Coord Religious Education

St. Patrick Church, located in Havre de Grace, Maryland, seeks qualified candidates for a Coordinator of Religious Education. This position is to coordinate faith formation for children and family activities in the parish/pastorate. Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and / or administering catechetical programs for children: Family Faith Formation, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Sacramental Preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation and Confirmation Pilot, Order of Chrisitan Initiation of Children), and Youth Ministry activities. This is a full-time 30 hours weekly position with benefits and exempt from overtime. 

Essential Functions

• Produce and implement yearly Family Faith Formation calendar and program activities.
• Facilitate recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers for all family faith formation programs.
• Participate in ongoing training, meetings, evaluations, and seek feedback from the staff, catechists and parents to update programs.
• Evaluate and supervise the curriculum for Religious Education/ Faith formation.
• Oversee sacramental catechesis for the Children and all aspects of that formation program, such as conducting formation meetings, preparing children for the reception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation).
• Implement family catechesis program to engage parents in the formation programs.
• Plan and implement Children's Liturgy of the Word.
• Select curriculum and perform all administrative tasks related to faith formation programs, such as, communicating with parents, registration of children, keeping volunteer records, and ensuring compliance with all child protection and archdiocesan policies.
• Organize and supervise Confirmation program.
• Plan and organize Youth Ministry activities.
• Organize VBS and service camps for the parish children and youth
• Serve as VIRTUS Screening Coordinator for the parish
• Participate and be visibly present at parish/pastorate liturgies and events.
• Connect and communicate with families on a regular basis regarding parish/pastorate faith formation programs and activities
• Work collaboratively with parish staff
• Liaison with young adult’s ministry.
• Ensure good sacraments record keeping.
• Participate in pastoral planning.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Catechesis or Youth Ministry, or equivalent experience within a parish setting.
• Practicing Roman Catholic, fully able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as organization, time management prioritization skills
• Must have the ability to honor and maintain confidentiality in ALL matters and protect personal records of parishioners and staff.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours. 
• Ability to work with other staff members, parish volunteers, and parish young adults.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills, if needed.
• Further education and formation, as recommended by the Pastor and Director of Missions and Evangelization.

Range:  $40,000 - 42,000, Annualized 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid 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: 

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/