Priest – Fr. Mike Kueber
Administrator – Ryan Currens
Liturgy & Music – Neil Lubke
La Mission & Office – Ruth Evangelista
Maintenance & Custodial – Wil Flores
Church of the Assumption
Director of Faith Formation
Job Description
Position: Director of Faith Formation
Classification: Exempt – Full-time
Reports to: Pastor
Direct reports: Faith Formation Intergenerational Coordinator
Coordinates with: Priest, Director of Evangelization/Hispanic Ministries Coordinator, Maintenance Staff, Secretarial
Staff and Parish Administrator
The Director of Faith Formation will report directly to the Pastor. The Director of Faith Formation has administrative
responsibilities for the total faith formation program at Assumption parish, grades 1 – 11, adult, and sacramental
programs. The Director of Faith Formation must be capable of assisting the Director of Evangelization / Hispanic
Ministries Coordinator and Liturgist in managing a faith formation office, which will include administrative duties
involving the coordination of programs, documents, catechists, volunteers and maintenance of records. The Director of
Faith Formation must be comfortable assuming responsibility for all facets of the duties and the position as needed. This
is a full-time position averaging 40+ hours per week and involving flexible hours, including weekends and some evenings.
Employee is expected to submit a Time & Attendance Record Form as required by Parish Administrator or Pastor.
Planned absences must have prior approval of the immediate supervisors and all such absences must be recorded on time
and attendance record forms.
Competencies and Scope of Responsibilities
1. Knowledge of and the ability to convey effectively the official teachings of the church
regarding scripture, doctrine, morality and spirituality with demonstrated fidelity to these
teaching.
2. Supporting the Church Faith Formation Program by:
 Assisting with the coordinating/administrating of the Faith Formation
programs for grades 1 – 11, including the direct supervision of the
functioning program when necessary.
 Coordination/administration of sacramental programs, presently
involving First Reconciliation/ Eucharist, Marriage Preparation,
Baptismal Preparation and RCIA / Confirmation
 Recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of catechists and other
volunteers as deemed necessary by the Pastor.
 Management of the Faith Formation office, which will include but not
limited to:
o Development and distribution of documents to participants,
catechists, parents and parishioners, including the development
and distribution of the Faith Formation Calendar and Brochure
Church of the Assumption
305 East 77th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 866 - 5019
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Priest – Fr. Mike Kueber
Administrator – Ryan Currens
Liturgy & Music – Neil Lubke
La Mission & Office – Ruth Evangelista
Maintenance & Custodial – Wil Flores
Ensure adequate training and competency amongst all Parish
instructors
Maintaining required records, including permanent records of
programs and participants
Maintaining applications, background records and certification
records for all volunteers
Data entry using Parish Data Systems
Developing and providing required documents to the diocese
Updating of Faith Formation information on Parish website
3. Knowledge of or willingness to become familiar with diocesan policies and guidelines to
insure that the parish’s faith formation policies and programs are developed and
implemented in accordance with diocesan norms.
4. Knowledge of or willingness to become familiar with youth ministry/catechetical
documents, program resources, options and methodologies which enable the Parish to
select programs, texts, audio-visual materials and other resources appropriate to meet the
faith development of youth.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with the parish staff, catechists and other religious
education volunteers as well as parishioners by:
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Meeting with appropriate individuals and groups on a regular basis for
planning and communication purposes as agreed upon and deemed
necessary by the Pastor or in place of the Pastor as needed.
Participation in parish, deanery and diocesan meetings as well as faith
formation events as agreed upon and deemed necessary by the Pastor or
in place of the Pastor as needed.
Regular updating of skill by participating in conferences and other
continuing education opportunities.
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6. Preparation of regular/special request reports for the Liturgist, Administrator and Pastor
as well as other appropriate individuals/groups.
7. Serve as staff liaison to the following groups: Faith Formation Committee and Leadership
for Unity in Communities.
Qualifications for the Position
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The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of Religious Studies, Theology or Pastoral
Ministry or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Knowledge of and ability to convey effectively the official
teaching of the Church with a demonstrated fidelity to these teachings is necessary. This person needs to possess the
following qualities:
o An active and deep faith
o Full participation in the communal worship and life of the Church
o Good interpersonal relationship skills
o Good rapport with children and youth
o Good oral and communication skills (English and Spanish)
o Good computer skills—knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office
Church of the Assumption
305 East 77th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 866 - 5019
Priest – Fr. Mike Kueber
Administrator – Ryan Currens
Liturgy & Music – Neil Lubke
La Mission & Office – Ruth Evangelista
Maintenance & Custodial – Wil Flores
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Be collaborative and a team builder
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Maturity
Flexibility and availability on weekends and after school hours is a must.
Intercultural Competency
Applications accepted through 5-27-2016.
Church of the Assumption
305 East 77th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 866 - 5019