PROVIDING GENERAL FAITH FORMATION AND RESOURCES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE TRADITION OF FRANCISCAN SPIRITUALITY TO FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS
I am a ministry professional with a passion for leading families into deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church, and a strong belief that faith formation is a life-long process, experienced in preparing couples for the sacrament of Marriage, parents for their child’s reception of the sacrament of Baptism, and children to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, Confirmation, and First Eucharist.
RELATED DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS
presently pursuing
2018
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design
Grand Canyon University
Catechist Certification
KINO Institute
2019
Marriage Preparation Certification
Diocese of Phoenix
2019
FOCCUS Facilitator Certification
FOCCUS Marriage Ministries
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Premier Pro
Parish Data Systems
Church Data Management Software
Flocknote
Church Communication & Data Management Software
Microsoft Office
MS Word
MS Excel
PowerPoint
Publisher
EXPERIENCE
Family Faith Formation Team Member
Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the Franciscan Renewal Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
2016 - Present
Scope of responsibilities include:
Infant Baptism Coordinator
Catechize parents for the sacrament of Baptism; manage paperwork for proper sacramental recording; oversee the Rite of Baptism at designated liturgies; implement and maintain a follow-up ministry for young families.
Family Catechesis Coordinator
Plan general faith formation lessons and activities for grades Pre-K through 3; prepare lesson materials and set up classrooms for sessions; train and supervise volunteer catechist team; plan special events and retreats for families.
Marriage Preparation Coordinator
Catechize newly engaged couples for the sacrament of Marriage; maintain diocesan prenuptial file; facilitate FOCCUS Marriage Inventory; coordinate the liturgy for the Rite of Marriage in collaboration with the church liturgical team.
Sacrament Preparation & Coordination Assistant
Assist the Director of Catechetical Ministries with the formation of families and children preparing for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, Confirmation, and First Eucharist; assist in the planning and execution of related liturgies; manage paperwork for proper sacramental recording.
Interim Youth Minister
Plan and execute youth group sessions for grades 4 through 12 using resources from Edge and Life Teen youth ministry programs; develop a core team of catechists to assist sessions utilizing online meeting resources.
Catechetical Ministries Administrative Assistant
Maintain family database; manage program registrations, payments, and paperwork; maintain and update department website pages; generate and distribute monthly department newsletter; post upcoming events and other items of interest to department social media accounts.