Coordinator Religious Education

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: ex: Wednesday – Sunday  / 40 hours per week

Reports to: Pastor or Supervisor Title

*Full-Time Benefits may include:

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• 401 (a) Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary

 The Coordinator of Religious Education is responsible for the application of a parish catechetical program(s) for all age groups. This position will work with the Pastor 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. Additionally, this position requires evening and weekend work, and the candidate is expected to be a practicing Catholic layperson or religious brother or sister. The Coordinator of Religious Education will also connect the individuals, parents of youth and families in the program to the larger parish community. Other responsibilities may include preparing and distributing weekly bulletin communication (both paper and electronic) to individuals and parents of youth. 

Responsibilities

· Organizes, schedules and coordinates the faith formation for all registered catechumens.

· 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.

· 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 monthly with pastoral staff for planning and integration of Religious Education programs with whole parish programs.  

· Monitor and order supplies.

· Maintains constant communication with Faith Formation families.

· Maintains and assists with sacramental records, notifications, and certificates on parish grounds per Diocese guidelines.

· Assists with Diocesan Appeal, Capital Campaign, and other major parish fundraisers.

· Coordinates with Safe Environment Coordinator to ensure all catechists and volunteers are in good standing with Archdiocese safe environments programs

· Will attend Quarterly Pastoral Council Ministry Report meetings as well as development committee or any other meetings assigned by pastor.

· Maintains continuous education and training in the faith.

· Adheres to Archdiocese Code of Conduct and safe environment mandates.

· Offers parents the opportunity for their own faith formation growth.

· Other duties as assigned by Pastor 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Undergraduate work in Theology, Catechesis or extensive parish experience as a CRE.
• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community. (Sometimes this requirement may be satisfied by a person who has knowledge of and is willing to function in a manner consistent with the mission of the Catholic Church).
• Bilingual – (English and Spanish)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, employees may frequently lift 10- 25 pounds.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.