Church of the Annunciation in Kearney, MO is a small to medium sized parish about 30 minutes north of Kansas City seeking to hire a part time Parish Faith Formation Coordinator. In collaboration with the diocesan plan for “The Way”, this faith-filled individual sets volunteers in motion to support the growth of the parish through the transformation of adults who in turn ignite the faith of our youth. 

Essential Duties:

• Overseeing OCIA & Baptism preparation with volunteer catechists
• Assisting the priest with Marriage preparation as needed
• Evaluating and managing effective curriculum for Adult Faith and Children/Youth faith formation classes
• Recruiting and forming catechists for children/youth/adult faith formation classes.
• Serving as the Safe Environment Coordinator.
• Following the diocesan guidelines to develop parents as the primary educators of the faith.
• Developing enticing youth opportunities after Confirmation to continue faith formation.
• Work in conjunction with the Liturgist, using Mass ministries as a part of faith formation for youth and adults.
• Creating inspiring classroom settings and manage the environment for the needs of the children and adults
• Coordinate Outreach opportunities as a part of faith formation: hospitality in parish, assisting the needy outside the parish
• Facilitating effective registration and collection of fees for students each fall, including records needed for each sacrament.
• Updating directory information for all students registered in the program.
• Communicating regularly with parents with patience and needed support and motivation.
• Supervise planning and implementation of Vacation Bible School.
• Maintaining the appropriate budget for the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church. 
• Highly motivated to grow in faith and to inspire that journey in others.
• Self-directed and able to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to recruit and train ongoing volunteer base.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel experience.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.