Coordinator for Catechetical Formation
Diocese of Oakland - Oakland
Admin & Clerical
Full-Time
Diocese of Oakland Position Description
Title: Coordinator for Catechetical Formation & RCIA Department: Faith Formation and Evangelization Reports To: Director, FFE
Direct Subordinates: None
EEOC Classification: Professional/Exempt (E-5), Full Time
Basic Function: In conjunction with the Bishop, the mission of the Diocese of Oakland and the Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization, the Coordinator will facilitate direct services and referrals to parishes and ethnic pastoral centers. This position is responsible for providing leadership, consultation, training, and support for catechists and lay leaders in the Diocese.
• Assists in creating, implementing, and sustaining catechetical formation and programming of the Diocese.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and instruction of on-going formation opportunities both catechists and other lay leaders.
• Participates in the developing and maintaining programs for recruiting, training, evaluating, and recertifying Basic and Master Catechists according to the California Catholic Conference policies. Approves all requests for Basic and Master Catechist Certification of catechists.
• Coordinates and implements the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program in parishes and or schools.
• Prepares for and teaches in the Serra Catechetical Institute and School of Pastoral Ministry as well as other catechist formation programs.
• Prepares and/or reviews catechetical curricula for the Diocese; review and recommend textbooks to parishes and schools.
• Provides specific leadership to smaller parish communities especially those who have special concerns.
• Provides a cluster network for Latino and English speaking DRE’s for information sharing, planning, vision, support, and to nurture a bridge between communities.
• Networks with pastors and parochial staffs to provide insight regarding the quality of individual programming; to assist in linking catechetical programming into a total and comprehensive formation experience.
• Models a collaborative approach to catechetical programming, ministry, and visioning. Work in solidarity with Latino ministries.
• Plans, collaborates, liaises with Catholic educational institutions to assist in providing programming for leaders in the Diocese.
• Demonstrates the ability to guide, customize, and follow through on all expected responsibilities for effective programs.
• Develops and monitors program/service budget for area/s of responsibility/ties.
• Visits parish catechetical offices to encourage, ascertain needs and concerns, and to provide a diocesan presence to the catechetical enterprise.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt the program to meet the needs of the Diocese by resolving problems. Answering questions, and addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
• Displays genuine interest and care for the people of the Diocese by honoring their cultural context and personality distinctions.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a collaborative style in a team environment.
• Drafts correspondences and other documents and papers.
• Utilizes computer graphic software and scanner to design special notices, bulletins, brochures, etc.
• Researches appropriate websites, books, journals, videos for recommendation to Director and other leaders of catechetical efforts.
• May be given various other assignments and projects consistent with the responsibility level and general duties of a Coordinator.
RCIA Duties and Responsibilities
• Visit parishes to encourage and provide a Diocesan presence to the evangelization enterprise.
• In conjunction with the FFE Director, develop a cohesive and effective evangelization strategy for the diocese; of primary concern are the non-practicing and unchurched in our community.
• Collaborate with the Department to provide innovative means, methods and resources for evangelization and young adult outreach throughout the diocese.
• Plan and coordinate days of training and enrichment for RCIA coordinators.
• Prepare RCIA guidelines for the Diocese in collaboration with the Diocesan RCIA Committee.
• Review and recommend RCIA materials to parishes and schools as needed.
• In collaboration with the Office of the Bishop and the Diocesan RCIA Committee, assist with the planning and coordination of the Diocesan Rite(s) of Election and Adult Confirmation.
Requirements and Preferences
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field; knowledge of Catholic catechetical documents.
Education Preferred: Master’s Degree in related field. Experience Required: Three years of experience in related field.
Experience Preferred: Five years of experience, particularly at a Diocesan level; working knowledge of diocesan, deanery, and parish structures and operations.
Skills Required: Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish. Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Skills Preferred: Ability to attract and effectively supervise volunteers.
Other Required: A Catholic who supports, lives, and communicates the teachings of the Catholic Church; ability to provide own transportation; valid CDL and verification of auto insurance; availability to work evenings and weekends if needed.
This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week position and includes full diocesan benefits, including health, dental/vision, sick and vacation accruals, basic life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as retirement contribution of 8% of salary into the Lay Employee Retirement Plan among other benefits.
Interested candidates please submit letter of interest and resume to:
Gloria Espinoza
Department of Human Resources
[email protected]
Title: Coordinator for Catechetical Formation & RCIA Department: Faith Formation and Evangelization Reports To: Director, FFE
Direct Subordinates: None
EEOC Classification: Professional/Exempt (E-5), Full Time
Basic Function: In conjunction with the Bishop, the mission of the Diocese of Oakland and the Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization, the Coordinator will facilitate direct services and referrals to parishes and ethnic pastoral centers. This position is responsible for providing leadership, consultation, training, and support for catechists and lay leaders in the Diocese.
• Assists in creating, implementing, and sustaining catechetical formation and programming of the Diocese.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and instruction of on-going formation opportunities both catechists and other lay leaders.
• Participates in the developing and maintaining programs for recruiting, training, evaluating, and recertifying Basic and Master Catechists according to the California Catholic Conference policies. Approves all requests for Basic and Master Catechist Certification of catechists.
• Coordinates and implements the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program in parishes and or schools.
• Prepares for and teaches in the Serra Catechetical Institute and School of Pastoral Ministry as well as other catechist formation programs.
• Prepares and/or reviews catechetical curricula for the Diocese; review and recommend textbooks to parishes and schools.
• Provides specific leadership to smaller parish communities especially those who have special concerns.
• Provides a cluster network for Latino and English speaking DRE’s for information sharing, planning, vision, support, and to nurture a bridge between communities.
• Networks with pastors and parochial staffs to provide insight regarding the quality of individual programming; to assist in linking catechetical programming into a total and comprehensive formation experience.
• Models a collaborative approach to catechetical programming, ministry, and visioning. Work in solidarity with Latino ministries.
• Plans, collaborates, liaises with Catholic educational institutions to assist in providing programming for leaders in the Diocese.
• Demonstrates the ability to guide, customize, and follow through on all expected responsibilities for effective programs.
• Develops and monitors program/service budget for area/s of responsibility/ties.
• Visits parish catechetical offices to encourage, ascertain needs and concerns, and to provide a diocesan presence to the catechetical enterprise.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt the program to meet the needs of the Diocese by resolving problems. Answering questions, and addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
• Displays genuine interest and care for the people of the Diocese by honoring their cultural context and personality distinctions.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a collaborative style in a team environment.
• Drafts correspondences and other documents and papers.
• Utilizes computer graphic software and scanner to design special notices, bulletins, brochures, etc.
• Researches appropriate websites, books, journals, videos for recommendation to Director and other leaders of catechetical efforts.
• May be given various other assignments and projects consistent with the responsibility level and general duties of a Coordinator.
RCIA Duties and Responsibilities
• Visit parishes to encourage and provide a Diocesan presence to the evangelization enterprise.
• In conjunction with the FFE Director, develop a cohesive and effective evangelization strategy for the diocese; of primary concern are the non-practicing and unchurched in our community.
• Collaborate with the Department to provide innovative means, methods and resources for evangelization and young adult outreach throughout the diocese.
• Plan and coordinate days of training and enrichment for RCIA coordinators.
• Prepare RCIA guidelines for the Diocese in collaboration with the Diocesan RCIA Committee.
• Review and recommend RCIA materials to parishes and schools as needed.
• In collaboration with the Office of the Bishop and the Diocesan RCIA Committee, assist with the planning and coordination of the Diocesan Rite(s) of Election and Adult Confirmation.
Requirements and Preferences
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field; knowledge of Catholic catechetical documents.
Education Preferred: Master’s Degree in related field. Experience Required: Three years of experience in related field.
Experience Preferred: Five years of experience, particularly at a Diocesan level; working knowledge of diocesan, deanery, and parish structures and operations.
Skills Required: Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish. Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Skills Preferred: Ability to attract and effectively supervise volunteers.
Other Required: A Catholic who supports, lives, and communicates the teachings of the Catholic Church; ability to provide own transportation; valid CDL and verification of auto insurance; availability to work evenings and weekends if needed.
This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week position and includes full diocesan benefits, including health, dental/vision, sick and vacation accruals, basic life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as retirement contribution of 8% of salary into the Lay Employee Retirement Plan among other benefits.
Interested candidates please submit letter of interest and resume to:
Gloria Espinoza
Department of Human Resources
[email protected]