Religious Education Assistant

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI•Corpus Christi, TX

12d•$10 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Corpus Christ, Texas, is seeking an exceptional individual for the position of Religious Education Assistant. This position is part-time and reports to the Director of Parish Faith Formation & Discipleship. As an integral part of ministry for the Church, this position will support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in both professional and personal life. The employee will act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church and continuously grow in the ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed. This role involves providing office coverage, hospitality, and administrative support, including answering phones, emails, and assisting walk-in families. It also includes assisting with parent communication and attendance follow-up, processing sacramental paperwork, certificates, and baptismal records, and maintaining records, data entry, and ministry files. The assistant will support department communication and organizational needs, assist with OCIC, Parent Formation, and catechetical programming, and provide department support including evenings and weekends as needed. The position also requires working as a team with the entire parish staff, communicating and advertising on behalf of the Office of Faith Formation and Discipleship and the parish, fostering a relationship with God and the Church, and encouraging individuals and families to discern God's will. The assistant will collaborate with the Director of Parish Faith Formation & Discipleship in all sponsored events and perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor and/or Parochial Vicar.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Know the basic teachings of the Catholic Church and live by them with an openness to learn more about the Faith
Must successfully complete pre-employment screening including criminal history background check, motor vehicle record review (MVR), and drug screening
Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office for Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources is required
Must adhere to all Diocesan policies and procedures throughout the entire employment period

Nice To Haves

Two years of ministry experience preferred
Food handler's license preferred
Valid Texas driver's license

Responsibilities

Provide office coverage, hospitality, and office support
Answer phones, emails, and assist walk-in families
Assist with parent communication and attendance follow-up
Process sacramental paperwork, certificates, and baptismal records
Maintain records, data entry, and ministry files
Support department communication and organizational needs
Assist with OCIC, Parent Formation, and catechetical programming support
Provide department support including evenings and weekends as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Work as a team with the entire parish staff in order to advance the goals of the Office of Faith Formation and Discipleship while respecting and supporting the needs of the parish as a whole
Communicate, market, and advertise on behalf of the Office of Faith Formation and Discipleship and the parish
Serve as a liaison between the parish and diocesan offices
Foster and encourage a relationship with our Triune God, our Blessed Mother Mary, and all the holy men and women of the Church
Encourage individuals and families to discern God's will in their lives
Assist and collaborate with the Director of Parish Faith Formation and Discipleship in all events sponsored by that office
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Pastor and/or Parochial Vicar