Coord Religious Education
Coord Religious Education
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$ 23 - 27
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Job Description
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish located in Middle River is seeking candidates for a Coordinator of Religious Education. The Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) plans and implements the parish program of catechetical instruction and faith formation for children and youth preK through 8th grade. The CRE will be given a schedule that will include days evenings and weekends as needed by the Pastor. This is a parttime benefit eligible position working 20 hours per week.
Essential Functions
- Select and implement an Archdiocesan approved curriculum in regular catechists and family life.
- Organization of registration and reregistration of all PREP students.
- Recruitment appointment and direction of volunteer catechists and assisting staff.
- Procurement and care of all PREP textbooks and other materials needed for the program.
- Promotion and maintenance of ongoing communication with parents and catechist/teachers through a yearly calendar of events current Handbook notes and meetings as needed.
- Ensure the Safe Environment requirements (Virtus Certification) policies and mandates for Parish Religious Education volunteers are in compliance with Archdiocesan standards.
- Annual preparation of and responsible management of a budget which is approved by the Finance Committee for all income and expenses related to the Parish Religious Education Program.
- Procure all textbooks and supplies in a timely fashion and maintain an inventory.
- Schedule organize and oversee Baptism Preparation First Reconciliation and First Communion catechesis and preparation classes.
- Plan the First Reconciliation and First Communion liturgies and a suitable reception after the liturgies for the children and their parents.
- Maintain membership and active involvement in professional associations of religious educators including the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) Baltimore Area Catechetical Minister Association (BACM) and Anne Arundel County Coordinators of Religious Education (AACCRE).
- Serve as the parishlevel assistant to the Virtus Coordinator and Parish Center Scheduler.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Religious Education or Theology preferred but not required.
- Relevant work experience and Religious Education as a leader teacher or volunteer will be highly considered.
- Knowledge of Diocesan guidelines and procedures.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel etc.
- Working knowledge of social media platforms that work with parents and families is helpful (Flocknotes and others).
- Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
- Must be able to participate fully in the Sacramental life of the Church.
- Recommendation from the applicants pastor is requested.
Range: $23.00 27.00 Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position including health dental and vision coverage; employerpaid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
Employment Type
Full Time
