Coordinator of Faith Formation for Grades 1-12 and Sacramental Catechesis

ABOUT US

The Church of St. Frances Cabrini is a progressive urban Catholic community with strong traditions of inclusivity and social action. Located in Southeast Minneapolis, the parish draws membership from across the Twin Cities metro area. The parish has approximately 350 registered households. We seek an attentive and creative faith formation coordinator to aid our community in living out our mission. Familiarity with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program is desired, and regular collaboration with other staff and parish members is a must. The position is 5 hours a week, mid-August to mid-June, with Sunday classes taking place approximately twice per month.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Direction and Coordination

• Plan, direct, and assess comprehensive faith formation curriculum for grades 1-12 and sacramental catechesis for First Communion, First Penance, and Confirmation.
• Select catechetical materials for classroom and home catechesis, together with pastor and Lifelong Faith Formation Committee.
• Communicate program aims and expectations for participating families and the parish at large, including direct communication with parents and children involved in the programs.
• Coordinate faith formation programming within the life of the parish, including its liturgies, social action, community life and prayer life.
• Serve as a member of the parish staff, including attending staff meetings and in-service opportunities, as required.
• Serve as a staff representative on the Lifelong Faith Formation Committee and consult and collaborate with that committee in directing the faith formation programming.
• Collaborate with other faith communities in providing faith formation programming

Catechist Training and Supervision

• Recruit, select, train, oversee, and evaluate catechists.
• Provide program materials and equipment as needed for catechetical programs, in concert with volunteer catechists.
• Provide in-service and assistance for catechists regarding Catholic faith and practice, curriculum preparation, and classroom management.
• Serve as catechist as needed.

Safe Environment Duties

• Study and implement applicable Safe Environments procedures required by the Archdiocese’s Office for the Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY), ensuring that all events conducted by the parish follow best practices for the safety of children and youth.
• Provide names of all catechists and program volunteers to Cabrini’s Safe Environments Coordinator (SEC) no later than two weeks prior to the start of their duties to ensure that all catechists and volunteers can receive Essential 3 credentialing required by the OPCY prior to the start of their duties. This includes catechists and volunteers who may start mid-year.
• Share safe environment information with parents, and ensure that all students receive Personal Safety Lessons required by the OPCY during the fall session and report numbers of children who received Personal Safety Lessons to Cabrini’s SEC by May 1.
• Keep parent sign-in/out records for each class session and file as directed by Cabrini’s SEC.

Administrative Duties

• Work with Pastor, Administrator and Lifelong Faith Formation Committee to prepare grade 1-12 portion of annual Lifelong Faith Formation budget and monitor income and expenses throughout the year.
• Promote and publicize catechetical programs and events.
• Maintain a record of attendance at catechetical programs and events and report the level of involvement to the staff and Faith Formation Committee.
• Ensure recording of sacramental reception as required by parish and archdiocese.

(Required)

• Knowledge of the Catholic faith in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, including sacred scripture, sacraments and liturgy, morals, and Catholic Social Teaching.
• Professional teaching experience at some level in grades 1-12.
• Knowledge and experience in curriculum planning, program coordination, and program assessment.
• Strong teamwork and team building skills, including supervisory skills and flexibility in human relations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including competence in word processing and other digital communications and workspaces.
• Meet legal and archdiocesan requirements to serve young children, including passing of a background check, completing Virtus training, and signing a Code of Conduct (E3 credentials).
• Strong organizational skills, including budget management, program record keeping, and preparation of materials and spaces for catechesis.
• Commitment to ongoing personal spiritual formation.

You may direct questions about the position or request a copy of the full job description, from Mary Lou Sweet, Parish Administrator (admin@cabrinimn.org).

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to the same address, detailing your experience as it relates to this position and the reasons you feel you would be a good fit.