Faith Formation Programs Coordinator

The Faith Formation Programs Coordinator is a professional who supports the
Director in overseeing the operations and goals of Faith Formation Ministries.

• Assists the Director of Faith Formation in developing and implementing a yearly calendar of Formation
programs and events:
Children's Liturgy of the Word Sessions for Preschool to 8th Grade
Sacramental preparation including: Retreats, rehearsals, and Liturgies
RCIA for children and adults Other Faith Formation programs and events
• Coordinates the parish Baptism preparation process. Serves as the main point of contact (phone
calls/emails); Sets up initial interview with Parent and Director of Faith Formation. Processes
registration forms; Creates and maintains Baptism lists; Recruits and trains volunteers for the Baptism
preparation team; Collaborates with the Director of Faith Formation to provide Baptism preparation
classes for parents and godparents.
• Assists the confirmation program if needed during retreats or other events.
• Assists in recruiting, training, and managing catechists and volunteers for all Faith Formation programs.
Supports catechists by preparing materials weekly and teaching when needed. Maintains Safe
Environment guidelines for Faith Formation volunteers.
• Oversees daily operations and ensures compliance with regulations governing all Faith Formation
programs and monitors the achievement of objectives. Collaborates with staff and volunteers.
Communicates regularly with Catechists, parents, and participants regarding Faith Formation Programs.
• Creates spreadsheets, implements, and maintains the registration process for Faith Formation Programs
(registration forms, fees, attendance, records, and other secretarial duties), Completes the Diocese of
Orange faith formation yearly census.
• Interacts with visitors, handling phone calls, email, and messages as needed. Communicates important
information to staff, parishioners, and the public via desired media.
• Works onsite on assigned workdays, regular and punctual attendance. Attends meetings as requested,
including evenings and weekends when needed with the ability to work both unsupervised and with
various groups.
• Continue one’s own formation in the church’s mission of evangelization, catechesis and children’s
ministry through self-study, participation in diocesan meetings, workshops and retreats.
• duties as assigned by the Pastor or Director of Faith Formation

Required: ▪ Excellent written, oral communication, and customer service skills
▪ Excellent communication, Bilingual Spanish/English,
▪ Excellent collaboration and time management skills.
▪ Highly organized, able to multi-task fluidly, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of Adobe,
Google Docs, and data management systems
▪ Knowledge of best practices for Catholic Faith Formation Programming
• Basic Catechist Certification from the Diocese of Orange or complete within one year from date of hire.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Two full time years or 4-part time years of experience working in a Catholic parish, school, or Diocese
with elementary age children.
▪ Must clear background screening and Live Scan fingerprinting through Diocese of Orange.
▪ Authorized to work in the United States

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in religious studies, theology/Pastoral Studies, or related field preferred.
• Master Catechist Certification preferred.

Working Conditions: Typical office environment.
Equipment Used: Basic computer equipment, keyboard, mouse,
telephone, copier, facsimile, calculator, and paper
shredder.
Essential Physical Tasks: Communicate, move, remain stationary, reach,
occasionally carry materials as needed weighing up to 25 lbs.