About

• Description
• SUMMARY
• Under the direction of the Pastor, and in cooperative effort with the pastoral team, the Baptismal/ Marriage Prep Coordinator organizes and facilitates the process of preparing families to celebrate baptisms, as well as the planning, coordination, and execution of wedding masses. Using his/her administrative, liturgical, pedagogical, and pastoral skills, he/she will effectively plan, coordinate, execute, and evaluate all liturgical celebrations around these events.
• The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employee.
• 1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
• 2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
• 3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
• 4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Baptismal Responsibilities
• Implements the baptismal preparation process as developed in consultation with the Pastor.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates baptismal preparation volunteers.
• Ensures that appropriate materials are available for the program.
• Collects registration and baptismal certificates and completes all administrative work.
• Interviews families interested in baptism for their children.
• Facilitates information and parent meetings for baptismal preparation.
• Ensures that a spirit of prayer and hospitality prevails throughout the entire preparation process.
• Assists in setting dates and preparing for liturgies.
• Arranges for certificates and for names to be recorded in the parish registers.
• Maintains the baptism certificates and files.
• Wedding Responsibilities
• Develops and maintains marriage prep/marriage ministry.
• Contacts and meets with engaged couples, providing them with the cathedral guidelines and responding to any questions they may have.
• Consults with the pastor with any questions that arise outside the scope of the parish guidelines.
• Brings to the attention of the preparing clergy any matters related to the spiritual needs of the engaged couples.
• Schedules all weddings and wedding rehearsals on the cathedral calendar.
• Builds a relationship with each couple, ensuring timely and effective communication.
• Handles all administrative tasks related to wedding preparation.
• Records the marriages in the sacramental books and ensures proper archiving of marriage files.
• Direct contact for all marriage record requests.
• Manages, trains, and schedules the wedding coordinators.
• Manages all aspects of the FOCCUS Program, including volunteers.
• Assists the couple in understanding and implementing the parish guidelines with respect to music, flowers, decorations, photography, and video cameras.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Collaborates with the Pastor and other members of the Parish staff, integrating his/her own area of responsibility with the overall process.
• Ensures ministries adhere to applicable Diocesan risk management, communications, and Safe Environment policies; ensures timely fingerprinting and clearance of volunteers.
• Facilitates and/or participates in staff and committee meetings as well as meetings and events convened by the diocese as related to catechetical ministry or job responsibilities.
• Requirements
• QUALIFICATIONS
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• CATHOLIC FAITH
• Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Catechetics, or Pastoral Ministry from an accredited Catholic university or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and certification. Three to five years of experience in parish ministry, including lay ministry or ministry leadership responsibilities. Demonstrated experience working in an office environment with additional experience in customer service preferred. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking and writing skills a plus.
• OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• · Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• · Knowledge of Catholic doctrine and beliefs as presented in the documents of the Second Vatican Council, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other relevant ecclesial documents and publications.
• · Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher.
• · Possess valid Florida driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Employee may be required to work more than 40 hours including occasional evenings and weekends; performs extensive computer work.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.