Parish Faith Formation Director

Nativity; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nativity in Florida seeks a Parish Catechetical Leader to oversee the parish’s catechetical ministry, including sacramental preparation and ongoing discipleship. You will develop goals, coordinate curriculum with the pastor, and supervise catechetists and volunteers while ensuring diocesan compliance.

The role requires leadership, strategic planning, and strong communication, with responsibilities across formation programs, budgets, and parish communications to support faith formation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Catholic doctrine and catechetical practice
• Experience designing and coordinating parish catechetical programs
• Ability to recruit, train and support catechists/volunteers

Responsibilities

• Develop goals and strategies for a comprehensive catechetical program.
• Create and unify parish curriculum and catechetical plan with pastor and staff.
• Direct catechetical programs for lifelong discipleship in line with Church teaching.
• Recruit, train, and ensure Safe Environment compliance for volunteers.
• Oversee administrative tasks: sacramental records, registrations, evaluations.
• Communicate program milestones via parish channels and diocesan updates.

Skills

Catholic doctrine knowledge

Catechetical program development

Leadership & team-building

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s Degree in Theology

3+ years ministry experience

Valid driver’s license

Safe Environment background check

Job description

Nativity in Florida seeks a Parish Catechetical Leader to oversee the parish’s catechetical ministry, including sacramental preparation and ongoing discipleship. You will develop goals, coordinate curriculum with the pastor, and supervise catechetists and volunteers while ensuring diocesan compliance.

The role requires leadership, strategic planning, and strong communication, with responsibilities across formation programs, budgets, and parish communications to support faith formation.