Part-Time Children's Faith Formation Coordinator

Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange; Garden Grove (CA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Garden Grove seeks a Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator to support the faith formation and spiritual growth of children and families.

Under the direction of the Director of Faith Formation, you will coordinate Sunday School (ages 3–6) and Children’s Liturgy of the Word (grades 1–5), while assisting with First Eucharist preparation and Kingdom Nights children’s ministry.

Qualifikationen

• Fully initiated and practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to the Catholic Faith.
• Basic Catechist Certification (if not certified, will begin process upon hiring).
• Experience in catechetical teaching or faith formation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, parents and children.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Sundays and occasional evenings for classes, meetings, and special events.
• Proficiency in basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases).

Aufgaben

• Coordinates and executes the Sunday School Program (age 3 to 6 years old) and Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word (1st to 5th grade).
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of the First Eucharist preparation program.
• Supports First Eucharist classes, parent meetings, retreats, rehearsals, and sacramental celebrations through preparation, communication, and program logistics.
• Assists with planning and facilitating Kingdom Nights, a weekly faith formation program for grades 1–5, including games, prayer, catechesis, small group activities and community-building experiences.
• Assists in planning curriculum and programs, selecting teaching materials.
• Assists in recruiting, selecting and placing teachers, aides and substitutes where necessary.
• Assist in training teachers throughout the year.
• Provides classroom set-up before classes.
• Keeps material and supply levels maintained.
• Maintains documentation and correspondence related to programs.
• Fosters effective communication between staff, teachers, parents, and students.
• Remains on-site for program classes and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Faith Formation.

Kenntnisse

Catholic faith commitment

Catechetical teaching

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Flexible hours

Office software

Ausbildung

Theology/Religious Education degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Databases

Jobbeschreibung

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Garden Grove seeks a Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator to support the faith formation and spiritual growth of children and families.

Under the direction of the Director of Faith Formation, you will coordinate Sunday School (ages 3–6) and Children’s Liturgy of the Word (grades 1–5), while assisting with First Eucharist preparation and Kingdom Nights children’s ministry.