Associate, Office Services I

Company: Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth
Location: Wichita Falls
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Position: Associate Office Assistant for Children's Faith Formation/Religious Education
Date Revised: February 20, 2023
Reports to: Director of Religious Education
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
General Position Summary: Sacred Heart Catholic Church is seeking a team player who is committed to guiding children and their parents into their Eucharistic relationship with Jesus Christ through the Church. The Associate Office Services Assistant is part of a team that is passionate about a clear path of discipleship and presenting the Deposit of Faith "whole and entire, in all its rigor and vigor" (Catechesi Tradendae, 30).
This position is primarily responsible for supporting the Director of Religious Education in a comprehensive faith formation program and sacramental preparation process for grades Pre-K-5.
Principal Accountabilities:
Faith Formation
Support the various ministries, events, and initiatives relating to Faith Formation.

• Maintain registration for faith formation
• Maintain class folders and attendance
• Communicate with Parents on a weekly basis
• Participate in Diocesan programs involving Catechesis
• Organize, prepare and administer Summer Family Week (VBS), Arete, Missions, and other activities for children and their families
• Maintain database of families and classes Sacramental Preparation
  • Prepares materials for workshops and retreats
  • Maintains the records for RCIA Adapted for Children, First Communion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation preparation
  • Assists with curriculum planning and formation resources Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:
    • Ensures a consistent, joyful, and accessible sacrament preparation process
    • Ensures records are well kept and sensitive information is handled responsibly and professionally
    • Makes ongoing efforts to participate in the communal and sacramental life of Sacred Heart and seeks to build relationships with staff and faith instructors
    • Communicate timely with incoming questions and concerns regarding Children's Faith Formation Supervision Given and/or Received:
      This position reports to the Director of Religious Education who ultimately reports to Pastor. This person is not responsible for supervising any staff members.
      Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
      • Fixed worked schedule but hours will be varied throughout the year as the needs in the Parish may vary (i.e. working some nights and potentially Saturdays and Sundays)
      • This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding formation needs, tight deadlines and workloads Travel Requirements:
        • Some travel may be required for ongoing Diocesan training and for staff development Education and Experience Preferred:
          • Associates Degree Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
            • Excellent written and oral communication skills
            • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint Additional Preferred Skills:
              • Catholic in good standing with the Church
              • Have a missionary and discipleship mentality
              • Have excellent interpersonal skills
              • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
              • Outgoing and friendly
              • Strong attention to detail
              • Humble, with genuine openness to constructive criticism
              • Faithful, joyful, authentic, charitable and courageous
              • Works well with a team
                FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
                Job Grade: Part-Time

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