Location:  Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open:  OPEN NOW

Date Closed:  Open Until Filled (Start as Soon as Practical)

Pay Range:  $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Benefits:   Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

Job Description:  

General Purpose: In a spirit of collaboration and charity, to further the spiritual and religious mission of the Diocese of Colorado Springs by assisting the Judicial Vicar by acting as Tribunal Judge performing duties such as reading, researching law, preparing Definitive Sentences and ruling in matrimonial cases. If the applicant is a priest, he will be given the title of Adjutant Judicial Vicar. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Intake of new petitions for a declaration of nullity:  Act as first point of contact with petitioners.  Determine case type.  Explain process, requirements, and rights of the parties.  Receive new formal petitions – read and analyze, create report identifying potential grounds, and decide whether to accept or reject case.

• Research: Research canon law, Rotal jurisprudence, Papal allocutions, Apostolic Signatura responses and more for support of Judge’s role.  Enter, catalog, and maintain research for easy access.  Write law sections for Definitive Sentences in scholarly manner so that law section is tailored to the circumstances of the case.
• Definitive Sentence:  Compose Definitive Sentences or voti in a timely manner. 
• Make voti of every case.
• Formal cases:  Offer advice to petitioners regarding witnesses to include or exclude in given case.  Evaluate witness testimony as presented, requesting additional witnesses, or other documentation, as necessary.  Participate in judicial exams, as needed.  Coordinate all appeals of negative decisions.
• Pauline cases: Responsible for the instruction of Pauline cases, including receiving of petitions, creation of letters and decrees for Bishop’s and Judicial Vicar’s signatures, collection of witness testimony, etc.
• Petrine and Non-Consummatum cases:  Responsible for all cases being sent to Rome.  Coordinate and communicate with petitioners’ processes and requirements.  Ensure case instruction is in accordance with norms.  Create letters and decrees for Bishop’s and Judicial Vicar’s signatures, collect witnesses’ testimony, coordinate and facilitate reports from the Defender of the Bond, Instructing Judge, and Bishop.  Organize cases according to Roman standards, photocopy, bind, and send cases to Rome.
• Teach on canonical understanding of marriage, the difference processes, etc., for ongoing training of Advocates.

Perform other administrative duties as needed and under the direction of the Judicial Vicar.

Minimum Requirements:

      Education:   License in Canon Law (JCL).

      Experience:  Minimum of three years of Tribunal work required.  Reading proficiency in Latin, a plus.  Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing. 

      Other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills,
      and abilities:

•       Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred for this position
•       Knowledge and expertise in Canon Law.
•         Ability to work faithfully within Church magisterium and canonical process.
•         Knowledge of Catholic Church and its organizational structure.
•         Knowledge of the process for a declaration of nullity.
•         Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to actively listen to others.
•         Ability to conduct library and internet research.
•         Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
•         Ability to be non-judgmental, and sensitive to the personal and spiritual needs of clients.
•         Ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
•         Ability to prioritize and self-direct workload, to be organized, and to work with strict deadlines.       
•         Ability to communicate with others with tact, sensitivity, diplomacy, and compassion.
•         Ability to handle difficult or angry clients, while maintaining composure.

To Apply:  Please send resume to HR@diocs.org

For further information or questions, please contact Human Resources at the Catholic Pastoral Center:  719-636-2345

Location:  Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Colorado Springs, CO)

Part-Time Position (Non-Exempt/19 hours per week - may vary depending on scheduled activities)

Date Open:  Open Now

Date Closed:  Until Filled

Pay Range:  $20 - $23 per hour

Benefits:   Part time employees earn discretionary time off and may receive holiday pay (depending on work schedule).

Summary of Job Duties:  The Youth Minister reaches out to all high school students (14-18) and middle school students in the faith community, provides formal catechesis, and enables youth to become missionary disciples.  The Youth Minister will also work with 8^th grade and youth in preparation for Confirmation

Minimum qualifications:

• Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to his/her faith
• Knowledge of Scripture, Catechism and Church documents
• Teaching experience in religious education preferred
• Able to communicate with all age groups from varying cultural and social backgrounds
• Skilled organizer and director of catechetical programs
• Familiar with uses of media and technology for program implementation

Education:  College degree in related area or equivalent education with experience

To Apply:  Parish applications can be found on this page at right, under the "Related Documents" column.  Please send completed applications and resumes to Carole Heindel, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 North Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO 80907; or e-mail to cheindel@corpuschristicos.org.

Job Title: Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Location: Parker, CO

Submit applications by: Jan. 31, 2025

Start date: As soon as practicable

Reports to: Director of Faith Formation

Supervises: Volunteers

FLSA: Non-Exempt Full time, 30-40 hrs/week, with benefits

Hourly: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Sunday through Thursday with frequent evenings

Job summary: We are seeking to further develop a vibrant faith formation program for elementary school-aged children and their families, helping children to take their first steps into a living relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.

Employer summary: Ave Maria Catholic Parish glorifies God by helping people to encounter the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, as they come to know, love and serve Him together. The parish comprises a K-8 school and nearly 3,000 registered families.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee faith formation programs for elementary school-aged children, helping children to experience the joy that comes from knowing the God who loves them and enabling them to interpret their experiences in the light of the Gospel.

• Coordinate weekly religious education classes for children in grades K-5 and help children and their families prepare for the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist.
• Coordinate with Ave Maria Catholic School teachers to assist students through sacramental preparation.
• Develop fun, engaging and spiritually nourishing activities during the summer and at other times to help children to discover the joy and beauty of their Faith.

• Work intensively with the families/parents of our children, re-proposing the Gospel to them and helping them to be the first and best catechists of their children. Find ways to help the family as a whole to experience the power of the Gospel and the help that comes from belonging to the Church community.
• Recruit, train and support catechists and other volunteers through training, retreats, materials and feedback, helping them to grow in their own faith and experience the joy of sharing the gift that is our life in Christ. Maintain clear and constant communication with volunteers, including regarding schedules, safe environment training, etc.

• Work together collaboratively with the other members of the faith formation team, pursuing a shared vision of the life that God desires to share with us and the joy of the Gospel.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Collaborate and coordinate with other parish and diocesan employees
• Maintain accurate records
• Foster respect and the dignity of all, maintaining confidentiality and avoiding gossip or slander.

Requirements:

• Zeal for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and love for His Church, particularly for the young
• Bachelor’s degree in religious education or Catholic theology
• Experience teaching and lesson-planning in a Catholic setting
• Effective public speaking
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Solid commitment to prayer, discipleship and teamwork, demonstrated by frequent reception of the sacraments, adherence to Church teaching, participation in parish life and openness to working with others

Benefits: 

Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage, receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; participate in employee pension plan.

Physical requirements:

Frequent public speaking, walking, standing, sitting, bending, operating standard office equipment, working with others, and exposure to the noise of happy children.

The employee is expected to be a practicing Catholic in good standing, faithful to the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church, and an active member of a parish. They are expected to conduct themselves according to the teaching, goals and mission of the Church, modeling Christian virtues in every aspect of their lives. Every employee must undergo a background check and training regarding diocesan standards.

The description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

Please submit resume and the Diocese of Colorado Springs job application

https://www.diocs.org/Portals/0/Documents/Offices/Human%20Resources/Revised%20Parish%20Application(2)%208-7-19.pdf?ver=9vBVeoMf6eFTrYcHU9zQDQ%3d%3d

to Michelle Borras at mborras@avemaria.church

Job Title:  Administrative Assistant - Faith Formation (30-35 hours per week)

Location: St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church (Castle Rock, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical.

Pay Rate:  $19.10 /hour (non-exempt)

Benefits:  Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

Position Summary: 

Lives according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Provides administrative, data entry, and customer service assistance to the Faith Formation programs and parishioners. Assists the Directors of Faith Formation (elementary, middle school, high school) and Director of OCIA. This position requires extensive knowledge of computer programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Parish Soft, Teams and other programs as needed).  This position will also assist with Faith Formation records database in ParishSoft. Input data (classes, schedules, calendars, and student attendance). Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and knowledge of sacramental records is beneficial. Excellent customer service skills required while maintaining a presence of our Catholic faith. Additional duties as requested by Directors. This is not a comprehensive list. A background check is required. An application is available by emailing tfenton@stfranciscr.org

Data Management:

• Update Registration/Enrollment/Payment process utilizing ParishSoft Giving Form Builder for Faith Formation Registration yearly
• Utilize ParishSoft Giving as payment model for Faith Formation classes and other events
• Process all registrations/enrollments for Faith Formation and Sacramental Formation
• Update My Parish App with bulletin weekly approved by Directors
• Prepare sacramental records annually for reporting to the Diocese
• Virtus Administrator for Faith Formation

Administrative Functions:

• Record sacraments received (First Communion/Confirmation/OCIA for children) in Sacramental Record books by July 31^st
• Create certificates for students/adults who have received sacraments
• Send notifications to Church of Baptism for students who have received sacraments
• Maintain faith formation registrations, activity and media consent forms for students for the year
• Submit deposits for faith formation according to internal guidelines
• Assist with faith formation signs, bulletin boards, sacrament formation inserts and ads for bulletins and website
• Record Safe Environment Training for all faith formation students yearly by April 30^th
• Create weekly sign in/out and attendance sheets for faith formation classes
• Record faith formation class attendance weekly
• Put bins, print sign in/out sheets, clipboards, and class folders in faith formation classrooms
• Assist with materials for children’s liturgy
• Communicate with parents/adults via email and phone with approval from Directors
• Order materials and supplies for classes
• Work a few hours occasionally and as needed during first day of classes and attend mandatory parent meetings in the Fall
• Additional tasks as needed for successful administration of faith formation classes

Minimum Requirements:

        Education: High School Diploma at minimum with a college degree most preferred

        Experience:  2 to 4 years working in professional setting and knowledge of the Roman Catholic Faith

Job Title:  Business Manager

Location: Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical.

Pay Rate:  $56,500 - $60,000 

Benefits:  Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

Position Summary: 

Summary of Job Duties: The primary responsibility of the Business Manager is to coordinate and conduct the business affairs of the parish in an ethical, efficient and organized manner.  The Business Manager is responsible for the full cycle of accounting duties in compliance with diocesan policies and non-profit accounting standards and requirements. The Business Manager maintains financial records and timely submits diocesan-required reports. The Business Manager will provide quarterly reports and attend quarterly Finance Council Meetings. The Business Manager will facilitate the annual Fiscal Review and publish a financial report to the Parish.  The Business Manager will generate the annual budget for the parish and assist with the school budget as needed.  The Business Manager is responsible for all personnel processes, and secure maintenance of employee records; human resources; 1099 vendors.  The Business Manager supervises support staff. The Business Manager develops tuition agreements for Corpus Christi Catholic Academy annually and oversees FACTS transactions throughout the school year. The Business Manager is accountable to the Pastor or his designated representative.

Minimum qualifications:

*Roman Catholic in good standing preferable.

*Must work well with Pastor, clergy and staff keeping strict confidentiality.

*Ability to comfortably and compassionately work and engage with people of all socio-economic       backgrounds, ethnicities, and those who may be struggling with physical or mental health challenges.

*Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Education: An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in directing administrative and financial matters in a parish. Experience with ParishSoft Accounting program a plus. Proficient with Microsoft Excel; familiar and competent with Word, Publisher, Outlook and Google.

Additional Information:  For additional information regarding applications please contact Carole Heindel at 719-445-4999 or cheindel@corpuschristicos.org.

Job Title:  Facilities Manager (FT/40 HRS)

Location: Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church (Black Forest, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical.

Pay Rate:  $20.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience 

Benefits:  Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

Position Summary: The general purpose of the Facilities Manager is to be responsible for the general maintenance of the OLP parish facilities and grounds and general purchasing of supplies and technology/audio visual needs.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Snow removal and salting of all doorways and sidewalks before any and all parish events.  Proactively review parish calendar for events.
• Mowing and outside care of environment/grounds
• Maintenance and upkeep of doors, locks
• Oversees campus security system.
• Manages release of keys and security codes to staff and volunteers.
• Maintenance of baptismal font
• On-Call for facilities issues
• Coordinate major repairs and renovations with Pastor’s office and Business Manager
• Project Manager for major repairs and renovations
• Coordinate routine maintenance of all facilities.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, parking lot, and lighting system
• Coordinate light bulb replacements in all facilities.
• Coordinate semi-annual sprinkler system update.
• Coordinate fire protection and HVAC repair and maintenance.
• Works with Business Manager on purchasing of parts and supplies.
• Maintain files of all facility equipment and service dates including our parish truck, lawn equipment and other parish owned equipment.
• Assist with building security and monitoring those entering the building when needed.
• Open/close buildings for vendors, work with vendors on repairs or new projects as needed.
• Submit supply requests to Business Manager
• Responsible for all repairs, updates, or projects on campus.
• Perform annual and on-going Risk Management Assessment of OLP buildings, property and procedures.
• Take action to mitigate hazards, respond to incidents and recover from incidents that occur at OLP.
• Review cleaning on a routine basis and initiate any special cleaning projects as needed (carpet cleaning, window cleaning).
• Maintain building records on all equipment and building facilities (i.e. blueprints, serial numbers)
• Assist the Pastor to maintain an up-to-date inventory list of assets and parish owned equipment and furniture/fixtures.
• Strives to stay within budgeted amounts with regard to procurement of supplies, equipment, and other furniture and fixtures throughout the fiscal year.
• Responsible for supervision of janitorial services
• Collaborate with staff about needs for upcoming events including set-ups and take downs.
• Assist with seasonal environment needs (i.e., Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter).
• Assist with outside environment for holidays as needed.
• Assist staff with special projects as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Supporting the vision and implementation for a comprehensive, holistic faith formation ministries.
• Completing the administrative duties.
• Overall parish welfare and development, including building community.
• Care of personal prayer life and spiritual development.
• Openness to continued professional and theological educational and spiritual formation.
• Staying an active member of the parish community.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Roman Catholic in good standing preferable. 

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent 

Experience: Management, Project Management, Project Prioritization, Time Management.  Basic understanding of plumping/Electric/HVAC; Microsoft Office; basic IT/Computer/Network knowledge.  Audio Visual knowledge.

Additional Information:  For additional information regarding applications please contact Kay Galbraith at 719-698-0540 or kay@ourladyofthepines.org