Religious Education and Youth Coordinator

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and certification support

Job summary

A Catholic Diocese in Arizona is seeking a Religious Education Coordinator to oversee all aspects of the religious education program. This includes managing classes, training volunteers, and executing youth outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate is a practicing Roman Catholic with experience in coordinating educational programs and a passion for community engagement. The role emphasizes building family outreach and requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in facilitating and coordinating Catholic ministries.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic with a recommendation from a Priest.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a priest's recommendation.
• Dynamic, creative and passionate about the Catholic faith.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the religious education program and coordinate classes.
• Train volunteer teachers and aides for various education levels.
• Organize a Vacation Bible School during the summer.
• Organize weekly RE programs and summer VBS.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers for RE and youth programs.
• Plan and coordinate retreats and youth activities.

Skills

Facilitating and coordinating volunteer training

Dynamic and creative approach to faith

Community outreach and youth program coordination

Event planning

Youth outreach

Religious education

Leadership

Communication

Education

Catechist certificate

Tools

ParishStaq

Job description

Description

The Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator will oversee our dynamic religious education program, and also work to build a Parish Youth program through logistical planning and execution of all RE classes, sacrament preparation and youth outreach. Our mission is to “be God’s instrument to make people holy.” This year’s focus is on growing our community and family outreach. The RE/Youth Coordinator is an integral part of this mission.

*We will train the right candidate, and pay for certifications.*

Duties and Responsibilities

A. Catholic Religious Education Program

• Shall coordinate and train volunteer teachers and teacher's aides for the following classes: Kindergarten/1st Grade, Elementary 1 & 2, Secondary 1 & 2, and OCIA. (May vary depending on each unique OCIC population.)
• In consultation with the Pastor and Parish Administrator, develop and submit an annual calendar of RE events by July 1st of each calendar year.
• Oversee and assure that all sacramental records are uploaded into ParishStaq in a timely manner and physically stored where appropriate and required.
• Oversee and assure that weekly attendance and other RE student requirements are recorded in ParishStaq.
• Develop, supervise and provide weekly religious education programs (mid-week programs run during the school year).
• Recruit, train and assist all volunteers for Catholic RE programs, including all teachers and teacher aids.
• Develop, coordinate, and distribute teaching schedules and location information with all speakers, catechists and volunteers two weeks before class start date.
• Schedule and maintain a list of backup personnel for all potential speakers, catechists and volunteers. The Pastor approves all speakers.
• Coordinate and set up room requirements for the RE program. Procure necessary materials and supplies, train volunteer staff as needed and supervise this activity. Maintain and leave all work spaces clean and tidy.
• Organize and oversee a Vacation Bible School (VBS) during the summer.
• Arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled RE activities.

B. Catholic Youth Programs.

• Coordinate an outreach and activities program for Roman Catholic teenagers in our Parish.
• Plan and organize up to four retreats per year for Youth and/or Adults enrolled in the OCIC, OCIA and other pre-Sacrament classes.
• Reserve retreat sites, resource materials and resource leaders for retreats.
• Coordinate youth activities.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a current catechist certificate*
• Has 2+ years experience facilitating, coordinating and training volunteers for Catholic & Catechetical Ministries.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a letter of recommendation from at least one Priest.
• Is dynamic, creative and passionate about their Catholic Faith; and is gifted at bringing people together to work harmoniously.

Qualifications

• Possesses experience with Catholic children's programs including Sunday RE/OCIC, sacramental preparation for reconciliation, Eucharist and children's liturgy of the Word.
• Experience or working knowledge of OCIA.