Coordinator of Religious Education, Part-time

St. Catherine Catholic School; Naples (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Finbarr Parrish in Naples is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry to plan, implement, oversee, and evaluate the parish's religious education and faith-formation programs.

The role reports to the Pastor and requires organizing youth activities, coordinating a summer camp, OCIA catechumenate, and ongoing faith formation for all ages within the parish community.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Catechetics or related field.
• 3–5 years of successful experience in youth programming, either through employment or voluntary work.
• Excellent organizational, leadership and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Tuesday evening Communion and Confirmation classes for grades 2–12.
• Plan and administer yearly Totus Tuus Summer Camp.
• Organize and coordinate Youth Ministry activities for Middle/High School, incl. faith formation, socials, retreats.
• Conduct faith formation for OCIA Catechumens and Candidates on Sunday mornings and coordinate related events.
• Pursue education on current youth ministry trends and related issues.
• Obtain Pastor approval for off-premises or special events impacting the parish.
• Participate in staff/Diocesan meetings and assist with visioning and scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theology/Catechetics or related field

Job description

Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry

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Naples, Florida, United States

Company

St. Finbarr Parrish in Naples

Job Description

Title: Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry, Full-time

Reports to: Pastor

Location: St. Finbarr Catholic Church |Naples FL

Overview
The Coordinator of Religious Education/Youth Ministry will plan, integrate, implement, oversee, and evaluate the religious education/faith formation of the total Parish community.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate Tuesday evening Communion and Confirmation classes for grades 2 to 12.
• Plan, organize and administer yearly Totus Tuus Summer Camp.
• Organize, administer, and coordinate all Youth Ministry activities for Middle School and Senior High School students. These activities include faith formation lessons and social activities on Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon, and special events such as retreats and social outings.
• Conduct faith formation for OCIA Catechumens and Candidates on Sunday morning (9 AM to 10 AM) and coordinate parish and diocesan celebrations for OCIA participants.
• Pursue education in current trends in youth ministry and other related professional issues.
• Obtain approval of Pastor for all off-premises events or special events impacting the broader parish.
• Participate in all mandatory staff and Diocesan meetings, work with parish staff to develop visioning, scheduling, planning, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a practicing Catholic;
• Bachelors Degree in Theology, Catechetics or related field.
• 3-5 years of successful experiences in youth programming, either through employment or voluntary work
• Excellent organizational, leadership and communications skills both written and oral.