Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church

Job Description

Job Title: Coordinator of Religious Education Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Department/Location: Sacred Heart Parish / Nogales, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor is responsible for the management of the Religious Education program for a Parish or School. The employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position:
- Perform as a lay ecclesial minister in support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
- Shall abide by Catholic principles in the director’s professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
- Assist the Pastor or Principal articulate a vision within the community to include an assessment of needs,



setting of priorities, setting of goals and objectives, and the implementation of plans of action.
- Communicate and cooperate with all parish ministers and parish or school staff to include conflict resolution, serve as a resource and support for other ministers and staff, participate in meetings as necessary.
- Plan Curriculum, assess needs, incorporate prayer, service and outreach at all levels.
- Assist the pastor or principal in administering Religious Education programs to include program coordination, assign catechists and volunteers, keep sacramental records, set and enforce facilities guidelines; ensure a safe environment is in place.
- Recruit and form Catechists, including Catechist education and training, adhering to Diocesan guidelines.
- Assist in managing religious education staff including screening and employment, and assignment of volunteers, in accordance with Diocesan policie

📌 Religious Education Coordinator (Heroica Nogales)
🏢 Diocese of Tucson
📍 Heroica Nogales