Archdiocese of Chicago

Human Resources
:: Employment and Service Opportunities

Opportunities at Parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago

Contact:

Aidan O'Boyle
Parish Administrator

aoboyle@smow.org

Posted 7/28/2017

Job Title:

Religious Education Coordinator

Hours:

Part time

Parish:

St. Mary of the Woods
7033 N. Moselle Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

Description:

Assemble a religious education staff; provide the staff with formation; involve parents in the religious education process; work directly with children who enroll in the religious education program. 1) Establish a RE Program and Syllabus for each grade. 2) Identify suitable catechists, work with them to ensure certification, provide them with manuals and supplies. 3) Work with pastor / administrator to establish an Advisory Board. 4) Plan the annual RE Program calendar. 5) Oversee registration of students and collection of tuition / sacramental fees. 6) Assist with preparation of First Communion and Confirmation Liturgies. 7) Assist with arranging of reconciliation services at Advent and Lent. 8) Service opportunities for eighth grade confirmation. 9) Arrange confirmation and first communion retreats. 10)Prepare RE section of parish annual report. Effective Period: August 15, 2017-June 30, 2018. Hours: Sundays, 8:00 am - 11:30 am, September through May; some weekday evenings. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements:

To provide quality religious education to grade school students who attend public school and work with St. Mary’s school principal and staff in parish sacramental preparation.

Special Directions:

Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”

External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Job Title – Full name”

Return to Parish Job Opportunities