Coordinator of Religious Education
About The Position
The Coordinator of Religious Education is responsible for the application of a parish catechetical program(s) for youth up to Middle School. This position will work with the Youth and Young Adult Volunteers in administrating a parish faith formation program. This position will also perform basic administrative duties related to the Faith Formation Program and will maintain files and records of students. The Religious Education Coordinator will also connect the parents and families in the program to the larger parish community. Other responsibilities may include: preparing and distributing communications (both paper and electronic) to parents.
Requirements
- Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community.
- Bilingual – (English and Spanish)
- GED or High School Diploma
- Three years of parish and/or administrative office experience
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays due to work an unpredictable schedule when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to compose correspondence, minutes and/or reports.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Organizes, schedules and coordinates the faith formation for youth of a particular level or group or assists with this task.
- Prepares and schedules or assists with sacramental programs and liturgies.
- Orders or assists in ordering textbooks, teaching materials and resources for the program.
- Prepares or offers input on an annual budget and monthly grade level activities and updates.
- Prepares or assists with a yearly calendar for the program and Faith Formation Commission and assists in compiling yearly parish master calendar.
- Supports and endorses Diocesan and pastoral council and faith formation commission policies.
- Supervises assigned grade levels or groups in the Faith Formation program.
- Recruits or assists with eliciting catechists and volunteers for assigned levels or groups.
- Supervises or assists with appropriate in-service training and formation of catechists.
- Advises and visits with students, parents/guardians, catechists if problems or concerns arise.
- Prepares or assists with liturgical celebrations for students and families.
- Prepares and coordinates with the pastor/pastoral administrator sacramental rites for students.
- Collaborates with pastoral staff to integrate the total faith formation plan for the parish.
- Meets weekly with pastoral staff for planning and integration of Religious Education programs with whole parish programs.
- Monitor and order supplies.
- Coordinates preparation of the bulletin section for Elementary Faith Formation as needed.
- Maintains constant communication with Faith Formation families.
- Coordinates announcements through Pushpay application.
- Maintains and assists with sacramental records, notifications, and certificates on parish grounds per Diocese guidelines.
- Assists with Parish Festival other major parish fundraisers and parish wide celebrations.
- Coordinates with Safe Environment Coordinator to ensure all catechists and volunteers are in good standing with Archdiocese safe environments programs
- Maintains continuous education and training in the faith.
- Adheres to Archdiocese Code of Conduct and safe environment mandates.
- Other duties as assigned by Pastor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
