Posted 6/10/2025
Job Title:
Coordinator of Religious Education
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
Our Lady of the Wayside Parish
434 W. Park Street
Arlington Heights, IL
Description:
Join Our Lady of the Wayside – A Faith-Filled Community in the Heart of Arlington Heights. Located just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, Our Lady of the Wayside (OLW) is a thriving parish in Arlington Heights, IL, and a proud member of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
With 2,100 active families and over 30 vibrant ministries, we are a joyful, faith-driven community committed to growing together in Christ.
We’re Hiring: Coordinator of Religious Education (pre-K – 8th Grade)
What You’ll Do:
• Coordinate faith formation programs for all children (pre-school to Grade 8) and their families in the parish with attention to the needs of the community.
• Plan and oversee faith formation programs for grades pre-K – 5, in collaboration with staff and volunteers to deliver engaging, age-appropriate catechesis.
• Oversee planning and implementation of the Religious Education Program (REP) calendar, scheduling sessions, meetings, retreats, prayer and sacramental celebrations. (The calendar for 2025-2026 is in place).
• Coordinate sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist using the most current methodologies to include parents; plan liturgies and rituals in partnership with families and clergy for the reception of the sacraments.
• Oversee Youth Minister’s coordination of sacramental preparation for Confirmation.
• Select appropriate formation curriculum and materials for REP and OLW School based on the USCCB and Archdiocese of Chicago guidelines. (Curriculum for 2025-2026 is in place.)
• Recruit, provide training and spiritual growth opportunities for catechists.
• Incorporate intentional ways for engaging parents and families in faith formation that include hospitality, prayer, learning and service opportunities.
• Implement and carry out processes to welcome families into pre-K, K or Grade 1 faith formation. Develop processes to launch families into Middle School faith formation; providing continuity and guidance for individuals and families on their lifelong faith journey.
• Maintain accurate records that follow Archdiocesan policy and guidelines for sacraments, enrollment, attendance, medical, financial and legal matters.
• Work with parish site supervisor to ensure that REP complies with the guidelines for Protecting God’s Children (VIRTUS) for those who minister with and to children in accordance with the Archdiocese of Chicago policies.
• Foster a welcoming, spirit-filled environment for students, catechists, and parents.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and attend special events as needed.
• Open to ongoing formation and education as needed.
Requirements:
Are you passionate about forming young hearts in the Catholic faith? Do you love working with children, families, and parish staff in a dynamic and supportive environment? This could be your calling! We’re seeking a Coordinator of Religious Education to lead and manage our Religious Ed program for Pre-K through 5th grade.
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the faith journeys of our youngest parishioners, working in close collaboration with the Director of Lifelong Faith Formation and our Youth Minister, who leads grades 6–8. If you’re ready to inspire the next generation in their faith, we’d love to hear from you!
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