ST MADELINE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Title: Coordinator of Religious Education
Location: St. Madeline Parish, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
Reports to: Chief of Staff
FLSA Status: Part-time (approx. 20 hours/week)
Vision
The Coordinator of Religious Education oversees the administration of parish religious education
programs, including traditional PREP and Family Catechesis. This position supports children in
cultivating their baptismal grace into fruitful discipleship and a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
Working closely with the catechists, the CRE fosters a culture of missionary discipleship aligned
with established pastoral priorities. The CRE helps advance a missionary catechetical model,
available through the Word of Life program, suited to the Apostolic Age in which we live.
Duties & Responsibilities
Mission & Vision Development:
? Cultivate a mindset and skillset around missionary discipleship through various opportunities
available through the Pastor and wider Archdiocese
? Participate in Staff formation opportunities when assigned for ongoing growth
? Pray fervently for the fruitfulness of the parish’s missionary efforts, especially those focused
on PREP families.
Team Leadership:
? Recruit, train, oversee, and assist a team of volunteer catechists in both traditional PREP and
Family Catechesis
? Discern and implement formative opportunities for catechists and key volunteers for
encouragement and spiritual development
? Develop a plan for the engagement of PREP parents through intentional outreach and
evangelization initiatives
Administration:
? Prepare, schedule, and oversee Sacramental programs for students/parents
? Oversee the program’s registration of students
? Manage, oversee, and provide:
o Textbooks, teaching materials, resources for the program
o Learning environments (classroom and building)
o Budget for the program
? Manage sacramental preparation for First Penance, First Communion, and Confirmation for
PREP children in connection with those parish students in our parish / private schools
Communication:
? Prepare and schedule timely and engaging correspondences with catechists and parents
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? Prepare social media, bulletin, and Mass announcement promotional material as needed to
build the program and encourage participation
? Update the Chief of Staff on important progress or challenges as needed
Adult Faith Formation:
? Assist the pastor in receiving inquirers to the faith and pairing them with volunteers for the
pre-catechumenal stage
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a committed and engaged Catholic who is on fire with love for Jesus
Christ and His Church. The candidate must live the faith vibrantly through participation in Sunday
Mass, Holy Days of Obligation, and regular encounters with Jesus in the sacraments of
Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist. The candidate must be eager to share the Good News with
others and live a life in alignment with the teachings of the Church.
The candidate should also possess:
? Experience in religious education, with a preference given to a candidate with a theology,
catechetical, or religious education background
? Meets the Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification requirements
? Experience in leading a team effectively, including managing and resolving conflict
? Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational, communication, computer, time
management and interpersonal skills
? Creative and self-motivated while remaining receptive to direction from superiors
? Readiness to establish and maintain good relationships with parishioners, catechists, and
colleagues
? Must have efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, social media, and other online
applications
Working Conditions
An office space will be provided in the parish offices.
Salary
This position offers around $20-22/hour
Contact
Submit a resume and any relevant supporting documents to Kim Costanzo at
[email protected]
About the Parish
St. Madeline Parish is composed of approximately 2,000 registered households in the Ridley Park
neighborhood of Ridley Township. The parish operates a regional parish school that oversees the
Catholic education of approximately 315 students and has about 160 students in PREP.
