Director of Adult Formation, Evangelization and Outreach - Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish - Chicago - VIC II na Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

The Director of Adult Formation, Evangelization, and Outreach assists the parish's efforts to foster mature adult discipleship and evangelization both within and beyond the parish community. This position focuses on deepening the faith and engagement of adult Catholics and inviting others into the life of the Church. The director is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing improvement of the ministries and evangelization initiatives. The director must demonstrate strong leadership skills necessary to identify, develop, and
retain a fully formed and well-functioning volunteer team critical to the success of parish ministry.

Adult Formation

• Oversees the program for the preparation of adults who request the sacraments including Adult Confirmation, OCIA and marriage.
• Plan formation opportunities for spiritual and intellectual growth of the community, (retreats, lectures, talks, concerts)
• Maintain and develop the Adult Faith Formation Team to help implement a vision that reaches adults of all ages.
• Works with the Director of Liturgy and Music to ensure that the sacramental rites are celebrated in accordance with church guidelines and that they are celebrated with style and grace.
• Collaborate with the parish site administrator to ensure that the ministries comply with the guidelines for Protecting God’s Children for those who minister with and to children in accordance with the Archdiocese of Chicago policies.

Evangelization

• Develops a marriage preparation team and program that supports our couples throughout marriage preparation.
• Oversees the program for preparing the baptism of children.
• Assist the Pastor with the implementation of the parish mission and ensuring that parish ministries and leaders are aligned to it.
• Collaborate with the Director of Vicariate Renewal (archdiocesan office) and deanery to create events and opportunities for adult formation and evangelization.
• Maintain and develop the Young Adult Board. Establish individual relationships with young adults, provide formation, social and service opportunities. Foster a sense of community and belonging within the young adult community.

Outreach

• Oversee the marketing of adult faith formation opportunities at the parish, in the community and for
• Regularly review parish website for new and consistent formational and evangelization content.
• Assist with maintaining the parish’s social media presence. Use social media to spread the Gospel and
  invite others into a deeper relationship with Christ.
• Research, create and provide effective communication on formation for the weekly e-newsletter.
• Develop strategies to connect those with no religious affiliation to the Church, offering opportunities for
  the exploration of the Catholic faith

Job Requirements
• Practicing Catholic with understanding and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values.
• Vision and experience in evangelization.
• Solid understanding of Catholic social teaching, liturgy, and O.C.I.A.
• Ability to form and nurture small faith communities.
• Developed skills in leadership and a strong commitment to collaborative teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital technology used for communicating and presenting.
• Open to ongoing formation and education as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of inclusion and spirit of hospitality and welcome.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, faithful, joyful witness, available, fair and balanced,
dependable, person of integrity, sensitive to cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity and openness to the needs
of the parishioners.
• Ability to manage projects and be comfortable with change.
• Availability on evenings, weekends, Church holidays and Sacred Triduum

Preferred Job Skills and Experience
• M.Div., master’s or bachelor’s degree in pastoral studies, theology, education, adult formation or
equivalent.
• Seven or more years working in a pastoral setting or church environment.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year (Full Archdiocese of Chicago benefit package)

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The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has a salary of $60,000-$70,000. An employee’s pay within the salary/hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.