Assistant Director for Marriage and Family Life, Diocese of Nashville, TN

Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family - Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director for Marriage and Family Life works with the Office of Faith Formation team to facilitate and support the various programs and ministries throughout the Diocese of Nashville that are directed toward the vocation of marriage, sanctity of life, and building of the domestic church. The Assistant Director for Marriage and Family conducts diocesan-based enrichment opportunities as well as closely collaborates with pastors, parish leaders, schools, parents, and young adults to help provide programs and resources for advancing a culture of life and love. Through guidance, education, and accompaniment, the Assistant Director for Marriage and Family Life exemplifies and furthers the mission of the Diocese of Nashville: Living and Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, Welcoming All.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies and supports pastors, Directors of Religious Education, and other lay volunteers on issues related to marriage and family life.
• Helps parishes implement programs and resources for marriage enrichment and family-based education.
• Finds ways for parishes to provide outreach programs to further promote human dignity.
• Creates a guidelines source for the Sacrament of Marriage and Anointing of the Sick.
• Maintains an awareness and database of local NFP instructors.
• Gives parish talks on topics pertaining to marriage and family life.
• Provides outreach resources regarding pregnancy, divorce and separation, consolation and bereavement, bioethics and end of life, senior adult ministry, and special needs ministry.
• Designs, plans, and executes diocesan engaged couples retreats and yearly conferences on topics concerning marriage or the sanctity of life.
• Assists with the larger initiatives of the Office of Faith Formation, including Open Arms Ministry, Pro-Life and Human Dignity Pilgrimage, and Holy Fire.
• Coordinates Together in Holiness Conference and functions as diocesan NFP coordinator.