Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation

Location: St. Patrick - St. Anthony Parish, Grand Haven, Michigan

Posted: June 19, 2024

St. Patrick - St. Anthony Parish in beautiful Grand Haven, Michigan, is searching for a Coordinator of Faith Formation for kindergarten through sixth grade. Our religious faith formation program serves the parish's children and incorporates levels one and two of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for our youngest students. The position includes sacramental formation for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist. We are looking to increase family faith formation opportunities for children and parents.

The Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation will organize, guide, and facilitate the vision and goals for children’s faith formation.  This includes the age group kindergarten through 6th grade. This encompasses administering, overseeing, teaching, supervising, and resourcing faith formation programs and volunteer catechists. The person in this role will strive to develop healthy relationships with parents and parish families.  The desire to promote parents as the primary teachers of their children’s growth and understanding of the Catholic Faith is a foundational expectation for children’s faith formation. The primary goals of our efforts as baptized, disciples of Christ are to share the Gospel message of salvation in Christ and authentically pass on this inheritance to the present generation.

Education Requirements: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Education or related field. 2. Catholic theological training, certain Catholic ministerial certificates in religious education, and experience in parish faith formation programs may also be considered. 3. Training and certification in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is desired. 4. Extensive ministerial work in parish children’s catechesis will also be considered.

This is a salaried position. Healthcare insurance and retirement are part of the employee benefits.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to Anthony Allen at tallen@stpatsgh.org

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