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June 6, 2022St. Catharine Church, Holmdel NJ, is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Coordinator of Religious Education. The qualified candidate will need to have experience in parish ministry and will work closely with the Pastor in advancing the mission in the parish.
The coordinator will develop, maintain, and administer the Religious Education program for the parish. He/she will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of Religious Education and RCIA. The Coordinator will be responsible for the following:- The parish religious education program
- Providing family catechesis opportunities throughout the year
- Manage First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation programs and liturgies.
- Working with the volunteer base including the recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers in both Religious Education and RCIA
- Recruiting, training, and leading a team of catechists and volunteers in both Religious Education and RCIA, which is essential to the mission of faith formation
- Coordinating with the Preschool Director to initiate children’s religious education
- Collaborating with parish staff
Candidates are required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Education, or a related field. However, background and experience will be taken into consideration for a qualified candidate with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated major. This individual will be required to join and complete the Diocesan Leadership Program for Parish Catechetical Leaders.
To effectively carry out the job the candidate must have proven leadership skills, effective oral and written communication skills and be comfortable with interacting with families and ministering to their needs. Capabilities in program development, education, and catechist development are required. Technological proficiency is essential, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite, social media platforms, and database management. The successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. He/she must be flexible in the work schedule, willing to work some evenings and occasional weekends.
All candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
No telephone calls will be accepted.
Please submit your resume with cover letter and two professional references and one personal reference to:positions@dioceseoftrenton.org
Church of Saint Catharine
Attn: Coordinator of Religious Education Search
108 Middletown Road PO Box 655
Holmdel, NJ 07733-2243