PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Creates innovative and relevant opportunities to assist families in living out their sacred
responsibility of raising and forming their children in the Faith.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Responsibilities may change at any time or without notice at pastor’s request
1. Spiritual Enrichment
★ Weekly Holy Hour during office hours
★ Annual staff day of reflection
★ Mass of Thursday with Staff
2. Develops and maintains a vibrant Faith Formation Program for 1st – 8th grade students.
★ Leads and supervises the Catechist formation team.
★ Responsible for the development of catechetical programs and approval of curriculum for various age levels
of the parish, 1st – 8th, according to the Religious Education Guidelines of the Diocese of Grand Rapids
★ Responsible for distributing curriculum to elementary religious education catechists, training catechists
about the curriculum, and supervising classes.
★ Responsible for creating catechetical opportunities of the ongoing formation of parents.
★ Obtain approval and support from the Pastor for the general direction of the religious education of the
parish, and keep the Pastor informed regarding the religious education programs.
★ Prepare and administer the operating budget of the religious education programs according to the policies
established by the parish.
★ Provide for the recruitment and training of catechists, and to support and encourage opportunities for
catechist certification as specified by the Diocesan Office of Catechesis.
3. Develops, Maintains and Leads a vibrant High School Ministry
★ Initiates creative outreach to engage the high school age youth and their families.
★ Serves as the main youth leader to the students.
➢ Accompanies them as a mentor and friend through their High School journey.
★ Establishes and runs a weekly program focused on drawing the youth into a deeper relationship with Christ.
★ Plans and executes at least one annual retreat for the high school youth.
★ Prepare and administer the operating budget of the High School Ministry programs according to the policies
established by the parish.
4. Oversees Sacramental Preparation
★ Is responsible for the catechetical formation of youth and their families receiving: the Sacrament of
Confession, the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Confirmation -for both students of the parish
school and those which attend other institutions of learning.
★ Oversees the Marriage prep program and all volunteers in consultation with the Pastor
5. Catholic School Liaison
★ Responsible for cultivating a more robust Catholic Culture within the school community by creating vibrant
events and activities throughout the school year in consultation with the principal and Pastor.
★ Regularly meets with the classes for Faith formation opportunities, ex: Adoration, Rosary, works of service,
etc.
★ Engages the school parents and works to help them live out their role as primary educators for their children.
★ Serves as a bridge between school and parish, actively creating ways to unite the two entities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
★ Required Knowledge and skills: Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium, and in good standing
with the Catholic Church.
★ Successful completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment process.
★ Excellent communication/ presentation skills combined with knowledge of catechetical methodology
and pedagogy in accordance with Magisterial Documents on Catechesis.
★ Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
★ Demonstrated competence in theology, catechetics, program coordination, catechist development, and
application of age appropriate teaching methods, communication, administration, facilitation, research,
supervision, and coaching skills
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Father Jegar Fickel
1009 Marion Ave.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
or email to: [email protected]
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