Parish Growth Director: Formation & Outreach

Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend – St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel seeks a Director of Religious Formation and Evangelization to lead catechesis, evangelization, and parish growth under the pastor.

This role collaborates with school and parish staff to engage families and youth in faith formation and outreach. The successful candidate will foster a holistic approach to formation, develop outreach programs, and track participation across OCIA, VBS, CCD and sacraments, delivering resources to help

Qualifications

• The candidate is a committed Catholic with a clear understanding of Catholic teaching.
• Experience building up parish life and faith formation is preferred.
• Ability to plan and coordinate ministries across programs (OCIA, VBS, Youth Ministry, CCD, Sacramental Preparation, Bible Study).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of an integrated faith formation ministry across all programs under the pastor.
• Develop outreach and listening protocols to engage key affinity groups monthly.
• Explore opportunities like Home Formation, Catholicism 101, Newcomer Welcome, and Ecumenical Outreach with discerned benefits.
• Work with school, pastor and parish staff to create a targeted action plan with milestones.
• Collaborate with parish secretary, business manager, ministry leads and marketing to track participation and communicate wins.

Skills

Catechesis

Evangelization

Parish life development

Education

Associate's degree in theology

Job description

Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend – St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel seeks a Director of Religious Formation and Evangelization to lead catechesis, evangelization, and parish growth under the pastor.

This role collaborates with school and parish staff to engage families and youth in faith formation and outreach. The successful candidate will foster a holistic approach to formation, develop outreach programs, and track participation across OCIA, VBS, CCD and sacraments, delivering resources to help