Parish Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Coordinator (Part-Time)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Bradenton, FL; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Parish in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Religious Education Coordinator responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating faith formation for the parish community, including K-10 catechetical programs and Sacramental Preparation.

The role reports to the Pastor/Administrator, requires a Bachelor's in Religious Education, Theology or Catechetics, 2 years' parish experience, and fluency in English and Spanish; strong budgeting and communications skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic.
• Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education, Theology or Catechetics and Evangelization.
• Two years of experience overseeing a religious education or faith formation program in a Parish setting.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catechetical programs: Faith Formation in Grades K-10, Sacramental Preparation, Home School Supervision, and Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation.
• Assist the DRE and Pastor in planning Parish short and long-term goals regarding the religious education program.
• Prepare and administer the Religious Education operating budgets in accordance with budget policies.
• Collaborate and communicate with the DRE, Pastor and other Parish ministries on an on-going basis regarding scheduling and promotion of events.
• Develop plans and implement for the recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers.
• Schedule regular catechist and volunteer meetings to encourage the development of a catechetical faith community.
• Assist catechists and volunteers with their certification requirements.
• Meet the requirements of safe environment policies regarding Safe Environment Training for Youth
• Act as a liaison between the Parish and the Diocesan Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry with DRE.
• Attend Diocesan meetings related to Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Safe Environment Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English/Spanish bilingual

Budget management

Parish coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Religious Education, Theology or Catechetics and Evangelization

Job description

Sacred Heart Parish in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Religious Education Coordinator responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating faith formation for the parish community, including K-10 catechetical programs and Sacramental Preparation.

The role reports to the Pastor/Administrator, requires a Bachelor's in Religious Education, Theology or Catechetics, 2 years' parish experience, and fluency in English and Spanish; strong budgeting and communications skills are essential.