Faith Formation Assistant

Bridgeport Diocese; Riverside (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bridgeport Diocese is seeking a Faith Formation Assistant to join the Faith Formation team in Connecticut. This in-person role supports the Director of Youth Faith Formation, catechists, and families, helping execute programs and processes with attention to detail.

The position requires 20-30 hours per week, with evening and Sunday commitments as part of the regular schedule. A bachelor's degree and active participation in the Catholic Church are preferred, along with strong communication

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates integrity and confidentiality.
• Active participant in the Catholic Church life.

Responsibilities

• Oversees annual registration process.
• Schedules and arranges class setup with facilities staff.
• Assists with execution of faith formation classes and family events.
• Orders and distributes class materials.
• Clearly communicates with families concerning faith formation programs.
• Manages student information in the parish database.
• Aids sacraments ceremonies, certificates, and parish records.
• Assists Director of Youth Faith Formation as needed.
• Works with catechists on lesson planning and substitutes as needed.
• Supports catechists onsite during weekday evenings and Sundays.
• Assists with sacraments and sacramental preparation on Saturdays.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Faith life involvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training

Job description

Position Summary:

The Faith Formation Assistant is an integral member of the Faith Formation team and supports all aspects of the Faith Formation programs’ execution and mission. This person will provide direct support to the Director of Youth Faith Formation, the catechists, and the families involved in the program. This position requires 20-30 hours/week in person.

Reports To:

Director of Youth Faith Formation

Responsibilities:

• Oversees annual registration process
• Schedules and arranges class setup with facilities staff
• Assists with execution of faith formation classes and other family-oriented events
• Orders and distributes class materials
• Clearly communicates with families concerning faith formation programs
• Manages student information in our parish database
• Assists with annual sacraments, including ceremonies, certificates, recording of information in Parish books and online records, and notification to other parishes
• Assists Director of Youth Faith Formation as requested
• Works with catechists on lesson-planning and executing curriculum, including filling in as an occasional substitute catechist, as needed
• Supports catechists onsite, including on 4 weekday evenings per month and 2 Sundays per month
• Assists with sacraments and sacramental preparation on 5 Saturdays per year

Qualifications:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree or has other equivalent training
• Active participant in the life of the Catholic Church and ability to participate in the full sacramental life of the church
• Experience with the administration or execution of youth programming
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and precise
• Professional, strong work ethic, ability to work independently with little supervision, self-motivated, and disciplined
• Strong interpersonal skills, works collaboratively, and exhibits a willingness to learn and be a team player
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity, ethical responsibility, and maintains confidentiality
• Adhere to the U.S.C.C.B. Charter for Safe Environments Policy for Virtus compliance andadhere to the civil laws and reporting procedures

$35-$45 per hour