Coordinator of Religious Education

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish, in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida is hiring for a part-time Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE). The candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Schedule: 25 hours a week.

• Develop and implement a plan for comprehensive and systematic catechesis for children, youth and adults based on the plan for comprehensive and systematic catechesis of the Archdiocese of Miami.
• Develop Sacramental Preparation.
• Implement the catechetical policies and curriculum of the Archdiocese of Miami.
• Direct the parish catechetical programs from adults to children.
• Maintain accurate records on student enrollment, attendance and sacramental preparation and submit requested data to the Office of Catechesis.
• Ensure a pastoral approach for all in setting program structures, e.g. calendar dates, scheduling use of facilities, procedures for registration and fee collection.
• Set the environment for procedures for management of sessions and discipline.
• Assure adequate supervision of minors during the entire time they are on the parish premises for catechetical activities.
• Recruit and screen candidates for the role of catechist.
• Develop role descriptions for catechetical personnel and support staff.
• Provide regular evaluation for catechists at all levels.
• Participate in the on-going formation opportunities provided by the Office of Catechesis.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Practicing Catholic who fully adheres to and models the Church’s teachings in faith and morals, with active participation in parish life.
• Approval by the Office of Catechesis as per Archdiocesan policy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Catholic Religious Education, Theology or a related field from a Catholic University, or equivalent.
• Completion of Core Theological Competencies, Ministerial Courses and archdiocesan safety policies (Background Check, Virtus, etc.).
• Good time management skills, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Appropriate mental and physical health to accomplish the tasks.
• Good computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to operate audio-visual equipment as needed for presentations.
• Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good Spanish-language spoken communication skills desirable; required in parishes of predominantly Spanish-speaking students/parents.

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