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Lay Pastoral Assistant - Sacramental Coordinator\Parish Catechist

Job Description

Full time position

Under the direction of the Pastor, and working together with other parish staff, coordinates the Sacramental preparation programs and other catechesis initiatives of St. Joseph Parish.

Sacramental Catechesis

•  Plan and execute the parish catechetical programs in collaboration with parish clergy

•  Plan the Calendar for the preparation and celebration of the First Holy Communion (FHC) and Confirmation

•  Recruit, train and coordinate a team of volunteers

•  Coordinate registration and preparation process along with the local Catholic Schools

•  Maintain list of participants and ensure proper documentation

•  Respond to enquiries from Parents in a timely manner

•  Provide support for the preparation of Public\Private School Children for FHC and Confirmation

•  Assist at preparation meetings and coordinate volunteers for these meetings

•  Assist at the Celebration of the Sacraments and coordinate volunteers for the Liturgies

•  Develop and implement Initiation Programs for Children when required.

Schools

•  Coordinate School visits and Mass schedules

•  Provide Schools with Mass templates for their individual celebrations

•  Coordinate the booking of Hall\Meeting Rooms and Church for school activities

•  Provide information on Share Life and encourage school participation

Other Faith Development Activities

•  Coordinate, promote and organize faith development activities (eg. guest speakers, lecture series, parish missions, and any other activities that may be required)

•  Other duties as assigned

General requirements

•  Superior written and verbal skills

•  2-3 year experience in a similar position

•  Diploma in theology, religious education or equivalent

•  Ability to work cooperatively, flexible hours (days/evenings)

•  Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (2007) an asset

•  Demonstrated excellent organizational/time-managements skills

Those wishing to be considered for this position should submit their resume and cover letter to Fr. Marc-André Campbell, Pastor, at office@stjosephstreetsville.com or by fax to 905-542-7052.  Deadline for submission is August 14, 2015

We thank all applicants, however, only respondents selected for an interview will be contacted

Totus Tuus at St. Joseph's Parish

   Join us for this exciting week and share in the Good News of our Lord through catechetical instruction, Mass, confession, songs, games and more! The groupings will be:

 ►  Grades 1-6 on July 6-10 (Mon. to Fri.) 9 am – 2:30 pm

              Cost is $65

 ►  Grades 7-12 on July 5-9 (Sun. to Thurs.) 7 pm – 9 pm

              Cost is $65/person for evening program

To register, or for more information, visit or contact the Parish Office. Additional information regarding this program is available at www.totustuustoronto.ca Anyone wishing to volunteer, please contact the parish office.