DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION.  St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is seeking a Full-time Director of Faith Formation. The Director of Faith Formation will be responsible for our comprehensive parish faith formation program, sacramental preparation program and youth ministry program.  The ideal candidate will be fully committed to the Catholic faith, in good standing with the Church, and be able to model Church teaching.
 
Requirements: BA/BS in an appropriate field, such as Religious Studies, Theology, Education, or Pastoral Ministry and knowledge of Catholic doctrine and beliefs as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other relevant Church and Catechetical Documents. Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred. This is a full-time salaried position and includes benefits. Some evening and weekend hours are expected.
 
 
DIRECTOR OF LITUGICAL MUSIC is a pastoral musician, of service to the church at prayer, who shares faith, serves the community and expresses the love of God and neighbor through music.  Responsibilities include planning liturgical music for celebrations of the Eucharist on Sundays and holy days, leading regular rehearsals for Choirs, rehearsing with the cantors and musicians as needed, encouraging parishioners to participate and involve them in music at Masses and other duties as requested by the Pastor. 
 
Must possess a thorough knowledge of liturgical music and an understanding of how music is integral to, yet serves, the liturgy, understanding of the Catholic Church and Her liturgy, and a willingness to collaborate with the Pastor and staff.  Flexible, salaried position with benefits.

 
Please send resume and letter of interest to Sarah Kinsman/Welch, Parish Administrator to: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center Office - 1114 – 3^rd Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904 or via email to: parishadmin@stfrancis-church.org. Applicant must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check, complete VIRTUS safe environment training, and sign a Pastoral Code of Conduct. Applications will be taken until position is filled. For a more complete job description, visit our website at:  www.stfrancis-church.org.
 
Thank you for your interest in employment at the Church of St Francis of Assisi.