Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Position: Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Location: Dyess Air Force Base Chapel, Abilene, TX

Schedule: ~13 hours per week; typically Saturdays (0700–1300), Sundays (0700–1400), and 2 hrs/month Parish Advisory Council meeting. Additional services on celebrated days of worship as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Catholic Priest in planning, organizing, and leading all Catholic Religious Education (RE) programs.
• Coordinate and schedule classes for preschool, elementary, junior high, and youth ministry; assist with adult RE programs as directed by the Priest.
• Organize sacramental preparation (First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism prep, and parent classes).
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer teachers and assistants; conduct regular meetings and provide training.
• Maintain attendance records, program schedules, and statistical reports.
• Order and distribute RE textbooks, supplies, and multimedia resources.
• Coordinate special activities (e.g., All Saints celebrations, Christmas, Easter).
• Attend parish council, financial working group, and diocesan RE meetings as directed.
• Ensure classrooms and facilities are opened, secured, and maintained during RE activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old with High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' experience leading Religious Education in a Catholic church setting.
• Certified catechist in the Diocese of San Angelo (or other diocese) OR 3–5 years teaching Catholic RE.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to work in a pluralistic environment.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).