Middle School Catechist

Archdiocese of St. Louis; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Generous paid vacation increasing with

Personal leaves of absence

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Middle School Catechist to lead weekly religious education for grades 6-8. You will prepare students for sacraments, weave Scripture and Catholic doctrine into lessons, and partner with families to foster faith formation.

Ideal candidates demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage children and parents, with a commitment to safe-environment training and background checks as required.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Desire and commitment to share the Catholic faith with children.
• Knowledge of Catholic teachings and sacraments; willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned class (grades 6-8) weekly using Edge curriculum.
• Integrate Scripture, prayer, Catholic doctrine, and Church tradition.
• Prepare students for sacraments (e.g., Confirmation) as applicable.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, faith-filled classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Youth Minister, Director of Religious Education and other catechists.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and parish faith formation events.
• Attend catechist training, meetings, and retreats as required.
• Set an example of active faith and Catholic values in word and action.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Relate to children and parents

Knowledge of Catholic teachings

Willingness to learn

Pastoral communication

Job description

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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 Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Middle School Catechist leads weekly religious education classes, prepares students for sacraments, and helps them grow in knowledge and love of God and the Catholic Church. This role is vital in fulfilling the parish's mission to educate and evangelize children in partnership with their families.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach assigned class (typically weekly sessions, grades 6-8) using the approved Edge religious education curriculum.
• Integrate Scripture, prayer, Catholic doctrine, and Church tradition into each lesson.
• Prepare students for sacraments (e.g., Confirmation) as applicable.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and faith-filled classroom environment.
• Collaborate with the Youth Minister, Director of Religious Education and other catechists.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and parish faith formation events.
• Attend catechist training sessions, meetings, and retreats as required.
• Set an example of active faith and Catholic values in word and action.

Job Requirements

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Desire and commitment to share the Catholic faith with children.
• Knowledge of Catholic teachings and sacraments; willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Previous teaching or ministry experience is helpful but not required.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and ability to relate well to children and parents.
• Completion of parish/diocesan safe environment training and background check (required).

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.

Our Mission

We are a unique community- diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better - and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews - we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.