The Role
Plan, implement, oversee, and evaluate parish catechetical and faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults. Recruit, train, and support catechists and volunteers; manage schedules, records, and sacramental preparation; administer program budgets; run Vacation Bible School and seasonal faith events; ensure Safe Environment compliance; collaborate with the Pastor and parish ministries; oversee Youth Ministry.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Title: Coordinator of Religious Education, Full-time (35 hrs./wk.)
Reports to: Pastor/Administrator
Location: St. Cecilia Parish | Fort Myers, FL
Reports to: Pastor/Administrator
Location: St. Cecilia Parish | Fort Myers, FL
Classification: Exempt/Salaried
Overview:
The Coordinator of Religious Education will plan, integrate, implement, oversee, and evaluate the religious education/faith formation of the total Parish community.
Job Responsibilities:
- Direct and Administer catechetical programs: Faith Formation programs for toddlers through elementary school children (Family Faith Formation); and responsible for programs for youth and adults including seasonal faith formation events and Bible and book studies. Working with Pastor on short- and long-term goals.
- Assist the Pastor and Adult Faith formation coordinator in planning Parish short and long-term goals regarding religious education and evangelization.
- Prepare and administer the Religious Education operating budgets in accordance with budget policies.
- Collaborate and communicate with the Pastor and other Parish ministries on an on-going basis regarding scheduling and promotion of events.
- Maintain organized and updated files for religious education families and Sacramental preparation.
- Plan and direct the annual Vacation Bible school
- Develop plans and implement for the recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers.
- Schedule regular catechist and volunteer meetings to encourage the development of a catechetical faith community.
- Assist catechists and volunteers with their certification requirements.
- Meet the requirements of safe environment policies regarding Safe Environment Training for Youth.
- Oversee Youth Ministry.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be a practicing Roman Catholic
- Bachelors Degree in Religious Education, Theology, or Catechetics and Evangelization
- Preferred 3-5 years Experience working in religious education/faith formation programs in a Parish setting
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Ability to collaborate and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, families, and children is essential.
Skills Required
- Practicing Roman Catholic
- Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education, Theology, or Catechetics and Evangelization
- 3-5 years experience working in religious education/faith formation programs in a Parish setting
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, families, and children
- Meet Safe Environment Training requirements for youth
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The Company
What We Do
The Diocese of Venice in Florida is a Roman Catholic diocese established in 1984. It oversees a network of parishes, schools, and ministries across 10 Florida counties. The organization is dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ, providing religious guidance, educational services, and charitable support to the community while managing administrative functions such as human resources, benefits, and fundraising initiatives to support its diverse population and religious goals.

