St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church

Administrator of Religious Education

• Oversee Faith Formation classes and activities for the parish elementary through high school.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Diocesan Director of Faith Formation to ensure that diocesan requirements are met.
• Arrange for continuing education faith formation and necessary certification for catechists.
• Prepare and oversee sacrament-specific workshops and retreats.
• Communicate with and assist parents regarding their responsibilities for their childrens religious education.
• We warmly welcome and encourage the participation of new and returning families.
• Recruit and assist catechists for the Faith Formation program.
• Assure that all catechists and volunteers comply with the safe environment policies of the Diocese of St. Augustine.
• Oversee OCIC preparation for children returning to or entering the Church.
• Coordinate with the director of the OCIA program to address any overlapping issues e.g. baptism preparation classes for parents and sponsors or other concerns.
• Facilitate or coordinate joint events activities or projects with other parish ministries.
• Coordinate with the pastor deacon and sacristan regarding any special needs or liturgical requirements for First Holy Communion Confirmation and other liturgical events.
• Plan and implement typically bi-monthly youth meetings during the school year. These activities should be relevant and effective in instructing training nurturing and equipping young people to lead a Spirit-filled life of faith and forge deep Christian friendships.
• Provide hands-on opportunities for service projects that allow youth to learn how to live out their faith by helping meet the needs of others.
• Fostering the involvement of young people in the life of the parish including participation in parish activities.
• Work effectively with parents to foster support of the youth program including ongoing communication to provide opportunities for input and feedback.
• Assist youth with the annual Live Stations of the Cross presentation.
• Coordinate sending some of the youth to the annual Steubenville Youth Conference weekend during the summer and attend if possible.
• Communicate with the pastor and other staff about youth ministry activities.
• Be a resource person to the parish staff on issues related to youth and youth ministry.
• Explore initiating family-based RE catechesis such as the Good Shepherd Program.
• Other duties as requested by the Pastor.

• The ARE must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• The ARE must firmly accept and hold each and everything definitively proposed by the Church regarding teaching on faith and morals.
• Prior experience in religious education or parish ministry is preferred.
• Excellent communication interpersonal organizational and leadership skills are essential.
• Have a working knowledge of general office equipment such as copy machines.
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word Excel PowerPoint and Publisher).
• Ability to work with the public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the Pastor other Staff and volunteers.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Have good time management and organizational skills.
• A strong understanding of religious concepts teachings and practices.
• Follow workplace policies and procedures as directed including but not limited to security fiscal responsibility employment and safety guidelines.