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Description
Purpose of Position: The Director plans, implements, oversees, and evaluates the faith formation and Sacramental preparation programs of the parish community, which includes children and adults. The position directly implements programming for adults and RCIA, small groups, parent engagement, and integration of lifelong discipleship offerings. The Director engages parishioners in the life of our parish by supporting their growth as co-partners in the mission field. Working to anchor the parish more firmly in the life of our neighborhood, the position also oversees all outreach efforts with parishioners, newcomers, seekers, neighbors, guests and those outside the parish. Â
 Responsibilities:Â
 Director ResponsibilitiesÂ
- Lead Team meetingsÂ
- Supervision of direct reports including annual reviewsÂ
- Administration and budgetingÂ
- Develop and implement an overall pathway to discipleship at the parish that is in keeping with the directives of the Archdiocesan Synod which includes programs and events aimed at pre-evangelization, evangelization, discipleship and missionÂ
- Lead monthly Direct Ministry Staff meetingsÂ
- Staff liaison to men’s and women’s quarterly eventsÂ
 Lifelong Discipleship/ Adult Faith FormationÂ
- Plan, schedule, promote, organize and administrate ongoing Adult Faith Formation offeringsÂ
- Work with other parish staff and volunteers at providing formation for parents of those whose children are involved in Sacramental formationÂ
- Develop content and reflection questions for Adult Faith Formation sessionsÂ
- Recruit speakers, cast vision and communicate with Adult Faith Formation speakersÂ
- Record and disseminate content from Adult Faith Formation sessions with small group participantsÂ
  Small GroupsÂ
- Organize small groups in conjunction with the implementation of the Archdiocesan Synod prioritiesÂ
- Recruit, invite, form and train small group leaders, including inviting small group members to become leadersÂ
- Ongoing communication and supervision with men’s small group leaders about small groupsÂ
- Develop, choose and organize content for small group leadersÂ
- Small group point person for those interested or previously involvedÂ
- Updating small group information on website to ensure that it is user friendly and accessibleÂ
- Ensuring small group content and curriculum are conveying the truths of the church and in line with orthodox teachingÂ
  Discovering Catholicism/ RCIA Â
- Conduct annual registration receive and document registrationsÂ
- Sacramental record keeping pertinent to RCIAÂ
- Plan and host RCIA inquiry sessionsÂ
- Develop of RCIA Program contentÂ
- Teach weekly RCIA sessionsÂ
- Ongoing relational investment in RCIA candidatesÂ
- Host fellowship opportunities for RCIA candidatesÂ
- Design and organize the Sunday Dismissal, Rite of Welcome, Scrutinies, Rites of Sending and Election, and the annual Holy Week retreatÂ
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OutreachÂ
- Serves on the Executive Cell for the Parish Synod Evangelization TeamÂ
- Meets people after Masses at all campusesÂ
- Hosts events aimed at connecting new parishioners to the parishÂ
- Hosts events aimed at people outside the parishÂ
- Connects with people in the neighborhood and investing in friendship with goal of connecting with ChurchÂ
- Raises up leaders in the parish to engage in mission work, helping them to meet parishioners and invest in relationshipsÂ
- Organizes a yearly retreat aimed at parish leaders to help them grow as missionary disciplesÂ
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Community BuildingÂ
- Responsible for parish outreach effectiveness: One-on-one ministry and Small Groups with a special focus on men, young adults, engaged couples and young familiesÂ
- Strategic evaluation of parish activities and events, and event coordination and/or liaison supportÂ
- Organizes regular social and spiritual events with the goal of building community with existing members and welcoming new people.Â
- Organizes and oversees quarterly men’s and women’s eventsÂ
- Support recruitment of volunteers for large parish events Â
- Supports the Parish Synod Evangelization Team, Pastoral Council and Stewardship Sub-CommitteeÂ
- Assists with the New Parishioner Program and with making connections among parishionersÂ
- Other tasks as assignedÂ
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Direct Reports:Â
- Direct Ministry staff members - TBDÂ
- Faith Formation volunteersÂ
- Small Group leadersÂ
- Outreach volunteersÂ
Qualifications
Qualifications:Â
- College degree required with two to five years of evangelical outreach experience preferredÂ
- Parish work experience preferred, and proficient with Microsoft Office programsÂ
- Possess strong relational skills, and able to collaborate effectively in a team-based environmentÂ
- Solid understanding of Catholic Faith, rituals, calendar, and practices requiredÂ
- Successfully complete required background checks and safe environment trainingÂ
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Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:Â
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and communicate well orally and in writingÂ
- Must be flexible with work schedule and to work for longer periods of time as neededÂ
- Standard office sitting, lifting, standing and typingÂ
Application Instructions
Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in joining our mission and professional resume (including three references) to Fr. Spencer Howe. Fr.Howe@ourholycross.org