St. Benilde Church is seeking to hire a part-time Coordinator of Religious Education. This position requires approximately 15 hours a week, mostly evenings and weekends, and hours are not equally distributed throughout the year. Salary is negotiable based on experience and education. The position is not benefits eligible. The CRE is responsible for the religious education program of the parish and sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and Holy Communion. The CRE should be a practicing Catholic, skilled organizer, able to communicate effectively with students and parents, sensitive to controversial issues and respond according Church teaching, have completed or working toward the Archdiocese of New Orleans Basic Catechist Certification, Advanced Certification, Master Certification, and PCL/SCL Certification. The CRE reports to the pastor. Primary Duties: Develops and implements the CCD program; Recruits, coaches, and evaluates effectiveness of volunteer catechists; Prepares syllabus and curriculum for each grade level, including texts in accordance with USCCB conformity listing; Prepares program calendar and parent handbook, and maintains student records; Assigns duties to student helpers and records service hours; Acquires, organizes and provides resources for each grade (media, supplies,
etc.); Implements the liturgies for Bless the Baby Jesus and May Crowning, and coordinates Breakfast with Baby Jesus; Prepares the Sacramental Preparation for First Reception of Reconciliation and Holy Communion calendar; Coordinates two student workshops, Rite of Enrollment, Reconciliation, Rite of Illumination, Day with Jesus Retreat, practice and Holy Communion, including developing and implementing agendas, communicating with parents, students, organist, cantor, volunteers and photographer; Prepares programs for Rites and Sacraments and recruits volunteers; Meets with school students twice weekly to prepare for sacraments; Ensures that the Safe Environment requirements, policies, and mandates for all volunteers who work with minors in the parish (both Church and School) are in compliance with the policies set forth by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to
[email protected]. For questions or additional information, please contact the Church Office (504) 834-4980.