Catechetical Educational/Ministry Co-ordinator
St. George’s Cathedral
Saskatoon, SK
Reports to: Parish Priest
Job Purpose: To work with the Parish Priest and Catechist Team with particular
responsibility for developing, supporting and co-ordinating catechetical and sacramental programs to facilitate growth in the spiritual, educational and catechetical life of the parish.
Role: Catechetical Educational/Ministry Co-ordinator
Contract Type: Reviewed Annually
Salary: $17/hour
Hours of Work: 4 hours per week (The job description is too robust for a 4 hour per week position so discernment will be required to prioritize responsibilities.)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To co-ordinate, promote, advocate, provide resources for curriculum development and organize catechetical programs in the parish for children, youth & adult programming, including but not limited to: Catechism classes, parent talks, pilgrimages, retreats, camps, feast day celebrations, Lenten programs, altar servers, special events,
- To undertake administration tasks such as registration forms and record keeping.
- To work and liaise with the safeguarding representative in the Parish to ensure compliance with the Eparchy Safeguarding Policy/Covenant of Care.
- To support, collaborate and communicate with parents.
- To prepare annual calendar of events
- To prepare and present annual programming budget to Parish Council for approval.
- To apply for grants, organize other fundraising activities, and soliciting for donations, as required.
- To identify, empower, co-ordinate and support the Parish Catechist Team in the recruitment, fostering of vocations, ongoing training and personal formation of all the volunteer catechists.
- To meet monthly with catechists to review, prepare and develop programs and to ensure responsibilities are carried out.
- To communicate with and report to the Parish Priest and Education and Youth Committee Chair on a regular basis.
- Other related duties, as required.
Eligibility, Criteria & Qualifications:
- Practising Ukrainian Catholic with a good understanding of the social and moral teachings of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
- To be an active participant in liturgical celebrations and parish activities.
- Working knowledge of English and Ukrainian.
- Recent experience in Parish catechesis or youth ministry.
- Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills – able to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-starter, showing initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work within a team, motivating volunteers.
- Program delivery and presentation skills and experience working with children, youth, young adults and adults
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding principles.
Resumes with references to be forwarded to: office@cathedralsaskatoon.com
Deadline for applications is: July 31, 2024