Job Posting for Coord Religious Education at St. Gabriel
The Pastorate of St. Gabriel in Windsor Mill, Maryland and St. Charles Borromeo in Pikesville, Maryland is seeking qualified candidates for a Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE). This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. This ministry is charged with forming and engaging children, high school youth, and young adults in the Catholic faith for lifelong spiritual growth. The overall objective of the position is to organize, direct, and manage a comprehensive faith formation program in collaboration with the pastor, staff, catechists, and volunteers.
The CRE plans and implements the parish program of catechetical instruction and faith formation for children and youth, pre-K through 8th grade.
Essential Functions
Develop additional opportunities for family-based formation
Prepare ministries to educate and engage with high school youth and young adults
Reach out to pastorate families with children to connect with them and engage them in pastorate life and lifelong faith formation
Manage the Children's Liturgy of the Word on Sundays
Coordinate the monthly children's Masses
Plan and prepare the annual week-long Vacation Bible School
Ensure the Safe Environment requirements (Virtus Certification), policies, and mandates for Parish Religious Education volunteers are in compliance with Archdiocesan standards
Prepare and schedule sacramental programs and services for candidates and parents for Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Religious Education, Theology, Catechetics, or related field is preferred
Ministry experience in lieu of education will be considered
Previous experience working in faith formation or a similar ministry is preferred
Must be a practicing Catholic who can model Christian values and active participation in pastorate life
Must be able to participate fully in the Sacramental life of the church
In a multi-cultural pastorate with a large Hispanic membership, proficiency in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
Must be able to maintain a positive, professional, and empathic attitude with children, youth, parents, volunteers, and staff, all while maintaining proper boundaries as clearly articulated by the Archdiocese of Baltimore Code of Conduct
Skills
Preferred
Budget Management
Catechetical Curriculum Section
Catechetical Instruction for Children
Children’s Sacramental Preparation
Class Coordination
Educational Material Procurement
Educational Oversight
Flexible Work Hours
Manager Volunteer Catechists
Microsoft Excel Proficiency
Professional Association Involvement
Religious Education Compliance
Social Media Platforms
Textbook Inventory
Diocesan Guidelines Knowledge
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