Coordinator of Elementary Religious Education

Responsibilities

• Reports to and accepts instructions, direction, and assignments from the Director of Faith Formation and Pastor.
• Directs the volunteer catechists for religious preparation from K-8th grade in English and Spanish.
• Facilitates a vibrant and engaging VBS in English and Spanish.
• Manages director for Children’s Liturgy of the Word
• Directs Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• Ensures that children in religious education are prepared to receive their sacraments of reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
• Supports families in their role as the primary catechists.
• Maintains proactive processes to ensure the safety of all youth and that all Archdiocesan guidelines for the protection and safety of youth are followed, including VIRTUS training.
• Provides all information necessary for Sacramental Records for Children’s catechumenate, First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion.
• Collaborates with Safe Environment Coordinator to ensure all catechists and volunteers are in good standing with the Archdiocese's safe environment programs.
• Maintains continuous education and training in the faith.
• Adheres to Archdiocese Code of Conduct and safe environment mandates.
• Other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in theology preferred, or equivalent job experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in faith formation and sacramental preparation in a parish setting.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Must be an active, practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• 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.