Part-Time Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator (Bilingual)

Archdiocese of San Antonio; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Elementary Religious Education (20 hours per week) to apply parish catechetical programs for youth up to age 11. The role collaborates with the Youth and Young Adult Religious Education Coordinator and handles basic faith formation administration, records, and family outreach.

Responsibilities include sacramental program support, budgeting input, curriculum materials management, and weekly bulletin coordination.

Qualifications

• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community.
• Undergraduate work in Theology, Catechesis or parish CRE experience.
• Three years of parish and/or administrative office experience.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays due to an unpredictable schedule.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, schedules and coordinates the faith formation for youth of a particular level or group or assists with this task.
• Prepares and schedules or assists with sacramental programs and liturgies.
• Orders or assists in ordering textbooks, teaching materials and resources for the program.
• Prepares or offers input on an annual budget and monthly grade level activities and updates.
• Prepares or assists with a yearly calendar for the program and Faith Formation Commission and assists in compiling yearly parish master calendar.
• Supports and endorses Diocesan and pastoral council and faith formation commission policies.
• Supervises assigned grade levels or groups in the Faith Formation program.
• Recruits or assists with eliciting catechists and volunteers for assigned levels or groups.
• Supervises or assists with appropriate in-service training and formation of catechists.
• Advises and visits with students, parents/guardians, catechists if problems or concerns arise.
• Prepares or assists with liturgical celebrations for students and families.
• Prepares and coordinates with the pastor/pastoral administrator sacramental rites for students.
• Collaborates with pastoral staff to integrate the total faith formation plan for the parish.
• Meets monthly with pastoral staff for planning and integration of Religious Education programs with whole parish programs.
• Monitor and order supplies.
• Coordinates preparation of the weekly bulletin section for Elementary Faith Formation.
• Maintains constant communication with Faith Formation families.
• Coordinates email announcements through Flocknote application.
• Maintains and assists with sacramental records, notifications, and certificates on parish grounds per Diocese guidelines.
• Assists with Diocesan Appeal, Capital Campaign, and other major parish fundraisers.
• Coordinates with Safe Environment Coordinator to ensure all catechists and volunteers are in good standing with Archdiocese safe environments programs
• Will attend Quarterly Pastoral Council Ministry Report meetings as well as development committee or any other meetings assigned by pastor.
• Maintains continuous education and training in the faith.
• Adheres to Archdiocese Code of Conduct and safe environment mandates.
• Other duties as assigned by Pastor

Skills

Bilingual – English/Spanish

Education

Undergraduate work in Theology, Catechesis or parish CRE experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Elementary Religious Education (20 hours per week) to apply parish catechetical programs for youth up to age 11. The role collaborates with the Youth and Young Adult Religious Education Coordinator and handles basic faith formation administration, records, and family outreach.

Responsibilities include sacramental program support, budgeting input, curriculum materials management, and weekly bulletin coordination.