Faith Formation & Catechesis Lead (Assistant Director)

Roman-Catholic-Diocese-of-Nashville; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville is seeking an Assistant Director of Faith Formation for Catechesis to guide and support parish-based religious education, catechesis, and sacramental preparation across the diocese.

The role collaborates with pastors, parish leaders, and the Office of Faith Formation to develop curricula, guidelines, and formation activities, including OCIA, Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, while overseeing diocesan catechetical initiatives

Qualifications

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Active parish and diocesan involvement.
• Considerable knowledge of Church doctrine and practice.
• Articulate written and public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with Church documents and rites (Catechesi Tradendae, OAIA etc).
• Travel to off-site events and willingness to work evenings/weekends.

Responsabilités

• Accompanies and advises Directors of Religious Education, OCIA leaders, and catechists on religious education, catechesis, and sacramental preparation.
• Update core standards for religious education curricula.
• Develop a handbook of guidelines and tools for Directors of Religious Education.
• Create guidelines for Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
• Maintain awareness of catechetical programs for parishes.
• Research/develop catechetical materials for Christian Initiation and liaise for OCIA programs.
• Oversee Circle of Grace safe environment curriculum implementation.
• Deliver catechetical talks and series to parishes.
• Identify speakers or organize conferences for parishes.
• Mentor Directors of Religious Education and formation staff with monthly/bi-monthly meetings and annual retreat.
• Coordinate, promote, and maintain diocesan catechetical formation initiatives.
• Organize annual catechetical initiatives (SEALED retreat, Rite of Election, Totus Tuus, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Office of Catholic Schools on faith-based initiatives.
• Monitor Church documents and rites; review participatory surveys for events.
• Prepare yearly budget plans and manage monthly budgets for the Catechesis division.

Connaissances

Catechesis leadership

Parish collaboration

Public speaking

Project management

Spanish language (preferred)

Budgeting knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field

Master’s degree in Theology, Education, or related field (preferred)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Web-based tools

Social media platforms

Description du poste

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville is seeking an Assistant Director of Faith Formation for Catechesis to guide and support parish-based religious education, catechesis, and sacramental preparation across the diocese.

The role collaborates with pastors, parish leaders, and the Office of Faith Formation to develop curricula, guidelines, and formation activities, including OCIA, Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, while overseeing diocesan catechetical initiatives