Faith Formation Employment

Parish/ diocesan positions come open and we place the information here.  Please send openings to

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS
arbucklec@sfarch.org

   

Positions Open in Archdiocese

Administrative Assistant, Mission Dolores Parish Office
Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person with office secretarial and administration skills to work as a full-time Administrative Assistant. Mission Dolores is a dynamic and diverse parish located in San Francisco. Job duties include: Secretarial, Administration, and Management of facilities. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, general computer knowledge, and the ability to multi-task. Spanish-speaking and familiarity with the Catholic Church are highly desirable. A comprehensive benefits package is offered. Please send resume to: Fr Francis Garbo: fgarbo@missiondolores.org

Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator, St. Agnes, San Francisco
St. Agnes Parish is seeking a part-time coordinator of Children's Faith Formation (CFF). The CFF coordinator is responsible for a comprehensive religious education program for children and teens, including whole-family catechesis for Sacramental preparation and holistic support for parents and families throughout the year. The CFF coordinator partners with the Archdiocese of San Francisco and works with staff at St. Agnes in support of the mission of St. Agnes. Applicants should be practicing Catholics with strong organization, communication and leadership abilities. Experience in pastoral ministry, teaching, and faith formation is preferred. Contact Grace@SaintAgnesSF.com for more information. For a complete job description and instructions for applying, click here.

Director of Evangelization & Adult Faith Formation (EAFF)
Location : St. Dominic’s Catholic Church is a vibrant, diverse Dominican parish that serves
approximately 1900 households in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
See www.stdominics.org .
Reports to : Pastor & Parish Administrator
Job Summary : To develop, maintain, and administer evangelization and catechetical programs for all
adults of St. Dominic’s parish. The director will passionately share in our Dominican parish’s mission
“to radiate the joy of the Gospel in the heart of the City.” Candidates should be well organized, exhibit
strong communication skills (including word, spreadsheets, email, and public speaking), and be able
to lead prayer and direct and collaborate with the volunteers, parents, and parish staff of our growing
program. Includes two or more work weeknights per week, and seasonal events or liturgies on
weekends.
The Director’s purpose is to develop and support:
● Evangelization : proclaim the Gospel in the community, especially to adults of ages 18 and
above, using various forms of outreach, witnessing, preaching, and media.
● Worship : work with the parish staff to to support the training and apprenticeship of neophytes,
confirmandi, and returning Catholics to share their gifts and participate in the liturgy
● Formation: collaborate with the pastor in coordinating, administrating, and teaching catechesis,
sacramental preparation, theological forums, and study groups, and to the support the
discipleship, personal development, and ongoing spiritual knowledge and growth of all adults
in the parish.
Programs and Initiatives Under the Director’s Responsibility
● RCIA: Tuesdays, 7-9pm; September through Pentecost (including Mystagogy), w/ 2
day-retreats
● Torch: Seasonal Small Christian Community journeys, led by facilitators trained by EAFF
● Annual Radiate Conference (speaker event and/or workshop) in the Fall
● Annual Called & Gifted Workshop & Follow Up : (1.5 day workshop in early summer).
● Lay Mission Project: New 3-year formation journey, with two small groups at St. Dominic’s that
are administered by the EAFF. The EAFF is a facilitator for one of the small small groups.
Content is provided by the Lay Mission Project.
● Alpha (Seasonal Evangelization, Inquiry Journey) A 5-12 week journey, the timing and season
of which is flexible.
● Summer Programming : Special study groups, series, etc through the summer.
● Administrator for parish media resources: Lending Library, Formed.org, etc
Recruitment and Training of Volunteer Personnel
Ø Recruit sufficient teachers and team volunteers to conduct the parish’s adult formation programs
Rev. 4/10/19
St. Dominic’s Church, SF
Ø Provide training for volunteer facilitators.
Ø Provide periodic spiritual enrichment and community-building experience (evenings of recollection,
appreciation dinner, etc.)
Administration
Ø Develop comprehensive calendar of all aspects of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation and
coordinate this with the parish’s master calendar
Ø Prepare annual budget and oversee expenditures after its approval by the parish administrator
Ø Arrange for use of the facilities needed to conduct EAFF programs; oversee the proper use and
maintenance of these facilities
Ø Maintain accurate records related to registration and attendance as well as any required
documentation related to sacramental preparation and celebration
Ø Serve on the pastoral staff and collaborate on major parish-wide events and staff development.
Communication
Ø Attend parish staff meetings; update staff and catechetical volunteer leaders regularly on matters
pertaining to the adult faith formation programs.
Ø Keep program participants and team volunteers informed of program information, usually by
weekly email.
Ø Attend monthly meeting of the parish formation commission, submit reports as required.
Continuing Education and Professional Development
Ø Maintain membership in a catechetical network
Ø Participate in the Lay Mission Project, and/or attend an ongoing formation/workshop/course each
year, as appropriate and available.
Qualifications
Ø BA (MA preferred) in theology, pastoral studies, catechesis, or related fields (education), or
equivalent experience.
Ø Strong leadership and administration skills
Ø Strong oral and written communication skills
Ø Basic skill in using computer devices (powerpoint, word, spreadsheet, email, google-forms)
Preferred Skills
Ø Comfortable making social media app and website announcements
Pay
Ø This is a full-time salaried position, with pay guided by the guidelines of the Archdiocese of San
Francisco.
To Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to Michael O’Smith, michaelosmith@stdominics.org                                                                                                                                                                                                        Spanish Speaking Religious Education Director
Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church and School, 1806 Novato Blvd. Novato, CA 94947
 
The Spanish Speaking Religious Education Director facilitates the organization and implementation of the Spanish Speaking Formation program.
 OLL Spanish Speaking Religious Education is conducted by a team of volunteer adults, with the Director acting as the team leader.
 The Spanish Speaking Religious Education Director will:

• Communicate in both English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking both languages with proficiency.
• Use technology including word processing, email and texting to communicate with fellow staff members, volunteers, and students’ families.
• Direct a team of approximately 8 volunteer catechists at Saturday morning classes (currently grades 1-3, with a possible expansion to grades 1-6 for the 2019-2020 school year) including sacramental prep for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
• Implement and coordinate Sunday Children’s Liturgy portion of noon Mass
• Work with clergy and volunteer catechist to prepare and instruct monthly Baptismal Prep class in Spanish and coordinate with the rectory to ensure all requirements are met for Baptism
• Check in weekly and communicate effectively with clergy, parish staff, and parish religious education staff
• Provide opportunities for Adult Faith Formation and work in community with various Spanish speaking parish groups
• Work in conjunction with religious education staff and parish volunteers to prepare RCIA and RCIC candidates

 
                                          The Spanish Speaking Religious Education Director adheres to Religious Education Guidelines of the Archdiocese of San Francisco by:
 

• Establishing the calendar and curriculum for the Spanish Speaking Religious Education program
• Presenting VIRTUS safety program to the children and submitting proof of completion
• Providing parent meetings and annual retreat for parents of First Communicants
• Gathering of documents and maintaining parish sacramental registry to record sacraments received at Spanish Speaking First Communion
• Sitting as a representative on quarterly Liturgy Committee meetings
• Having at least a Basic Catechist certificate or working towards completion of it.

 Position is part time and offers a maximum of 15 hours per week.
Interested candidates please email resume to erin@ollnovato.org

St. Brendan Church, 29 Rockaway Ave. SF  94127 is looking for a director of faith formation.  If interested contact Fr. Roger Gustafson at 415-681-4225  navigator@stbrendanparish.org
 
St. Finn Barr, 415 Edna St., SF 94112 is looking for a coordinator of faith formation.  This will be about 6 hours per week.  If interested contact Fr. Bill Mc Cain  415-333-3627  stfinnbarr@yahoo.com

St. Mary Star of the Sea. 180 Harrison Ave/ Sausalito. CA  94965.  Coordinator of faith formation for 6-10 hours per week.  If interested contact Fr. Michael Quinn  415-332-1765  starofthesea@starofthesea.us


Postions outside the Archdiocese
None at this time
 

                                                 Persons looking for ministry positions:

Greetings from the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry!
 
It is a great pleasure and privilege to present the 2019 Resume Book from the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. This book features in alphabetical order the resumes of thirty-seven prospective graduates who hope to offer their knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm in service to the church and faith-based institutions.  A table of contents provides a brief description of the master’s degree programs offered at the STM with a listing of students in each program. Students in our M.Div., M.A.T.M., and dual-degree programs have had extensive supervised training in either pastoral ministry or teaching. They have also fulfilled degree requirements for spiritual formation.  M.T.S. students have taken advantage of opportunities for spiritual and personal development and possess a wide breadth of theological knowledge. Some students have provided specific preferences for employment; however, most students wish to be considered for a variety of positions in ministry and education. We have also included an index of students listed by placement interest and regional preference.
 
We would appreciate your help in circulating this packet internally among colleagues who are seeking faith-filled, learned, and competent lay ecclesial ministers, teachers and administrators of the highest caliber.  Please contact students directly if you are interested in talking with them about employment opportunities. In addition, we invite you to post job notices on the STM Website www.bc.stm free of charge by sending notices to jacqueline.regan.2@bc.edu. We look forward to hearing from you in the future.
 
Sincerely,
Jacqueline McNiff Regan                                                            Barbara Quinn, RSCJ
Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services                Associate Director, Spiritual Formation

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