OCIA & Faith Formation Coordinator

Archdiocese of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays/Holy Days

403(b) Retirement

401 (a) Pension Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio invites applications for the Faith Formation/OCIA Coordinator to lead the parish OCIA process and oversee formation programs from elementary through young adult ministries.

Working with the pastor, staff, catechists, sponsors, and parishioners, you will foster a welcoming, faith-filled environment and coordinate curriculum, liturgical celebrations, and confirmations while maintaining documentation and budget responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong commitment to Catholic teachings.
• Bachelor's degree in theology, religious education, pastoral ministry, or related field preferred.
• Experience in adult faith formation, catechesis, parish ministry, or OCIA leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of Catholic doctrine, Scripture, liturgy, and OCIA guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with clergy, staff, volunteers, and diverse parishioners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and parish management software.
• Completion of archdiocesan safe environment training and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the OCIA process per Archdiocese guidelines.
• Coordinate inquiry sessions, catechetical formation, retreats, rites, and mystagogy.
• Develop the annual OCIA calendar with parish staff.
• Ensure liturgical rites follow diocesan norms.
• Create the annual Confirmation curriculum for sessions (9th-10th grade).
• Plan Confirmation Retreats and formation activities for candidates.
• Track registrations, sacramental documents, and service hours.
• Collaborate with the Archdiocese Vocations office for National Vocation awareness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Parish management software

Job description

The Archdiocese of San Antonio invites applications for the Faith Formation/OCIA Coordinator to lead the parish OCIA process and oversee formation programs from elementary through young adult ministries.

Working with the pastor, staff, catechists, sponsors, and parishioners, you will foster a welcoming, faith-filled environment and coordinate curriculum, liturgical celebrations, and confirmations while maintaining documentation and budget responsibilities.