Coordinator of Religious Education

Coordinator of Religious Education

St Madeline Parish Ridley Park Pennsylvania

Chief of Staff

Part-time (20 hours/week)

All clearances and background checks required

Vision

The Coordinator of Religious Education oversees the administration of parish religious education programs including traditional PREP and Family Catechesis. This position supports children in cultivating their baptismal grace into fruitful discipleship and a living relationship with Jesus Christ. Working closely with the catechists the CRE fosters a culture of missionary discipleship aligned with established pastoral priorities. The CRE helps advance a missionary catechetical model available through the Word of Life program suited to the Apostolic Age in which we live.

Duties & Responsibilities

Mission & Vision Development :

Cultivate a mindset and skillset around missionary discipleship through various opportunities available through the Pastor and wider Archdiocese

Participate in Staff formation opportunities when assigned for ongoing growth

Pray fervently for the fruitfulness of the parishs missionary efforts especially those focused on PREP families.

Team Leadership :

Recruit train oversee and assist a team of volunteer catechists in both traditional PREP and Family Catechesis

Discern and implement formative opportunities for catechists and key volunteers for encouragement and spiritual development

Develop a plan for the engagement of PREP parents through intentional outreach and evangelization initiatives

Administration :

Prepare schedule and oversee Sacramental programs for students/parents

Oversee the programs registration of students

Manage oversee and provide:

o Textbooks teaching materials resources for the program

o Learning environments (classroom and building)

o Budget for the program

Manage sacramental preparation for First Penance First Communion and Confirmation for PREP children in connection with those students in our parish / private schools

Communication :

Prepare and schedule timely and engaging correspondences with catechists and parents

Prepare social media bulletin and Mass announcement promotional material as needed to build the program and encourage participation

Update the Chief of Staff on important progress or challenges as needed

Adult Faith Formation :

Assist the pastor in receiving inquirers to the faith and pairing them with volunteers for the pre-catechumenal stage

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a committed and engaged Catholic who is on fire with love for Jesus Christ and His Church. The candidate must live the faith vibrantly through participation in Sunday Mass Holy Days of Obligation and regular encounters with Jesus in the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist. The candidate must be eager to share the Good News with others and live a life in alignment with the teachings of the Church.

The candidate should also possess:

Experience in religious education with a preference given to a candidate with a theology catechetical or religious education background

Meets the Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification requirements

Experience in leading a team effectively including managing and resolving conflict

Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational communication computer time-management and interpersonal skills

Creative and self-motivated while remaining receptive to direction from superiors

Readiness to establish and maintain good relationships with parishioners catechists and colleagues

Must have efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Canva Social Media and other online applications

Working Conditions

An office space will be provided in the parish offices.

Salary

This position offers $20-$22/hour

Contact

Submit a resume and any relevant supporting documents to Kim Costanzo at

About the Parish

St. Madeline Parish is composed of approximately 2000 registered households in the Ridley Park neighborhood of Ridley Township. The parish operates a regional parish school that oversees the Catholic education of approximately 315 students and has about 150 students in PREP.

Required Experience:

IC