Faith Formation & Catechesis Leader

Diocese of Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Nashville seeks an Assistant Director of Faith Formation for Catechesis to guide parish religious education, sacramental preparation, and adult formation in collaboration with pastors, OCIA leaders, and Catholic schools.

Responsibilities include developing standards, creating guidelines, coordinating catechetical materials, organizing events, and supporting parish leaders, while maintaining awareness of Church documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field.
• Master’s degree in Theology, Education, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of active participation in parish ministry.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• 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, Directory for Catechesis, OIA, etc.).
• Proficiency with computer programs, web-based software, and social media platforms.
• Ability to travel to off-site events and work evenings/weekends.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies and advises Directors of Religious Education, OCIA leaders, and catechists on religious education, catechesis, and sacramental preparation.
• Updating the core standards for religious education curricula.
• Developing a handbook of guidelines and tools for Directors of Religious Education.
• Creating guidelines for Sacraments (Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation).
• Maintaining awareness of best catechetical programs for parishes.
• Developing catechetical materials for Christian Initiation and OCIA liaison.
• Overseeing Circle of Grace safe environment curriculum implementation.
• Delivering catechetical talks and series to parishes.
• Finding speakers or facilitating conferences for parishes.
• Supports and mentors Directors of Religious Education and formation staff.
• Monthly/bi-monthly meetings; annual retreat; parish level formation classes.
• Coordinating and maintaining diocesan catechetical formation initiatives.
• Organizing annual catechetical initiatives (SEALED retreat, Rite of Election, Totus Tuus).
• Collaborates with Office of Catholic Schools on faith-based initiatives.
• Maintains awareness of Holy See and USCCB documents.
• Creates and reviews surveys for catechetical events.
• Prepares yearly budget plans for the Catechesis division.

Skills

Parish ministry

Project management

Public speaking

Spanish language

Church doctrine knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field

Master’s degree in Theology, Education, or related field

Job description

The Diocese of Nashville seeks an Assistant Director of Faith Formation for Catechesis to guide parish religious education, sacramental preparation, and adult formation in collaboration with pastors, OCIA leaders, and Catholic schools.

Responsibilities include developing standards, creating guidelines, coordinating catechetical materials, organizing events, and supporting parish leaders, while maintaining awareness of Church documents.