Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Assistant
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Job Location:
Kirkwood, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith serve others and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminarys campus the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Job Title: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Assistant
Location: St. Peter Catholic Church Kirkwood Missouri Archdiocese of St. Louis
Reports To: Director of Religious Education
Position Summary
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Assistant supports the work of the parish Atrium by helping create a peaceful prayerful and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This parttime role includes preparing materials observing children and assisting the lead catechist during Level I and Level II sessions. The assistant helps nurture each childs relationship with God by modeling reverence quiet presence and respectful guidance while upholding the CGS method and the sacredness of the space.
Key Responsibilities
Atrium Session Support
- Maintain a calm orderly atmosphere during sessions.
- Assist children with materials when needed while honoring their autonomy and spiritual rhythm.
- Greet and dismiss children reverently at the start and end of sessions.
- Observe children silently to support the catechists discernment of readiness for presentations.
Material Setup and Care
- Prepare the Atrium before each session and restore the space afterward.
- Clean restock and organize materials with attention to detail and beauty.
- Assist with repairing or crafting CGS materials as directed by the lead catechist.
Collaboration
- Work in harmony with the lead catechist following their cues and respecting the CGS approach.
- Share observations and insights after sessions when requested.
- Attend staff meetings or planning sessions as needed.
Child Support
- Provide gentle assistance to children (e.g. tying aprons locating materials).
- Support transitions bathroom needs and other logistics while maintaining reverence for the childs experience.
Formation and Mission Support
- Participate in initial orientation and ongoing formation related to CGS and child spirituality.
- Represent the mission of the Church through love patience and attentiveness in all interactions.
Qualifications
- Experience with children in a faithbased or Montessori environment preferred.
- Calm observant and respectful disposition suited to contemplative work with children.
- Willingness to learn and uphold CGS principles materials and language.
- Practicing Catholic or strong respect for Catholic liturgy and spirituality.
- Completion of or willingness to attend CGS Assistant Orientation or Level I Formation is highly valued.
Work Environment
This is a parttime sessionbased position that may occur during school hours evenings or weekends. The role involves sitting on the floor handling delicate materials and working in a quiet sacred environment designed for prayer and learning.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender national origin age marital parental veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check Family Care Safety Registration drug screen employment and educational licensure/certification verification health screening and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Photography
- Color Correction
- Shot List
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photo Shoots
- Youtube
- Camera Movement
- Cinematography
- Audio Equipment
- B-roll
- Camera Operation
- Final Cut Pro
- Digital Media
- Video production
- Web Series
About Company
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is the spiritual home for Catholics in the St. Louis region, united in faith and service.
