Coordinator of Religious Education

Job Description

Title: Coordinator of Religious Education
Reports to: DRE and/or Pastor
Location: San Antonio Catholic Church | Port Charlotte, FL Classification : Salaried/Exempt Overview

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

Job Responsibilities Under the direction of the DRE:

• Coordinate catechetical programs: Faith Formation in Grades K-10, Sacramental Preparation, Home School Supervision, and Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation.
• Assist the DRE and/or Pastor in planning Parish short and long-term goals regarding the religious education program.
• Assist with preparation of the Religious Education operating budgets in accordance with budget policies.
• Collaborate and communicate with the DRE, Pastor and other Parish ministries on an on-going basis regarding scheduling and promotion of events.
• 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 with DRE.
• Attend Diocesan meetings related to Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Safe Environment Program
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree preferred, in Religion Education, Theology or Catechetics and Evangelization
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to collaborate and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, families and children is essential.