Description

FLSA Status : Full-time / Non-exempt (unless specified otherwise)

Benefits may include : Paid Holidays / Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term / Long-term Disability.

Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

The Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) 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 CRE 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.

I. General Description

Support the vision, mission, and values of The Church of the Holy Spirit by preparing people for the reception of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church and undertakes the catechetical and evangelical ministry of forming children and youth as lifelong disciples of Christ.

II. Major Areas of Responsibility

• Report to and accept instructions, direction, and assignments from the Director of Faith Formation and Pastor.
• Direct volunteers on the Children’s Catechumenate, Catechumenate sponsors, and their catechists for entrance into full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Directs the volunteer catechists for religious preparation from K-8th grade in English and Spanish.
• Facilitate a vibrant and engaging VBS in English and Spanish.
• Managing 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.
• Support families in their role as the primary catechists.
• Establish proactive processes to ensure the safety of all youth and that all Archdiocesan guidelines for protection and safety of youth are followed, including VIRTUS training.
• Provide all information necessary for Sacramental Records for Children’s catechumenate, First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in theology preferred, or equivalent job experience.
• 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.
• Have a joyful, authentic, charitable, prayerful, and courageous presence.
• Thrives in team environments and has the ability to work collaboratively.
• Effective organizer, planner, and implementer.
• Experience with budget management.
• Good interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Experience in working with volunteers.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Last updated : 2024-05-30