Parish Family Life Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary

St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking to fill the role of Parish Family Life Coordinator. This position leads and coordinates parish efforts related to sacramental preparation, participation, and integration for families. This role acts as a bridge between parish, school, and home, helping families move beyond sacramental moments toward sustained discipleship.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate and support preparation for the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage, in collaboration with clergy and catechetical leadership.
• Ensure parents are meaningfully formed and engaged as part of their child's sacramental preparation.
• Develop pathways for continued participation in parish life following sacramental milestones.
• Assist clergy in pastoral follow-up with families at key sacramental moments (e.g., post-Baptism support, newly married couples, families after First Communion).
• Collaborate with the parish school principal and faculty to strengthen alignment between parish sacramental life and school faith formation.
• Support sacramental preparation for school families in coordination with parish catechetical programs.
• Foster a shared vision of faith formation between parish and school, emphasizing the family as the domestic church.
• Assist in planning parish liturgies and sacramental celebrations that include and engage school families.
• Promote regular participation in Sunday Mass, Reconciliation, and parish ministries.
• Coordinate youth focused liturgies and events.
• Encourage families to participate in parish service, prayer, and communal life connected to the liturgical year.
• Collaborate closely with clergy, parish staff, and school leadership to align sacramental and family ministry efforts.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers involved in sacramental preparation and family ministry.
• Manage calendars, resources, and budgets related to family life and sacramental initiatives.
• Communicate sacramental and family life opportunities clearly and consistently to parish families.
• Support marriage preparation and enrichment in collaboration with the pastor and diocesan guidelines.
• Coordinate ongoing formation opportunities for married couples and parents that flow from the sacramental life of the Church.
• Promote the vocation of marriage and family as a lived expression of Catholic discipleship.
• Serve as a pastoral point of contact for families seeking guidance, referrals, or accompaniment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Catholic sacramental theology and family life.
• Pastoral sensitivity and ability to work with families at diverse stages of faith.
• Ability to balance pastoral care with administrative responsibilities.
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and sacramental celebrations.
• Commitment to prayer, professional growth, and parish mission.

Qualifications

• Active Catholic in good standing is preferred, though familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is required.
• Bachelor's degree in theology, pastoral ministry, education, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience in sacramental preparation, parish ministry, or Catholic education.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Familiarity with diocesan sacramental norms and family life guidelines.

Work Environment

• Office-based with frequent interaction across the parish campus
• Occasional evenings and weekends for parish events, meetings, or volunteer activities

St. Thomas More Catholic Church offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.