Posted 1/30/2025
Job Title:
Coordinator of Religious Education
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
St. Francis Borgia Church
8033 W. Addison St.
Chicago , IL
Description:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises assigned grade levels in the religious education program. Supervises or assists with appropriate in-service training and formation of catechists. Leads in the recruitment of catechists, hospitality, and room parent volunteers. Leads in all large group parent sacramental meetings. Track Confirmation & First Eucharist requirements for religious education in the CCD Program and in the school. Collaboration with Catholic School and Coordination Sacramental preparation with school. Assists in the planning and implementation of Confirmation and First Communion retreats. Assists in Summer programing. Lead and implements youth ministry Masses, activities, meetings, and service projects.
Spirituality, Prayer Leadership, and Events:
- Leads in sacramental celebrations for students and families (ex. 1st communion, confirmation).
- Prepares advent and lent services and celebrations for religious education students and families (Prayer services, Lenten confessions).
Catechist Support:
- Leads catechist meetings.
- Suggests resource materials.
- Encourage spiritual growth.
- Print, organize, and gather supplies for catechists.
Coordination and Administration:
- Prepares with a yearly calendar for the program.
- Collaborates with the Liturgy Coordiantor when making liturgy decisions.
- Update, create, or find curriculum for specific lessons.
- Ordering textbooks, teaching materials and resources for the program.
- Organizes and enters registration information into computer database.
- Organizes classroom and sacrament materials.
- Monitor attendance and reach out to families about lacking attendance.
These lists are not exhaustive as new responsibilities arise with the flexibility of parish ministry.
Working Environment:
Frequent evening and weekend work.
Please send in a list of 3 references with your resume.
All interested candidates should email their resume and references to Anna Zawisza at azawisza@borgiachicago.org
Job posting will close when the position is filled.
Requirements:
Fully initiate practicing Roman Catholic Passion for the faith and ministering to children and families. Experience in parish children and/or youth ministry. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to pray with children, teens, parents, and volunteers. Ability to work with a team. Excited about children’s ministry. Filled with creative ways in getting students and families passionate about the faith.
- Proficient with office computer programs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- BA in Theology/Religious Education, related education field. Five years of ministry experience preferred.
- All items listed below are performed under the guidance of the Pastor and the Liturgy Coordinator.
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