Overview
Coordinator of Religious Education Jobs in San Antonio, USA at St. PJ’s Children’s Home
Description
Employment Status
:
Full-Time
FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt
Schedule
:
Flexible time (which means work also when classes of faith formation, meetings with parents, catechists, etc. sometimes after 5 PM but not beyond 9 PM; Saturday and Sunday that most of the parents and students will have activities)
Usual regular schedule
:
Monday – Friday (Some Weekends)/ 40 hours per week
Reports to:
Director of Pastoral Ministries and Pastor
Full-Time Benefits
- Paid Holidays/Holy Days
- 403b Retirement
- 401 (a) Pension Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
Summary
Coordinator of Religious Education will lead 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 CRE designs, develops, directs, and evaluates a total parish catechetical program and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation for spirituality, Christian living, ministry, and outreach
Responsibilities
- Oversee parish religious education programs and organize resources in religious education for the pastor.
- Oversee the registration process and collect all appropriate documents for Faith Formation students, OCIA and infant Baptism.
- Oversee curriculum planning (also coordinates with the Archdiocese for Training in the Faith Formation and Curriculum Planning) and the selection of texts from kindergarten through high school.
- Schedule interviews with parents/family before start of Faith Formation program for children receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
- Monitor Faith Formation annual budget, in consultation with the Director of Pastoral Ministries.
- Schedule and coordinate with Director of Pastoral Ministries and Parish school the pastor’s directive dates for First Recollection, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and OCIA.
- Coordinate retreats:
First communion, Confirmation, OCIA and other retreats as needed. - Work alongside the Director of Pastoral Ministries Admin to ensure that the Safe Environment requirements, policies, and mandates for the Parish Faith Program are in compliance with the Office for Child and Youth Protection.
- Create and maintain religious education programs’ calendar and coordinate closely with the Office Staff.
- Assist each catechist in establishing and implementing their plan for diocesan catechist formation and maintain catechist records.
- Ensure proper supervision of indoor and outdoor facilities during program times.
- Oversee Faith Formation activities ensuring they correspond with the activities of the parish.
- Recruit and supervise catechists and volunteers ensuring ongoing development opportunities for catechetical and spiritual growth.
- Work with the Diocesan Department of Catholic Formation and represent the parish at various meetings and conferences pertaining to religious education and/or administrative development.
- Meet with the Director of Pastoral Ministries regularly to discuss matters relating to the Parish Faith Formation and sacramental preparation.
- Schedule and coordinate the sacramental meetings for parents for the Sacraments.
- Cooperate with parish staff members in developing and implementing parish programs and use of the facilities.
- Evaluate the programs to determine strengths, areas of improvement and future needs.
- Communicate all initiatives and creativity to the Director of Pastoral Ministries and Pastors.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Pastor/Director of Pastoral Ministries.
Additional Responsibilities
- Responsible for Religious Ed. Data Base.
- Coordinate OCIA program with Adults and Children.
- Inventory of the Faith Formation Office (books, items, etc.) at the end of the year.
- Oversee Baptisms (Speak with parents, gather documents, help parents/godparents register for class and collect payment for class, and schedule baptism class with Deacon).
- Oversee Quinceaneras.
- Oversee Vacation Bible School and coordinate with volunteers.
Requirements
- Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community. (Sometimes this requirement may be satisfied by a person who has knowledge of and is willing to function in a manner consistent with the mission of the Catholic Church)
- Preferred Undergraduate work in Theology, Catechesis or extensive parish experience as a CRE.
- Bilingual – (English and Spanish).
- Three years of parish and/or administrative office experience.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays due to unpredictable schedule when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
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Title: Coordinator of Religious Education
Company: St. PJ’s Children’s Home
Location: San Antonio, USA
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