Job Description

Novitiate Coordinator

RESPONSIBLE TO: Spiritual Guardian

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Committed Maltfriscans

ROLE PURPOSE

To enable a clear and loving entry into the Maltfriscan Community.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Spiritual Guardian in maintaining the good order of the community
Attend management committee meetings (ARM) where appropriate
Ensure the community abides by its policies and priorities
Welcome newcomers to CoM and extend an invitation to attend the welcome meeting
Organise welcome meeting at CoM and explain commitments to Maltfriscan Rule
Liaise with Secretary, Area Reps and Youth Ministry Coordinator
Meet at CoM with Young Maltfriscans considering committing to the Adult Rule for the first time
Liaise with Spiritual Guardian and organise Commitments Mass and a ceremony for those committing to the Maltfriscan Rule for the first time
Ensure newcomers have details of helpful contacts
Ensure contact details of newcomers are added to the community’s contact list and data protection forms completed
Develop material/resources for enquirers/novitiates to use during the year to reflect on the Maltfriscan Rule
Take an active role in planning and organising enquirers/novitiate retreats.

PASTORAL CARE AND FORMATION

Ensure appropriate formation of enquirers/novitiates
Be responsive to the needs of enquirers/novitiates
Ensure newcomers have ample opportunities at CoM to ask questions and are invited to consider undertaking an enquirer/novitiate year
Ensure enquirers are linked with at least one, preferably two prayer partners to reflect on the Maltfriscan Rule, who will be their main point of contact through the year
For those who have completed a year of reflection on the Maltfriscan Rule arrange a commitment ceremony, usually the final Mass of CoM.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

Cooperate with the Maltfriscan Community Safeguarding Officer
Be familiar with and comply with Safeguarding policies and procedures and promote good practice
Ensure all local activities operate within Safeguarding principles.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church
A committed Maltfriscan
A willingness and ability to give suitable time to the responsibilities of the role
The ability to communicate and relate with respect and ease to children and adults.