What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Religious Education, Part-time position at Catholic Diocese of Venice?
Position: Coordinator of Religious Education, part-time (25 hrs./wk.)
Reports to: Pastor
Location: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish - Osprey, Florida
Reports to: Pastor
Location: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish - Osprey, Florida
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
Overview
This position will include giving direction and participation in youth catechesis, sacramental preparation, Adult Christian Enrichment, and the RCIA program.
Job Responsibilities for Youth Catechetic:
- To develop and manage the catechetical program and preparation for the reception of sacraments of initiation and Confirmation for both candidates and parents
- To train and supervise volunteers to assist in the catechetical education of children and to make assurances that all volunteers are properly trained and certified in the VIRTUS Child Safety Environment
- To meet with parents of children, who are their first educators, and assist them in method and content for taking the lessons learned in the Church and practicing them in the homes
- To provide some spiritual direction and education to parents so that they recognize their responsibility to raise their children in the faith and what that means
- To organize special events and community functions to integrate the social, liturgical, and spiritual life of the church into the lives of the children .i.e. faith carnivals, summer bible schools, Easter egg hunts, blessing of the animals, special liturgies for children, etc.
To work with the Diocesan Director for catechetics to assure compliance with diocesan regulations and attend diocesan sponsored workshops and meetings
Responsibilities for Adult Faith Formation and Enrichment:
- To develop and teach in a program of initiation for adult aspirants (RCIA) to the Catholic Faith and Church membership
- To provide a series of educational programs for adult members of the parish seeking to enrich their understanding of the Faith through biblical studies, theological subjects, and social issues among others
- To promote and provide programs through various social and published media, pulpit communications and personal outreach
To collaborate with the pastor and parish staff to realize the parish mission through personal contact and community building, planning, and executing the parish goals and objectives. - To do other unspecified actions that are particular to the gifts and skill of the applicant and that the Pastor might reasonably request in fulfilling the spiritual mission and diocesan requirements for the parish.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Theology, Catechesis, or related field
- Must be a practicing Roman Catholic.
- 5 years of experience working in a Catholic institution with adults and/or youth, and can demonstrate effectively the use of classroom techniques, and familiarity with the curriculum for sacramental preparation.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, families, and children.
- Experience in Microsoft and publisher is essential and website administration is preferred.
- Commitment to continued personal growth in faith and professional advancement.
For eligible employees we offer:
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, short and long-term disability.
- Paid Time Off.
- Generous paid holidays and holy days in a calendar year.