Coordinator of Religious Education, Part-time

Coordinator of Religious Education, Part-time (20 hrs./wk.)

Reports to: Pastor

Location: St. Finbarr Catholic Church | Naples FL

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Overview: The Coordinator of Religious Education/Youth Ministry will plan, integrate, implement, oversee, and evaluate the religious education/faith formation of the total Parish community.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer catechetical programs: Faith Formation in Grades K-10, Sacramental Preparation, Home School Supervision, and Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation.
• Maintain Sacramental Records.
• Assist the Pastor in planning Parish short and long-term goals regarding the religious education program.
• Prepare and administer the Religious Education operating budgets in accordance with budget policies.
• Collaborate and communicate with the Pastor and other Parish ministries on an on-going basis regarding scheduling and promotion of events.
• Obtain approval of Pastor for all off-premise events or special events impacting the broader parish.
• Develop plans and implement for the recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers.
• Schedule regular catechist and volunteer meetings to encourage the development of a catechetical faith community.
• Assist catechists and volunteers with their certification requirements.
• Meet the requirements of safe environment policies regarding Safe Environment Training for Youth.
• Act as a liaison between the Parish and the Diocesan Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry.
• Attend Diocesan meetings related to Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Safe Environment Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Catholic;
• Bachelors Degree in Theology, Catechetics or related field.
• 3-5 years of successful experiences in youth programming, either through employment or voluntary work
• Excellent organizational, leadership and communications skills both written and oral.