Director of Faith Formation & Discipleship

Diocese of Jefferson City; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Jefferson City seeks a Director of Faith Formation to lead evangelization and discipleship across the Cathedral community. You will collaborate with the Pastor, staff, and volunteers to form intentional disciples at every faith stage.

The role oversees all faith formation ministries, sacramental preparation, and programs, with emphasis on reaching families and margins of parish life, inviting deeper participation in the life of the Church.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church and living Catholic faith.
• Demonstrated commitment to evangelization and missionary discipleship.
• Thorough knowledge of Catholic theology, Scripture, and Church teaching.
• Willingness to work a several evenings each month (4-6) assisting with faith formation events.
• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, or related field.
• Minimum of three to five years of parish or diocesan ministry leadership.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, inspire, and mentor volunteers.
• Proficiency with parish management software and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a parish evangelization and lifelong discipleship strategy.
• Foster a culture guiding Catholics toward mature discipleship and missionary witness.
• Engage inactive parishioners and those detached from parish life.
• Collaborate with the Pastor to align faith formation with evangelizing mission.
• Engage school-age families and margins of parish life through outreach.
• Lead catechesis and sacramental preparation oversight (OCIA, PSR, etc.).
• Recruit, train, and supervise catechists and ministry volunteers.
• Develop ministry goals, evaluate programs, and manage the department budget.
• Maintain records with Sacramental Records Coordinator and faculty.

Skills

Catholic faith

Evangelization

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Volunteer recruitment

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, or related field

Tools

Parish management software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Diocese of Jefferson City seeks a Director of Faith Formation to lead evangelization and discipleship across the Cathedral community. You will collaborate with the Pastor, staff, and volunteers to form intentional disciples at every faith stage.

The role oversees all faith formation ministries, sacramental preparation, and programs, with emphasis on reaching families and margins of parish life, inviting deeper participation in the life of the Church.