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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Religious Education Director and
Evangelism Coordinator for Spanish Ministries
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Sedona, Arizona
DESCRIPTION: The Evangelism Coordinator for Spanish Ministries, under the direction of
the Pastor, assumes responsibility for catechetical and Sacramental instruction for Spanish-
speaking adult parishioners and the children of St. John Vianney Parish.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Accountable to the Pastor.
• Provide leadership in developing the vision and mission of Faith Formation in the
Parish.
• Develop goals and objectives and implement strategies for a comprehensive faith
formation program. This includes Spanish-speaking adults and Spanish and
English-speaking children.
SPECIFICS:
Religious Education
• Directs and oversees RCIA program for Spanish-speaking adults and children.
• Responsible for the recruitment, orientation, and training of volunteers/catechists
to conduct the Parish's catechetical programs.
Sacraments
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the Sacramental
Programs in Spanish for Baptism and Marriage Prep, and for Religious Education.
• Takes lead in preparing for Sacramental celebrations.
• Works with Parish Secretary to maintain updated participant's sacramental
records.
• Keep current in developments/changes with Diocesan policies as they relate to
formation and Sacramental practices. Maintain a relationship with the Diocesan
Office of Evangelization, Discipleship, and Spirituality.
Miscellaneous
• Manage publicity, promotion, and communication of Hispanic programs.
• Recruit, train, and collaborate with Hispanic ministry volunteers, including
liturgical ministers.
• Coordinate quarterly Hispanic leadership meetings.
• Leads and assists in special events such as Posada, Holy Hours, and Our Lady of
Guadalupe celebration.• Oversee the organization of the Spanish Liturgies (Sunday and Feast Days).
• Completes Certification Courses for Sacramental Prep Leaders regularly.
PROGRAMMING:
• Plan and promote an annual and monthly calendar.
• Coordinate registration and collection of fees for programs.
• Encourage and administer the Catechist certification process for catechists and
facilitators.
• In cooperation with the Parish Safe Environment Coordinator, implement
Diocesan and parish policies and guidelines, including those related to negligence,
sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and the safety and protection of children. Work
with the Safe Environment Coordinator to get all adults and children through the
Diocesan mandated training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Theology. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Three years in ministry at Parish or Diocesan level.
- Management experience.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Will need to go through Safe Environment Training.
Please send in your resume and two references to Father Ignatius Mazanowski at
frmaz@sjvsedona.org and Rae-Mi LeRoy at rleroy@sjvsedona.org.