St. Michael Poplar Springs Church in Mt. Airy, Maryland, is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate for the full-time role of Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation.
Requirements
- Participate and be visibly present at parish liturgies and events particularly on Sundays.
- Supervise the Youth Discipleship Coordinator and work with administrative coordinator to maintain records and communications for all volunteers, parents, candidates, and participants involved in Faith Formation activities.
- Manage and coordinate all catechetical and sacramental ministry programs.
- Connect and effectively communicate with families on a regular basis regarding all faith formation programs and activities.
- Oversee evangelization efforts of the St Michael Poplar Springs Parish.
- Advocate for the importance of family, youth, and children's ministry within the parish community.
- Facilitate recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers for all faith formation programs.
- Participate in ongoing training, meetings, evaluations, and seek feedback from the staff, catechists and parents to update programs.
- Evaluate and supervise the curriculum for Religious Education/ Faith formation.
- Implement family catechesis program to engage parents in the formation programs.
- Plan and implement Children's Liturgy of the Word.
- Select curriculum and perform all administrative tasks related to faith formation programs such as communicating with parents, registration of children, keeping volunteer records, and ensuring compliance with all child protection and archdiocesan policies.
- Plan and coordinate family centered activities and events.
- Annual preparation of and responsible management of a budget for all income and expenses related to the Parish Faith Formation Programs.
- Attendance at staff meetings, team meetings, and Archdiocese meetings and gatherings.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution
- Generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave
