Posted: 07/18/2025
Our Lady of Hope Parish Family (C3) is in search of a faith-filled, vibrant and welcoming person to be Coordinator of Evangelization and Catechesis, assisting with both adult and youth faith formation within our family of parishes.
Primary responsibilities will be to serve as lead catechist and process coordinator for OCIA and OCIC, helping prepare adults and youths to enter the Church at Easter and other points throughout the year. Most OCIA classes for adults and high school youth will meet one night per week from August through Pentecost, and on Sundays during Lent, although individualized catechesis may be necessary at other times during the week. This position will also lead the OCIC process and catechesis for youths 8 to 14 years old. The Coordinator will be expected to maintain extended relationships with newly initiated Catholics and support/accompany them as they continue to grow in their faith. Additional responsibilities may include participation on the staff evangelization team, exploring opportunities and methods to engage and form parishioners. The ideal candidate shall have had formal post-high school faith formation, (preferably a Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a field such as Theology, Catechetics and Evangelization, or Pastoral Ministry) and/or experience in the missionary field or parish pastoral work. The candidate should be proficient with office computer applications, as frequent electronic communication and Sacramental record keeping are required.
The Coordinator of Evangelization and Catechesis will report directly to the Director of Evangelization as well as have a functional relationship with the Director of Youth Evangelization.