Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Job Openings for Parish Catechetical Leaders in the Archdiocese of Louisville
| Director of Formation and Initiation | |
| Opening: | Director of Formation and Initiation |
| Parish/School: | St. Martha 2825 Klondike Ln. Louisville, KY 40218 (491-8535) |
| Description: | St. Martha Catholic Church is seeking a Director of Formation and Initiation reporting directly to the Pastor. This position is full time with full benefits.Responsibilities Include: • Coordinating and implementing parish faith initiatives for adults and families, including Bible and book studies, online learning opportunities, parish mission, and faith enrichment experiences. • Lead and coordinate parish Initiation for adults and children. (Desired experience & training with RCIA.) • Direct and overseeing sacrament preparation in parish and school, as well as the parish children’s religious education programs. • Supervising volunteers and training catechists involved in formation. |
| Qualifications: | • Must be an active practicing Catholic, familiar with parish activities and having previous experience working in a Catholic parish setting. • A bachelor’s degree in related field. • Working toward Catechist certification and ongoing formation opportunities. • Previous experience working in a parish setting desired. • Welcoming personality with strong pastoral and communication skills, open to building relationships in a diverse community. • Ability to learn and navigate current technology and use of social media platforms. |
| Contact: | Email Resume to parish@stmarthachurch.org |
| Director of Parish Life and Engagement | |
| Opening: | Director of Parish Life and Engagement |
| Parish/School: | St. Michael |
| Description: | St. Michael Catholic Church is hiring for a full time Director of Parish Life and Engagement reporting directly to the Pastor. This position will be full time and will receive benefits such as medical insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick days.Responsibilities Include:Leads, coordinates and engages in the planning and executing of parish programs.Responsible for planning and coordinating adult formation opportunities such as Bible Study, Parish Mission and faith enrichment speakers.Serve as a liaison for various existing parish ministry groups.Engage and assist groups with creating new social and service opportunity’s for adults in the parish.Assisting with Stewardship by connecting volunteer parishioners with ministry leaders. |
| Qualifications: | A bachelor’s degree in related field.Master Catechist preferredPrevious experience working in a parish setting desired.Must be a self-starterMust have expertise in relationship building and management.Ability to communicate with diverse audiences.Must be an active Catholic familiar with Parish Activities. |
| Contact: | Email Resume to Kelly Collard, at kcollard@stmichaellouisville.org |
Women of the Church National Conference 2023
When it comes to women in the Church, the Spirit is stirring.
Join us July 19-21, 2023 in Collegeville, MN for the third Women of the Church national conference. Sponsored by Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary. The conference will do as St. Paul urged the early Roman Church: to Welcome Her and all her extraordinary gifts.
Everyday, through diverse vocations, women share their leadership skills, liturgical and ministerial talents, theological insight, and prophetic imagination. Come celebrate these gifts and, in community with others, imagine a Church even more welcoming of women.
Click here for more information.
5 tips for going back to confession if it’s been a while
Lent is a time when a lot of people think about returning to the sacrament of reconciliation. But if it’s been a while, that can be kind of a daunting idea. What are the words I’m supposed to say, exactly? And what happens if I don’t do it right?
If you’re someone who’s thinking about going back to the sacrament, here are a few tips to help you get more comfortable.
To continue reading this article by Jim McDermott from America Magazine click here.
Retreat on National Standards from NALM
Retreat on Standard 1: The Human Dimension
Why should I attend?
This 3-hour retreat will offer you the following:
* Deep reflection on Standard 1: The Human Dimension
* Ways you can use the standards for your own personal growth as a lay minister.
* Tools you can bring back to your place of ministry to offer retreats for those in your ministry.
* A prayerful exploration of your ministerial vocation.
* A chance to relax, recharge, and retreat.
The cost of the retreat includes the following:
1. The retreat experience itself.
2. The Facilitator guide in electronic format.
3. The Participant guide in electronic format.
Similar retreats on standards 2-4 will be offered in the future. Click here for the 2018 National Certification Standards.
Tuesday, March 14 @ 1:30-4:30 PM EST
Non-Member / Basic: $50
Standard / Sustaining: $40
| Meet the Retreat Facilitators |
 Fr. Joe Merkt has dedicated his priestly life to supporting and promoting lay ministry. He has been a NALM member for almost thirty-five years, and has served on a number of NALM’s committees and also on its Board of Directors. He has given presentations, directed workshops, and guided retreats for lay ministers in a number of dioceses. Fr. Joe helped develop the original common lay ministry standards. These continue to be updated and enriched by NALM in collaboration with a number of other national ministry associations. These Spirit filled standards, fully endorsed by the US Bishop’s Office for Certification of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, provide the inspiration for this retreat. |
Pattie Batchman, recently retired former Director of the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Office for the Diocese of Cleveland. She has B.S. degrees in Biology and Computer Science, and a Master of Theology from St. Mary Seminary and Diocesan Certification. Previously, she has served as Pastoral Associate, Director of Religious Education, and Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leader. Pattie is passionate about offering education and formation for all who serve in our Church, for both volunteers and parish staff members, to equip and empower missionary disciples to serve God and others!  |
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