Catechetical Leader I Jobs

The Parish Catechetical Leader, under direction of the pastor, is responsible for the overall direction of the parish's total catechetical ministry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Stays current regarding developments or trends in the field of catechetics, education, and ministry.
• Coordinates, recruits, facilitates training for, and evaluates catechists and volunteers involved in catechetical programming. Researches and selects appropriate materials and media for parish use.
• Communicates with parishioners, parish staff, and diocesan representatives on relevant matters.
• Envisions, plans, develops, and then organizes and evaluates all facets of the parish's formation programming (adult, young adult, adolescent/youth, children, infants, and family as well as sacramental preparation for initiation - including the catechumenate - and proximate preparation for marriage).

• Position reports directly to the pastor.
• This position requires weekend work and frequent evenings to accommodate a variety of youth and adult faith formation opportunities.
• The ideal candidate will desire to grow the current Religious Education program through personal contact with parishioners, will desire to expand volunteer participation within the program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Religious Education, or related area from accredited university. Master's Degree in related field preferred.
• Must be comfortable speaking publicly, have a creative vision, and work well with various personalities.