We are hiring a PreK-6th Grade Faith Formation Coordinator.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and references to olbh@olbh.org.

For more information, call Katie in the parish office at 605-787-5168.

Our Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Job Description: Our Lady of the Black Hills is seeking a faith-filled and experienced Coordinator of Children’s Ministry to lead and oversee its programs including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), OCIC, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and traditional 4^th-6^th grade faith formation. In addition, this individual will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of faith formation PreK-6^th grade, supporting and recruiting catechists for the spiritual formation of children in accordance with Catholic teaching.

Hours: up to 40 hours/week (32+ hours required to receive benefit package)

Please send resume and cover letter to olbh@olbh.org. For more information contact Katie in the parish office at 605-787-5168.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate Traditional Elementary Faith Formation for grades 4^th-6^th

• Recruit and train disciples to serve as catechists and as assistants
• Assess and provide curriculum and needed supplies to catechists, maintain classrooms

Coordinate Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) for grades PreK-6^th

• Coordinate and implement CGS in accordance with national guidelines
• Recruit and train disciples as catechists and assistants
• Develop and maintain the atrium environment, maintain and prepare atrium materials
• Maintain yearly records of students presentations

Coordinate Sacramental Preparation for Children

• Parent meetings, retreats, sacramental events for children seeking to receive the sacraments
• Coordinate children in the Order of Christian Initiation of Children (OCIC) program
• Assess and provide curriculum and needed supplies to catechists, maintain classrooms

Coordinate Supplemental Programs for Children

• Summer Vacation Bible School and/or Duc in Altum for one week each summer
• Other opportunities for summer fellowship and faith formation as requested
• Coordinate and prepare a children’s concert each year.
• Catechist Support and Collaboration 
• Works with OLBH Safe Environment Coordinator to ensure that all students and catechists receive the required training 
• Recruit catechists and provide ongoing support, mentorship, appreciation, and training for catechists 
• Communicate with catechists to assess the needs of the parish and ensure adequate resources are available 
• Ongoing recruitment of CGS catechists to attend trainings 
• Find and provide substitutes as needed

Position Expectations

• Complete Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training Level I-3 and attend VSI Basic
• Create and manage program schedules, student enrollment, manage all parent communications, prepare and maintain a yearly budget
• Attend meetings as required including Pastoral Ministry Days, Staff, and Pastoral Council and Discipleship Commission; may be outside of regular working hours
• Collaborate with the faith formation staff; the ability to work collaboratively is a must
• Belong to or join the OLBH community as an active and practicing Catholic in good standing
• Event coordination, general office assistance and other duties as assigned