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St. Angela Merici has two full time positions available. 

Director of Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization
Director of Elementary Catechesis

See the job descriptions below.

Director of Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
Missouri City, TX

Summary:
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church is a dynamic growing community of 1800+ families. We have an opening for a full-time Director of Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization. This position will report directly to the Pastor, and to the Parish Administrator for all HR related issues.

Area of responsibilities:
The Director of Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization will assist the Pastor in the care, guidance, growth of the parish community by evangelizing, teaching, forming, and guiding the faithful in their faith journeys. The Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation works directly with individuals, groups and oversees volunteers and others as directed by the Pastor.  The Director also works collaboratively with the Director of Youth Ministry, Director of Elementary Catechesis, Director of Mother’s Day Out and the Director of Family Life to ensure cohesive parish-wide catechesis and faith formation. 

The Director will work to develop strong adult faith formation programs for the parish- i.e. RCIA, Bible Studies, Missions, Guest Speakers, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Seniors Ministry, Retreats, and other learning opportunities that allow for the adults of our parish to grow in their relationship with Christ, learn about their Catholic faith and to serve our parish community through discipleship and evangelization.
 

• Cultivate online educational opportunities and resources for adult faith formation.
• Coordinate frequently with Director of Youth Ministry, Director of Elementary Catechesis, and Director of Mother’s Day Out to create a comprehensive plan to reach the parents of those programs.
• Provide and encourage ongoing faith formation, professional development, and spiritual enrichment for volunteers, leaders, and staff members.
• Develop a welcoming atmosphere with intentional outreach, mass aides, and informational programs teaching the basics of our Catholic faith
• Oversee the parish lending library
• Oversee a welcome ministry that supports and reflects the vision of the parish mission

• Practicing Catholic able to participate in the Sacraments of the Church and a strong knowledge of Catholic faith and doctrine
• BS/BA degree in Religious Education or related field (required)
• Minimum five years of active ministry work with leadership or management experience
• Experience as Director of Religious Education or Faith Formation preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and organize volunteers
• Must be organized and have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be proficient in using the computer including Word, Excel, email, etc.

Complete job description available upon request.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references via email to margaretmyers@stamericigh.com

Director of Elementary Catechesis
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
Missouri City, TX 77459

Position Summary –
The vibrant church of St. Angela Merici, Missouri City, TX seeks an enthusiastic disciple to fill the full-time position of Director of Elementary Catechesis for grades Pre-K – 5. The Director will be responsible for our faith formation programs for children, including the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, RCIA for children, faith formation adaptive for special needs, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and special celebrations.  This position will report directly to the Pastor, and to the Parish Administrator for all HR related issues. 

The areas of responsibility include developing the catechetical calendar, recruiting and training catechists, setting curriculum, and setting the Faith Formation budget. 

Catechetical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and implement programs which foster the spiritual development of children and their families in accordance with Archdiocesan guidelines and parish policies
• Recruit, empower, lead and train volunteers and catechists
• Select and design the curriculum and resources for Elementary Faith Formation and First Sacraments.
• Coordinate & oversee Vacation Bible School in the Summer
• Design and implement an RCIA adapted for children program and coordinate the celebration of sacraments with the RCIA program for adults.

• Oversee implementation of catechetical budget (including collection of any tuition, paying bills, maintaining accurate records, etc.)
• Oversee the ordering of materials and resources necessary for faith formation
• Request complete records of enrollment, catechist certification, and required documentation for sacramental preparation and celebration, etc.
• Implement safe and secure policies for Kids Club & CLOW

• Recruit and train catechists
• Design curriculum and approve resources

• Practicing Catholic able to participate in the Sacraments of the Church and a strong knowledge of Catholic faith and doctrine
• Minimum of three years of experience in religious education
• Available on Tuesday afternoon and early evening hours as well as Sunday morning
• Proficient in use of a computer and the Microsoft Office Suite, email, etc;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and organize volunteers
• Must be organized and have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Complete job description available upon request.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references via email to margaretmyers@stamericigh.com