The Archdiocese of Baltimore Hiring for Religious Education Coordinator at Oakland, MD Full Time

Job Responsibilities:
Organizes, schedule & oversees Religious Education program for parish

Recruits, trains, supervises, and regularly meets with Catechists

Evaluates and selects Catechetical Material, Sacramental Preparation Material, Family Life Material, and RCIA Material which complies with USCCB and Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Supports and upholds the teachings of the Catholic Church, and endorses Archdiocesan and Parish Policies.

Prepares materials, letters, booklets for parents for all programs; maintains Sacramental records

Acts as VIRTUS Coordinator for parish (Child Safety and Protection) to ensure all volunteers are trained regularly and parish is in compliance.

Organizes Family Events or special class programs according to Liturgical Calendar (All Saints, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and others)

Coordinates community giving including but not limited to charities such as: Operation Christmas Child, CRS Rice Bowl, Parish Giving Tree, Oakland Rotary Parish Christmas Tree.

Opens/closes building for Sunday School and other Religious Education Functions.

Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and/or abilities

Demonstrates capability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties in a timely fashion, utilizing good communication and relationship skills.

Participates in ongoing formation and educational opportunities to keep current on trends in catechetical ministry.

Must be an active member, in good standing, of the Roman Catholic Church

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn Computer Program Systems utilized by Archdiocese and Parish Office (Parish Soft, Flocknote, Zoom, VIRTUS)

Comfortable with public speaking, presenting

Must be highly organized, flexible, and able to multi task.

Desire and ability to work with people and gently lead them in their faith

Education, Training and/or Experience

Bachelors Degree with a preference in Theological Studies

Established record as Catechist

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position entails great flexibility.

Evening Work

Baptism Classes

Meetings

Weekend Work

Sundays for classes

Sacramental Prep (retreats, classes, pilgrimages)

Special Masses, Baptisms, First Communions, Easter Vigil, Christmas Eve, Confirmation

Travel

Monthly to Allegany County for CALMM

Monthly 10 months to Allegany County for DRE/CRE lunches/meetings

Yearly to Baltimore/Washington DC for Mid Atlantic Conference (3 days)

Yearly to Baltimore region for Pastoral Day with Archdiocese

Yearly to Baltimore Region for Archdiocesan DRE/CRE Meeting

As needed for training or other meetings.

Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Part-Time

Location

Oakland, MD

Job Type

Parishes

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

10/15/2022