Faith Formation Assistant - OCIA chez St. Ann Catholic Church

Position:             Faith Formation Assistant – OCIA

Status:                 Part-Time, Occasional

Date:                   September 24, 2025

Reports to:         Director of Music

Location:            St Ann Catholic Church 

     100 SW Alsbury Blvd

                            Burleson, Texas 796028

                                www.fwdioc.org 

General Position Summary:   Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which non-Catholics and adult Catholics receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). It is the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ. The OCIA assistant will work in tandem with the Director of Faith Formation in preparing the candidates for OCIA.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assist Director of Faith Formation in planning, preparing, coordinating all areas of the OCIA program
• Coordinates catechists, aides and other volunteers for the OCIA journey
• Help and participate in catechist formation programs
• Maintain records for individuals in the OCIA program
• Maintain resources for OCIA including ensuring facilities are reserved, prepared and opened, program materials are available and ready, audio/visual equipment is available and functioning for all programs

Supervision Given and/or Received: 

 Internal Contacts:

• Pastor
• Director of Faith Formation
• Business Manager
• Other Parish Staff

 External Contacts:

• Diocesan Staff
• Parish Volunteers

• Leaders/staff of the other Parish Offices

 Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to accept work interruptions while still remaining focused on duties  
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance
• Able to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time. Frequent use of a computer keyboard that requires repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Frequent walking and standing
• Regularly able to work evenings and weekends, especially throughout the school year
• Able to maintain confidentiality of personal data received and related to contacts in this position

 Travel Requirements:

 Education and Experience Preferred:

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Evangelization and Catechesis training preferred
• Religious education experience in a Catholic parish a plus
• Ability to work with adults and children of all ages and backgrounds required
• Successful completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment process required

 Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Canva required
• Organizational skills including time management, planning and resource management required

FLSA Designation:  Non Exempt, Part-Time, 21 hours per week