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Regional Director of Faith Formation & Discipleship, Diocese of Greensburg
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October 12, 2023The Regional Director of Faith Formation and Discipleship oversees the comprehensive faith formation and discipleship efforts at multiple parishes in a localized geographical area within the Diocese of Greensburg. The Regional Director provides leadership to assist the parish communities in building a solid foundation in adult spirituality, Christian discipleship, and children’s catechesis.
The position is full-time, exempt. The ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is necessary to succeed in this position.
The position reports to the Managing Director of Faith, Family, and Discipleship at the Diocese of Greensburg and works collaboratively with multiple pastors, clergy, and parish communities. The Managing Director of the Office of Faith, Family, and Discipleship will provide important supervision and collaboration in the establishment of this regional position to meet the Bishop’s vision of a creative, experiential faith formation and discipleship process that is in line with the mission, moral, and social teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Regional Director will have office and storage space at multiple locations. Minimum Qualifications:
The Regional Director of Faith Formation and Discipleship must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and a registered member of a Catholic parish faith community. The Regional Director must possess the ability to respect, promote, accommodate, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral, and social teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic Church. In addition, the Regional Director of Faith Formation and Discipleship is expected to have following qualifications:- MA in Theology or Religious Education or related field preferred.
- Previous experience as a parish catechetical leader or equivalent position.
- Familiarity with the Directory for Catechesis and other magisterial documents, including the exhortations of Pope Francis, Co-Workers in the Vineyard, and Renewing the Vision.
- Familiarity with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (certification in CGS preferred).
- Familiarity with various models of catechetical formation for adults, youth, and children.
- Valid drivers license and ability to drive to multiple locations with self-provided reliable transportation.
- Must successfully pass Criminal Background Checks and complete Safe Environment requirements for the Diocese of Greensburg and sustain this clearance.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Diocese of Greensburg offers generous health, vision, and dental benefits. The Diocese of Greensburg also offers 15 paid holidays annually, paid vacation and sick time, and a matching 403b retirement plan.
Resume with cover letter should be directed to Human Resources, Diocese of Greensburg, 723 E.
Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 or electronically at [email protected].