Director of Religious Education and Evangelism Coordinator (Spanish)

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

[email protected] and Rae-Mi LeRoy at [email protected].