Description
Essential Functions:
- Facilitates experiences that foster authentic encounters with Jesus Christ.
- Directs and oversees various faith formation programs that support a lifelong deepening of the Catholic faith for all parishioners.
- Develops goals, objectives, and implements strategies for a comprehensive faith formation program that serves Pre-K through adults, including preparation for sacraments.
- Responsible for the recruitment, orientation, and training of volunteers/catechists to conduct the parish’s catechetical programs, as well as ensuring they meet Archdiocesan requirements (VIRTUS, fingerprinting)
- Evaluates existing faith formation programs and makes recommendations to the Pastor.
- Promotes programs and provides material for the parish newsletter/Facebook, and website, with weekly updates.
- Where possible, align faith formation activities and events with ongoing and/or emerging events/initiatives led by parish ministries and groups.
- Keeps current in developments/changes with Diocesan policies as they relate to formation and sacramental practices.
- Prepares annual formation program budget for review by the Finance Council and oversees programmatic expenditures.
- Develops an accurate statistical picture of the sacramental prep efforts at Blessed Sacrament and submits reports to the Pastor and Parish Pastoral Council as requested.
- Attends & participates in monthly pastoral team meetings.
- Attends & participates in quarterly off-site pastoral team meetings.
- Takes lead in preparing for Sacramental celebrations
- Attends regional meetings convened by the Diocesan Office of Catechetical Ministry.
- Attends diocesan Ministry/Catechetical Congress; attends appropriate workshops and Professional Development Days.
- Organizes logistics and coordinates with Faith Formation volunteers to chaperone a full-day field trip to Youth Day, hosted by Religious Education Congress.
- Keeps credentials current for diocesan certification as a Catechetical Leader.
- Build upon the youth ministry program that is starting in summer 2025
Additional Job Functions:
- Commits to being an active member and Servant Leader and creates a sense of connection and belonging to the Blessed Sacrament community.
- Performs any other job-related duties as necessary for the smooth flow of work in the department and/or as assigned by the Pastor.
Requirements
EDUCATION
- Degree in theology, pastoral studies, religious education, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
EXPERIENCE
- Three years of formation experience in a parish or diocesan position. Related degrees and comparable experience will be considered.
- Practicing Catholic with some knowledge and training in Theology and Liturgy in the Roman Catholic tradition.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possesses excellent planning, organizational, and collaborative skills
- Computer literacy
- Bilingual communication and writing skills (English and Spanish).
- Must be able to thrive in a team environment.
- Ability to build and launch teams in formation programming.
- The ability to form volunteers into leaders and provide them with skills to carry out tasks and responsibilities.
- Ability to multi-task and handle frequent interruptions.
- Ability to be proactive, innovative, creative, and be able to recommend solutions to problems.
- Ability to handle and make good decisions in emergency situations.
- Ability to maintain accurate fiscal records, budgetary, and statistical data.
- Ability to interact with individuals and groups and maintain appointments and meetings on parish grounds.
- Working knowledge of Catholic doctrine and beliefs as presented in the documents of Vatican Council II, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other relevant Church and Catechetical Documents a plus.
- Updated knowledge of educational and catechetical trends and practices a plus.
- Knowledge of the OCIA/OICA Process and a thorough understanding of the OCIA/OICA text a plus.
- Some knowledge of the multi-cultural dimensions of catechesis a plus.
- Working knowledge of management, supervision, and administration is preferred
- Familiarity with the needs and resources of the parish community is preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as required.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Blessed Sacrament Church (Los Angeles)
6657 W Sunset blvd
Los Angeles, 90028
frpaulsustayta@blessedsacramenthollywood.org