Pastoral Associate at St Therese Catholic Church Kansas City

Parkville, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastoral care, Adult faith formation, Evangelization, Sacramental preparation, Volunteer management, Verbal communication, Written communication, Collaboration, Teamwork, Time management, Instruction, Documentation

Industry

Description

Description Position Title: Pastoral Associate Status: Full time, exempt Reports to: Pastor Position Objective: St. Therese North Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Pastoral Associate that will assist the Pastor with the development and implementation of activities and programs designed to build up the faith life of adults in the parish. This position will direct or collaborate in pastoral care, adult faith formation, evangelization, OCIA and sacramental preparation. The Pastoral Associate will average 25-35 hours per week. Essential Duties: Direct adult education and faith formation programs. Coordinate and facilitate the parish OCIA program. Provide pastoral care for families. Prepare documentation for sacramental records. Oversee, direct, and train volunteers. Assess needs of parish adults for spiritual, intellectual, emotional and religious growth. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Exercise strong verbal and written communication skills. Earn other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Build constructive working relationships. Promote a sense of collaboration and teamwork. Earn trust and respect from a diverse group of staff, volunteers and parishioners Manage multiple, competing priorities Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Theology or related field, Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience teaching/facilitation education programs. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience providing Pastoral Care. Evening and weekend availability. Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church; includes faithful obedience to the Magisterium. St. Therese North offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays. Requirements Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

Responsibilities

The Pastoral Associate will assist the Pastor in developing and implementing faith formation programs and pastoral care activities for adults. Responsibilities include coordinating the OCIA program, managing volunteers, and preparing sacramental documentation.