Job Location
0066 Our Lady of Hope - Everett, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary
Description
The mission of Our Lady of Hope Parish is to encounter, experience, and share the transformative love of Jesus Christ. In the faithful pursuit of this mission, we are seeking a Pastoral Assistant of Discipleship. This role will assist the Pastor in the Parish's mission of evangelization and the formation of missionary disciples by supporting and equipping parish leaders and parishioners. This person must have a strong desire and capacity to meet people and to accompany them to greater levels of holiness. Through study, prayer, and mentoring, the Pastoral Assistant of Discipleship will help bring the laity to the fullness of a lived faith.
- Oversee a parish-wide process of evangelization, inspired by Pope Francis' vision of ministry that leads to an encounter with Jesus Christ, accompaniment into Christian community, and the formation of missionary disciples.
- Identify and implement programs and initiatives that teach, train, and inspire parishioners to become missionary disciples. Discipleship program: fosters authentic relationships while inviting parishioners to shared faith experiences. Lead small groups, teaching small group leaders how to form habits of a disciple.
- Work with organizing committees to plan and implement parish retreats, small faith communities, and other initiatives that provide discipleship formation opportunities for lay parishioners.
- Collaborate with the Coordinator of Religious Education and School Principal in supporting family and youth evangelization and discipleship.
- Collaborate with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program and other adult formation programs.
- Assisting in planning annual pastoral leadership orientation sessions and leadership retreats.
- Ability and willingness to implement the vision of the pastor and work with ministry leaders and volunteers, particularly in the areas of evangelization and discipleship.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (English/Spanish). You must state your interest in applying for the bilingual title designation. This will notify the hiring committee to evaluate your level of language proficiency as part of the interview process. Bilingual pay will be offered in addition to the salary.
This is a ministerial position: as such, the candidate must be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church. While you will report directly to the pastor, this position is a leadership position. You will be expected to be a self-starter and to remain motivated to bring tasks to completion.
Qualifications
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.