Director / Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program

FLSA Status: Exempt – Salaried

Hours: Full-time (minimum 40 Hours weekly) – Typically M-F, with occasional nights and weekends.  

Supervisor: Parish Operations Director, Pastor and School Principal

Location: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 202 W. Kronkosky, Boerne, TX 78006

Position Purpose: 

The Director of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be responsible for developing and managing a parish and school-based pastoral ministry for pre-school and elementary age children per the requirements of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program (CGS) through CGSUSA.

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Essential Functions:

· Ensure CGS Program is developed and delivered within the parish and school per the program’s prescribed requirements by pursuing and maintaining personal CGS formation certification.

· Manage CGS formation process for all CGS catechists, ensuring properly trained catechists are delivering faith formation to enrolled children correctly and effectively. 

· Schedule qualified catechists and assistants for multiple levels and sessions per week, for the parish and school. Continuously monitor and evaluate effectiveness of CGS program delivery and adjust as necessary. 

· Recruit and provide formation training opportunities for new and current catechists for CGS.

· Host ongoing CGS level formations and continual formation opportunities for all catechists. 

· Determine Atrium set up and materials, ensuring each is up to date in accordance to CGSUSA.

· Develop format, schedule and conduct catechist with parent meetings. 

· Communicate with parents via email, Flocknote, and or social/media regarding Good Shepherd catechesis and activities. Provide parish webmaster all updated information for CGS faith formation on website and in bulleting on a timely basis. 

· Develop and manage faith formation ministry budget.

· Recruit, train and supervise a part time assistant to help with the daily operation of the CGS program. 

· In conjunction with the Director of EFF, plan and deliver training and administration of Elementary Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist annually for the parish and school. 

· Coordinate with Youth Minsters on developing and delivering joint programs within the parish.

· Coordinate and lead special events and Masses involving children of the parish and school. This includes: recruiting and coordinating children for monthly Children’s Mass, family events for key moments in the liturgical calendar and fostering a school environment where students feel connected to the rhythms of the Church. 

· Co-lead development, preparation and delivery of Vacation Bible School, as well as Family Catholic Camp.

· Assist the school Principal in developing a strong preschool curriculum, guiding preschool staff and participating in daily opening prayer/Mass. 

· Help to create a strong connection between the school and church families to foster unity and a shared sense of purpose. 

Education and/or Experience

• Must have minimum Level II certification for CGS and make consistent progression for all levels of certification 

• Degree in theology, pastoral ministry, religious education or equivalent preferred

• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience in diocesan or parish/school ministry to children, CGS preferred.

• Leadership experience should include ministry in multicultural settings

• Incumbent must be up to date on all required safe environment training and background checks, including transportation/MVR.

Required/Essential Skills

• Practicing Catholic with pastoral ministry experience in multicultural context.

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication ability with particular emphasis on speaking and presentation skills.

• Must have strong leadership ability and personnel management skills.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to assess the needs of parish and school children. 

• Ability to provide leadership in a highly multicultural context with diplomacy, respect, and with the goal of providing solution-support to ministry leaders.

• Ability to independently plan, prioritize and organize to meet CGS goals and deadlines.

• Ability to relate to and work with others in a cooperative manner and in a team model.

• Excellent project management and time management skills.

• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Operating knowledge of social media.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.