Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization

St. Ignatius Parish, Hickory, located in Forest Hill, MD, seeks candidates for a Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation. The Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation is a member of the Pastoral Staff and reports to the Pastor. The position will be responsible for Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation, and oversee Children’s and Youth Faith Formation. The mission will be to invite and assist people to grow in faith, find their place in the church and help form committed disciples. This is a benefit eligible position working full time.

Essential Functions

• Develop creative approaches to evangelization, faith formation, and spiritual enrichment, and work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers, including those involved with Family Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, OCIA, Baptism Preparation, Marriage Preparation, Liturgy, and other adult programs to facilitate spiritual growth in Catholics and non-Catholics searching for more in their faith-life.
• Work with the Pastor and lay leaders to assure the implementation of the Parish Vision to be a source of Spiritual, Moral and Social growth for the parish and the surrounding communities, including hospitality initiatives, welcoming new parishioners, and the development of small group opportunities for people who seek to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus, and for those who want to become intentional disciples.
• Serve as the direct Supervisor of the Office of Faith Formation, including the Administrator of Faith Formation, Coordinator of Faith Formation and the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry where comprehensive Family Faith Formation and Youth Ministry is offered in support of children ages 3 through 17 and young adults, by providing various models of catechesis and sacrament preparation that are age appropriate and align with the mission of the parish.
• Oversee opportunities geared to personal conversion of individuals to Christ in a way that leads to spiritual renewal and greater participation in the life and worship of the Church, including knowledge of Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
• Directly Oversee the following Programs and events for adults:
  • Baptismal Preparation
  • Marriage Preparation and Enrichment
  • OCIA and Adult Confirmation
  • Small Groups and Evangelization programming.
• Develop a calendar and differentiate curriculum with the pastor and Faith Formation staff for Adult Faith Formation, Adult Bible Studies, Family Faith Formation, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Parish Missions, and serve as a liaison for the current Ministries of Walking With Purpose (Women's Ministry) and The Fishers of Men (Men’s Ministry) and their volunteer leadership.
• Promote daily personal prayer, and in conjunction with the universal Church, frequent reception of the sacraments, the Liturgy of the Hours, the Rosary, regular Eucharistic adoration and other devotions
• Assist in the planning and implementation of liturgical and catechetical celebrations that invite baptized persons into a deeper experience of the Christian life, celebration of sacraments, prayer and missionary activity.
• Create and build upon what is already taking place in parish life to promote service to those most in need, educationally, socially, materially, and spiritually.
• Maintain a working relationship with Archdiocesan Offices, neighboring parishes and the Pastoral Council.
• Promote practices of Safe Environment and assure that all Archdiocese of Baltimore policies and training from the Office of Child and Youth Protection are adhered to and work collaboratively with the Volunteer Coordinator/ Parish Virtus Screening Coordinator to assure that all parish volunteers are properly vetted and trained.

Administrative and other responsibilities

• Have working knowledge of (or ability to learn) Ministry Platform and other relevant website tools, including utilization of social networking and Flocknote email distribution system.
• Provide guidance and support for all ministries under your coordination with respect to budgets, expense processing, fundraising etc.
• Provide annual budget information for the ministry area and review and manage income and expenses for line items associated with activities, programs, and events budgeted. Review financial variance reports, make adjustments accordingly, and seek the support of the supervisor or Business Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor

Position Qualifications

• Applicant must be a practicing Roman Catholic, committed to the teachings and mission of the Church, and to sharing these effectively with others.
• Bachelor's degree in ministry, religious studies, or theology preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in parish ministry (at least 3 years preferred).
• Familiarity with Scripture and basic Church documents regarding catechesis and evangelization, and with the latest models of adult faith formation and evangelizing strategies, programs and technologies.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and formation
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and work with volunteers and staff
• Creativity, flexibility, joy and enthusiasm in evangelizing people at all stages of faith development including the unchurched.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaborative, and group process skills with at least three years of related experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with staff, parents, children, youth, young adults and adults within and outside of the parish – some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals, while maintaining a level of professionalism and privacy.

Working Environment

• The nature of this position requires the candidate to work a flexible schedule comprised of day, evening, and weekend hours. Though the nature of the job requires flexibility in being and not being physically available, nevertheless, the incumbent must be on hand for consultation and to respond to phone and email messages in a timely and professional manner.

Pay Range:  $60,000 - $70,000, Annualized 

Benefits: 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information: 

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/