Erika Tate
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic faith formation leader with a proven track record at Queen of All Saints, excelling in curriculum development, pastoral care, and volunteer management. Successfully impacted over 300 students and their families annually through innovative programs and engaging retreats. Adept at public speaking and fostering relationships, driving spiritual growth within the community. Passionate about enhancing religious education and mentorship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTRIBUTOR
Wisdom's Dwelling
01.2022 - Current
- Compose articles centered on daily liturgical readings and Saint of the day
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Queen of All Saints
Chicago
07.2017 - Current
- Ministered to spiritual and faith formation needs of parish serving over 3,000 households.
- Led ministries including RCIA, religious education, and homebound ministry.
- Developed curriculum for religious education, impacting over 300 students annually.
- Created lesson plans for catechists from preschool through ninth grade.
- Trained and supervised over 150 volunteers across various ministries each year.
- Organized parish retreats and speaker series, featuring first woman speaker for Lenten Mission.
- Oversaw week-long youth ministry service trips, providing meaningful experiences.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance sacramental preparation opportunities.
- Created curriculum for religious education classes from preschool through adult levels.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive plan for faith formation that included a variety of programs and activities.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
VOLUNTEER EDITOR & REVIEWER
Archdiocese Of Chicago
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Identified theological inaccuracies in textbooks to ensure doctrinal integrity.
- Reviewed pastoral resources for accuracy and relevance to current practices.
TRANSCRIBER
Dorothy Day Diaries
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Transcribed the diaries of Dorothy Day from the 1970s to further her cause for canonization.
Education
MASTER OF DIVINITY -
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton05-2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS - THEOLOGY
St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN05-2013
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Budget management
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficiency
- Public speaking
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Liturgical planning and sacramental preparation
- Document editing and review
- Transcription services
- Social media strategy
- Volunteer management
- Faith formation and theological review
- Critical thinking and conflict resolution
- Mentorship and relationship building
- Parent and student communication
- Theological research
- Religious education
Timeline
CONTRIBUTOR
Wisdom's Dwelling
01.2022 - Current
VOLUNTEER EDITOR & REVIEWER
Archdiocese Of Chicago
01.2019 - 09.2022
TRANSCRIBER
Dorothy Day Diaries
01.2019 - 01.2020
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Queen of All Saints
07.2017 - Current
MASTER OF DIVINITY -
Princeton Theological Seminary
BACHELOR OF ARTS - THEOLOGY
St Catherine University
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