plymouth, MI, committed to the New Evangelization. Our vision is “To offer every person in our community a life‑changing encounter with Jesus.” The Family Sacramental Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of opportunities for family formation in the context of First Communion and First Reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with the Director of Discipleship Formation and team members to discuss needs and activities.
• Collaborates & brainstorms with Discipleship Formation Team and Parish Team.
• Maintains sacramental database and tracks progress and attendance for 1st Communion/Reconciliation prep classes and events.
• Maintains 1st Communion/Reconciliation webpage.
• Looks for inroads to incorporate/implement family formation opportunities.
• Ability to work remotely and in-person.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, Zoom, Google Meet, Flocknote.
• Works within First Reconciliation & First Communion fiscal year budget.
• Attendance at CONNECT and EDGE to support programming (ie., brainstorming, improvements to be made, and general support).
• Submits bulletin articles to Parish Relations Coordinator as needed.
• Attends, organizes and assists Director of Discipleship Formation with Catechists Support; Catechist enrichment sessions, Catechist celebration, and Catechist Professional Development.
• Resource library at church; keep resources current, promote catechists and school religion teachers.
• Assist and support the Becoming Catholic for Kids program.
• Implements Family worship opportunities.
• Attends Vacation Bible School.
• Involved in Parish Mission.
• Coordinates all aspects of First Communion & Reconciliation programming, always mindful for family formational offerings in regards to these sacraments.
• Develops and facilitates meetings, retreats, 2nd gr. Check-Ins, Masses, services, programs and practices related to sacramental preparation.
• Obtains and organizes materials, volunteers, for sacramental events.
• Communicates and collaborates w/ OLGC School teachers and campus minister regarding sacramental preparation.
• Supports Catechists and Teachers in sacramental years via; visiting classrooms (be open to teach a lesson), recommending resources, providing sacramental schedules and information.
• Review curriculum annually.
• Assisting in parish and school transition to a sacramental readiness model.
• Teaching/Communication/Public Speaking.
• Evangelism.
• Administration.
• Leadership.
• Joy.
• Openness to learning/growth.
• Servant‑hearted.
• Faith (living and modeling).

Contact

Diane Jouppi – [e-mail]