Coordinator Religious Education

About the role

The Religious Education Coordinator or Faith Formation Coordinator will lead the children’s religious education program in fulfillment of the catechetical mission of the parish. This position will supervise and work with volunteers to coordinate healthy religious programs for children and youth. The DRE designs, develops, directs, and evaluates a total parish catechetical program and provides leadership to assist parish community in building a solid foundation for spirituality, Christian living, ministry, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Oversees parish religious education program and organizes resources in religious education for the pastor
• Oversees curriculum planning and the selection of texts from kindergarten through high school
• Schedules interviews with parents/family before start of Faith Formation program for children receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation
• Coordinates family retreats with approval of the pastor
• Coordinates RCIA program with adults and children
• Creates and maintains religious education programs’ calendar
• Oversees the registration process, including Religious Education Program on Sundays
• Provides appropriate environments for catechetical and spiritual growth
• Ensures proper supervision of indoor and outdoor facilities during program times
• Creates handbooks and other communications for youth, parents and catechists
• Oversees Faith Formation activities ensuring they correspond with the activities of the parish
• Recruits and supervises catechists and volunteers ensuring ongoing development opportunities
• Assists each catechist in establishing and