Coordinator, Religious Education

Parishes • Summerfield, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parish Coordinator of Religious Education is responsible for the direction of a specific part of a parish’s total Religious Education Program (e.g. youth programs). The coordinator shall be responsible to the Parish Catechetical Leader. In the event that there is not a Catechetical Leader, the Coordinator may assume some responsibilities. However, the coordinator is not authorized to teach catechist certification courses in theology. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employee. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Requirements

• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• Capabilities in Theology, Program Coordination, Coordination of Catechist Development, Communication and Relationships and Administration.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies or related field or equivalent experience and education as well as spiritual leadership skills.
• Must have or be in process of obtaining Master Catechist Certification by the Diocesan Office of Religious Education/Secretariat for Evangelization and Family Life.
• A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required.
• Ability to quickly earn the confidence of those with whom this individual collaborates and coordinates information.
• Ability to read and analyze routine correspondence and compose the appropriate response.
• Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries from internal sources.
• Ability to effectively present reports and information.
• Excellent interpersonal/relational skills; works collaboratively with others (including diverse people and personalities, including familiarity and comfortability with cross cultural training).
• Ability to apply appropriate mathematical concepts and operations in establishing and maintaining budgets.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, supervises, and acts as a resource person for a specific program within the parish.
• Recruits catechists, facilitating their Diocesan certification and providing necessary in-service training for them.
• Designs curriculum and selects texts and other materials from those approved by the Diocesan Secretariat for Laity and Family Life.
• Administers and assists in the preparation of a budget.
• Presents an annual evaluation of the specific program to the Parish Catechetical Leader.
• Ensures that all Diocesan policies that affect parish religious education pertinent to his/her program are implemented and adhered to.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level