Parish Coordinator of Religious Education
St. Catherine of Siena Parish , Cedar Grove, NJ

• Recruit and train catechists; provide enrichment, encouragement and support

• Establish program calendar for registered families and organize registration – mailing forms, processing registration returns and collecting fees

• Work closely with the SCS School Principal with regards to use of school building, planning Sacramental celebrations and determining basal and Sacramental texts

• Organize classes, set up appropriate classroom space, maintain an orderly, safe, calm and faith-filled environment for learning and serve as substitute catechist as needed

• Order and distribute student texts as well as Sacramental texts , purchase supplies and make sure they are always readily available for catechists

• Ensure that appropriate records are kept and maintained- attendance, Sacramental celebrations and Confirmation documentation

• Supervise and work closely with CCD office assistant

• Organize Sacramental parent meetings, provide folders with appropriate information, immediate Sacramental preparation schedules, highlight what parents and students are responsible for and plan the practices and celebrations of each Sacrament

• Strive to engage parents in their faith through Sacramental preparation of their children, i.e. Planting Seeds for the Journey, Explained Mass, Bread of Life Retreat, Books & Blessings weekend and encourage them to receive Reconciliation as their children make their 1st Reconciliation

• Teach faith-filled discipleship through actions and words

• Provide Reconciliation and seasonal prayer services

• Must be a fully-initiated, practicing Catholic and faith-filled disciple

• Must be able to work with children, parents, catechists, parish staff and pastor

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Religious Studies or related field; have a Religious Education certificate or be willing to obtain one

• Must have experience as catechist

• Must have 2+ years experience in parish Religious Education and formation

• Computer skills and organizational skills are essential

• Must pass a background check and receive a Protecting God’s Children certificate