Coordinator for Children Catechesis and Family Events

Coordinator for Children's Catechesis & Family Events Position Status: Part-Time (25-29 hours/week | 48 weeks/year) Reports To: Director of Evangelization Schedule Flex: Requires occasional evenings and weekends for parish events Job Summary St. Paul the Apostle Parish is seeking a welcoming and organized Coordinator for Children's Catechesis and Family Events. This role oversees weekly Faith Formation for grades K-7, coordinates seasonal family events, and provides key administrative and logistical support for sacramental prep and parish-wide evangelization initiatives. Key Responsibilities 1. Children's Faith Formation & Ministry Program Leadership: Coordinate, schedule, and oversee weekly Faith Formation programs for grades K-7, including support for home-based (Faith @ Home) families. Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and support volunteer catechists; prepare weekly lesson materials and handle parent/catechist communications. VBS & Children's Spaces: Serve as the staff liaison for the summer VBS leadership team and oversee the Little Apostles' Alcove (supplies, children's bulletins, liturgical activities). 2. Family Events & Sacramental Support Family Engagement: Plan and host parish family gatherings, including Family Adoration & Pizza Parties, Family Stations of the Cross, and the 2nd-Grade Christmas Nativity Play. Sacramental & Administrative Support: Assist with First Reconciliation/First Communion documentation and event logistics, offer admin support for Confirmation, and assist with RCIC and Special Needs catechesis. Parish Life: Assist with room setups and logistics for major parish gatherings, retreats, and evangelization events. Preferred Qualifications & Skills Ministry Heart: Passionate about supporting families, cultivating relationships, and serving in a collaborative parish environment. Organization & Tech: Strong administrative and communication skills (experience with church management software like Realm is a plus). Event Logistics: Basic technical competency with A/V equipment and event setup/breakdown.