Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Religious

Education

• Coordinator

• Schedule & Availability

• Part-time position: Approximately 30 hours per month.

• Weekday hours: Between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Description

• We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Catholic Religious

Education

• Coordinator to organize and support Catholic faith formation and religious education programs for children, youth, and adults.

• The coordinator will oversee religious education activities, sacramental preparation, volunteer coordination, curriculum planning, special faith-based events, and program administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Catholic teachings and practices, excellent organizational and communication skills, and experience working with religious education programs and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate Catholic religious education and faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults.
• Coordinate religious education classes and sacramental preparation activities.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteer teachers, catechists, substitutes, and program volunteers.
• Monitor and support catechists in completing required training and certification.
• Conduct classes or lessons when adequate volunteer coverage is unavailable.
• Organize at least two volunteer teacher-training events annually.
• Coordinate special Catholic programs and events, including Christmas programs, Vacation Bible School, Catechetical Sunday, and volunteer recognition activities.
• Develop an annual religious education calendar, curriculum timeline, and program schedule.
• Visit and monitor religious education classes to support program quality and continuity.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual religious education activities when necessary.
• Maintain accurate enrollment, attendance, volunteer, program, and activity records.
• Prepare announcements, flyers, calendars, newsletters, and other communications promoting religious education programs and events.
• Maintain religious education materials, supplies, curriculum resources, and organized program records.
• Assist with planning program supply and resource needs.
• Participate in planning meetings and coordinate regularly with Catholic clergy, ministry leadership, volunteers, and other program stakeholders.
• Maintain a welcoming, professional, confidential, and respectful environment for children, families, volunteers, and community members.
• Follow applicable Catholic religious education standards, Safe Environment practices, and child protection requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• Must be able to provide a letter of good standing from a local Catholic priest or parish.
• Must be an approved Catechist with the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) and be able to provide documentation of approval.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in areas such as religious education, teaching, program coordination, administration, Bible studies, faith formation, or volunteer ministry.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in religious studies or theology is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Catholic teachings, liturgical practices, religious education standards, sacraments, and faith formation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational, administrative, scheduling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively recruit, coordinate, train, and work with volunteers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using shared digital platforms and virtual meeting technologies such as Zoom or similar applications.
• Must be able to successfully complete required background screening for a position involving interaction with children and youth.
• Must be willing to complete applicable Safe Environment and child protection training.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Religious

Education

• Coordinator, Director of Religious Education, Catechist, Catholic educator, or religious education teacher.
• Experience coordinating sacramental preparation and Catholic faith formation programs.
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
• Familiarity with Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) religious education and catechist standards.
• Experience planning Vacation Bible School, Christmas programs, retreats, faith formation events, or similar religious activities.

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