Aide, Catechisis

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.


Job Summary


The PSR Catechist is responsible for providing faith formation and religious instruction to students enrolled in the Parish School of Religion (PSR) program. The catechist helps students grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding of Catholic teachings, Scripture, sacraments, prayer, and Christian living in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.


Job Responsibilities

• Teach weekly PSR classes using parish- and diocesan-approved curriculum and materials.
• Prepare and present engaging, age-appropriate religion lessons rooted in Catholic teaching and tradition.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and faith-filled classroom environment.
• Lead students in prayer and encourage participation in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Assist with sacramental preparation programs, including First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation as assigned.
• Encourage Christian values, service, and discipleship through word and example.
• Maintain classroom attendance and communicate concerns or needs with the Assistant Director of Faith Formation.
• Collaborate with PSR staff, volunteers, and parents to support student faith formation.
• Attend catechist meetings, trainings, retreats, and parish events as required.
• Follow all parish, diocesan, and Safe Environment policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Knowledge and understanding of Catholic doctrine and teachings
• Desire to share and witness the Catholic faith with children and youth
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, volunteers, and parish staff
• Previous teaching or catechetical experience preferred but not required
• Completion of required Safe Environment training and background screening

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.