Coordinator of Initiation (OCIA) and Sacramental Preparation

Do you love sharing your Catholic faith?  Does experiencing others encountering Jesus through the beauty of the Sacraments bring you joy? Is the Holy Spirit calling you to a new and transformative journey? If you’ve answered yes to any or all of these questions, the position of Coordinator of Initiation (OCIA) and Sacramental Preparation may be for you.

Ascension’s Faith Formation Department seeks a Coordinator of Initiation (OCIA) and Sacramental Preparation who will work with the formation staff and volunteers. This is a part-time, 15 hours per week, hourly position.

Responsibilities and requirements include but are not limited to:

• Must be a Catholic in good standing willing to journey with those desiring to join our Catholic faith and those seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion. 
• Must have experience with and a working knowledge of the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), formally RCIA, including the selection of sponsors, the formation of an OCIA team, and parishioner engagement.
• Must have experience with the catechesis/instruction of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion.
• Must have excellent communication skills as they will be interfacing with those seeking entrance into the faith, parishioners in person, via email, and on the phone.
• Should be comfortable using technology, such as computers, copiers, etc.
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and be willing to learn Flocknote (training provided). 
• Scheduled hours will be determined in collaboration with the Director of Religious Education, taking into account the needs of the Inquirers, Candidates, Catechumens, and preparation for other sacraments.
• Recording sacramental records and notification to other parishes about sacraments.

Interested candidates should send a Letter of Interest and Resume to Bridgett Passauer at passauerb@ascensionvb.org