St. Mary – St Paul Catholic Church and School in Big Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a vibrant, mission-oriented Director of Faith Formation and Family Life. The ideal candidate is a faithful Catholic with a strong understanding of the Church’s teachings, a passion for evangelization, and a desire to cultivate a rich Catholic culture within the parish. This position requires someone who is organized, capable of coordinating volunteers and parish initiatives, and flexible with evening and weekend hours in order to serve the diverse needs of parish and campus ministry life.
Role Overview: The Director of Faith Formation and Family Life serves the parish by fostering a vibrant Catholic culture rooted in prayer, sacramental life, and ongoing formation. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive faith formation opportunities for children, youth, families, and adults within the parish community.
Essential Responsibilities: Youth Faith Formation, Middle and High School Ministry, Family and Adult Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), Volunteer Coordination, Parish School Collaboration, Newman Center Collaboration.
