Faith Formation Coordinator
St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi Parish
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
Accountability: Reports directly to the Parish Administrator or his Designate
The Faith Formation Coordinator plays an essential role in the mission of the parish by growing the faith and assisting the parish in providing and incorporating catechetical, social, liturgical and service components to all parish ministries. While the primary focus is on children and youth programs, the faith formation coordinator will work with all parish ministries and programs to ensure grounding in Christ’s teaching to help all parishioners and guests live out the mission of the Church.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting faith formation initiatives, including children and youth ministries, adult faith formation, other ministries and small groups
- Developing and executing processes for catechesis that prepare families for sacraments of initiation – Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and RCIA/OCIA
- Maintaining accurate, confidential records of participants, sacramental preparation and program evaluations
- Guiding people through their questions and concerns with pastoral sensitivity and tact
- Playing an active role in the planning and delivery of parish events and training including, but not limited to, the parish mission, leadership summits, training of altar servers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors etc.
- Creating and nurturing ministry leaders
- Engaging, encouraging and mentoring volunteers
- Working the Responsible Ministry contact in the parish, the Family Faith Coordination with ensure all faith formation volunteers meet the Responsible Ministry requirements as defined by the Archdiocesan Responsible Ministry Protocol
Reporting to the Pastor or his designate, the Faith Formation Coordinator is an integral member of the parish. The incumbent has extensive contact with clergy, parish staff, parishioners, volunteers and lay staff within the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious education or a demonstrated equivalent of experience and/or training
- Practising Catholic, active in the church’s liturgical and sacramental life, with a proven spiritual life
- Demonstrated positive experience working with children and youth with a passion for growing disciples of Jesus Christ
- Experience in the delivery of catechesis and sacramental preparation
- Proficiency in software programs such as Microsoft, Google docs
- Superior communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills recognizing the different learning styles of people
- Ability to be a team player with a commitment to the Parish Mission and a passion for parish renewal
- Must be prepared, organized but adaptable enough to manage change
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to work independently
- Able to work evenings and weekends as required
This position is a part time position consisting of 25 hours a week. The wage is $23.00/hour.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks in accordance with the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth Responsible Ministry Protocol, and the confirmation of references and credentials; the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. The candidate is also required to sign a confidentiality agreement. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to [email protected] with Faith Formation Coordination in the subject line. Deadline for applications is midnight, Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
