The Holy Spirit is alive at St. John Neumann! A lot of great things are happening! We are expanding the Family Ministry area of Faith Formation. In the past two years, Family Ministry has consisted of Pray 'n Play Thursdays and a FM Monthly Event where families come together for a meal, a small faith lesson, service project, craft, and fellowship. Our numbers and interests have consistently grown in both areas allowing us to hire a Part-Time Family Ministry Coordinator who can take a greater focus on adding ways that we can better support our families. The first item on our agenda is to add to the Sunday experience for parents of toddlers. During the 10:30 AM Mass, we plan to offer childcare for children ages 1-4 so the parents and older children can focus more on the Mass.

Our Part-Time FM Coordinator will require a friendly, outgoing personality, knowledge of the Catholic Faith, the dedication to recruit and lead volunteers in activities that will foster a pro-life environment here at St. John Neumann, help families develop a greater relationship with Christ, encourage fellowship for living authentic Catholic lives, and equip families with the tools to live the Gospel. If you feel that you fit this description, please contact Mary Alice Hurst at mhurst@sjncanton.org.

Job Title: Family Ministry Coordinator
Report directly to the Director of Faith Formation
Job Description:
Uphold the Mission Statement of the Family Ministry: To foster a pervasively pro-life environment at St. John Neumann and to help families develop spiritual habits and encourage fellowship for living authentic Christian lives within our families.
Set up daycare during Mass 10:30 AM Mass (possibly 12:30 PM Mass) to greater support the family Sunday experience.
Recruit volunteers to take care of children for all events.
Ensure all volunteers have taken Protecting God's Children.
Lead and coordinate the Family Ministry Monthly Events & weekly "Pray 'n Play Thursdays".
Create optimal opportunities to increase Family support in growing their relationship with Jesus. "Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them."-Matthew 19:14
Lead the Family Ministry Advisory Board in monthly meetings to encourage prayer, fellowship, and spiritual growth.
Part-Time Position to possibly evolve to full-time over the next few years.