Parish Faith Formation Leader

Welcome; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Parish in Adrian, MI, seeks a full-time Director of Faith Formation to partner with the pastor in forming disciples. The role supervises Catechists, OCIA teams, sacramental prep volunteers, and faith formation volunteers while developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for adults, youth, and children.

Responsibilities include directing OCIA, coordinating liturgy-related education, managing budgets, recruiting volunteers, and ensuring compliance with diocesan policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Catholic theological studies, Ministry, Religious Education or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of ministry experience.
• Experience managing a budget, recruitment, and supervision.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and evaluates adult faith programs such as OCIA and Scripture study groups.
• Coordinates Baptism preparation classes and oversees volunteer teams.
• Organizes youth and children’s religious education programs and OCIA for parishioners.
• Develops and maintains the annual budget for faith formation programs and reports to the pastor.
• Collaborates with parish teams for liturgical planning and parish-life initiatives.
• Maintains records for sacraments and provides guidance on catechetical policies.

Skills

Budget management

Recruitment

Supervision

Religious education knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Catholic theological studies or related field

Job description

Holy Family Parish in Adrian, MI, seeks a full-time Director of Faith Formation to partner with the pastor in forming disciples. The role supervises Catechists, OCIA teams, sacramental prep volunteers, and faith formation volunteers while developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for adults, youth, and children.

Responsibilities include directing OCIA, coordinating liturgy-related education, managing budgets, recruiting volunteers, and ensuring compliance with diocesan policies.