Coordinador del Ministerio Hispano - Diocese of Austin Catholic Parishes

Job Summary:

The Coordinador del Ministerio Hispano is an essential member of the Family Discipleship team and coordinates adult and family ministries in Spanish. The Coordinador del Ministerio Hispano engages parents as the primary educators of their children; works to move adults and families from the "encounter" stages of evangelization into the "grow" and "witness" phases of discipleship formation. Attention should be given to sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Vision

We are "deeply convinced...that "the path to the future passes through the family"" (Christifidelis Laici, 41). The domestic church is the ordinary means of evangelization. Jesus modeled for us discipleship in the context of small groups and relationships. The family exists as a small group, created by God for the sake of making disciples. "The Christian family, as the "domestic Church", ...makes up a natural and fundamental school for formation in the faith: father and mother receive from the Sacrament of Matrimony the grace and the ministry of the Christian education of their children" (Christifidelis Laici, 62). The Family Discipleship team will work to make disciples in the context of these small groups, first the family but also small groups of parishioners. "There exist in the world countless people who unfortunately cannot in any sense claim membership of what could be called in the proper sense a family...for all of these people there exists a "good news of the family...No one is without a family in this world: the Church is a home and family for everyone, especially those who "labor and are heavy laden."" (Familiaris Consortio, 85)

Essential Job Duties

Adult & Family Ministry in Spanish

• Support Whole Family Catechesis/Formation together with the Family Discipleship team with the goal of parents growing in discipleship together so that they might be equipped to make disciples of their children.
• Welcomes new families and connects them to ministries.
• Connect with current families with the goals of building bridges of trust and assessing needs for consideration of future ministry.
• Design, direct, and realize opportunities for adults and families to grow in their faith at home and in their parish community through retreats, workshops, and other relational events guided by the mission of making disciples.
• Provide pastoral care of adults and adult ministry volunteers.
• Provide support for families in difficult circumstances (bereavement, divorce, widowed, infertility, addictions, immigration, blended families, children with special needs, etc.).
• Provide opportunities for deepening catechesis for adults (Bible studies, speaker series, etc.).
• Provide tools for adults to deepen their spiritual lives, such as books, pamphlets and online resources (Formed.org, Hallow, etc.).
• Provide resources and workshops to families to equip them to build the domestic Church throughout the stages of family life. (i.e., Christian parenting, couple prayer, etc.)
• Implement and support small groups that nurture discipleship formation, including family discipleship groups.
• Support Pastoral Juvenil with the goal of forming young adults and sending as missionary disciples.
• Serve as a resource in various parish adult formation and prayer groups.
• Initiate new programs, as well as work with existing programs, to meet various needs.
• Collaborate with Sacrament Preparation, Children's and Youth Ministry for parent education.
• Plan and coordinate Advent and Lenten parish missions at service of the mission and priorities of the parish.
• Provides programs and resources for marriage enrichment (workshops, marriage coaching, events) and support to movements that promote marriage and family life (e.g., Marriage Encounter, Retrouvaille, Cursillo, etc.).
• Plans family activities that support the domestic church, such as, but not limited to: Stations of the Cross in Lent, and Advent and Lent celebrations.
• Provides resources for training in Natural Family Planning.
• Prepare families for Presentación de Tres Años and invite families into parish life; coordinate Pressentación de Tres Años in collaboration with Liturgy.
• Prepare teens and families for Quinceañeras and invite families into parish life; coordinate Quinceañeras in collaboration with Liturgy.
• Along with other pastoral staff, will be responsible for outreach to new and potentially unengaged parishioners.
• All areas of responsibility extend to church and school families as well as families and individuals within our parish boundaries.

Administration

• Develop an effective team of volunteers to serve as ministers to adults and families. Form, equip and send volunteer leaders.
• Provide opportunities for volunteers to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate and dismiss volunteers, catechists and team members as needed.
• Serve as a resource and planning consultant with special ministry/programs such as prayer groups, parish community events, etc.
• Develop strategic plans for future ministry development.
• Provides strategic direction to the above ministries.
• Collaborate with the Data & Administrative Assistant (Engagement & Worship) to coordinate the use of parish facilities and ensure EIM compliance of volunteers.
• Collaborate with Administrative Assistant to support needs of ministries.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and other events as required.
• Assesses effectiveness of services provided to families.
• Establish and administer an annual budget for adult and family ministries in collaboration with the Director of Family Discipleship.
• Maintains a safe environment as prescribed by EIM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (SKA)

• Understands the role of family as domestic Church within the mission of evangelization.
• Mission driven and a creative problem solver.
• Understands Catholic teaching on evangelization as presented in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of Vatican II, Papal encyclicals, documents of the USCCB, and other relevant Church documents.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Has good verbal and written communication skills.
• Has good interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others (staff, clergy, religious, and laity).
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques.
• Ability to maintain respect at all times.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Demonstrates a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Has organizational skills required to manage many people and projects.

Charisms

• Passionate about nourishing and supporting families. Possesses some of the following charisms: Administration, Encouragement, Healing, Pastoring.

Education, training and/or experience

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry or related field or equivalent required.
• Experience in providing pastoral support.

Catholic Requirement:

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Ministerial Character

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish (St. Louis King of France Catholic Church and School - Austin, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clergy and lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church and School - Austin, Texas help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Mental / Physical Tasks:

Working Conditions:

• All employees of the parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church.
• The parish is an at-will employer, which means the employment relationship can be terminated at any time, with or without notice, by either the employee or the employer.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the parish are tobacco free.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
• May be required to use personal or parish vehicles to drive to off-site locations.
• Traveling within and outside the parish to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may include overnight lodging.