Coordinator for Family Formation and Children's Catechesis

Archdiocese of Washington

Hyattsville, MD

Job ID#:
1475172315
Posted:
October 24, 2025
Expires:
December 23, 2025
Category:
Youth Ministry
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
2-5 Years
Education:
Graduate Degree
Base Pay:
$60k to $70k Salary
Send applications or inquiries to:
Apply by Email
For your privacy and security, when applying for a job, never provide your social security number, credit card number or bank account information to a prospective employer. To use this website, you must accept and comply with our Terms of Service.

Job Description

The mission of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is to spread the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. In the faithful pursuit of this mission, the archdiocese is seeking a Coordinator for Family Formation and Children's Catechesis. The Coordinator reports to the Director of Lifelong Formation and will support both English and Spanish-speaking parishes as they develop faith formation models for children and families in light of the archdiocesan "Forming Disciples Religion Curriculum Guide." This position is also responsible for ensuring implementation and compliance with the annual Safe Environment training of students in parish religious education programs as well as the implementation of annual Faith Knowledge Assessment. The Coordinator supports the Secretariat with all large-scale events.

The Coordinator must have an energy and enthusiasm born of a spirit of mission for the Gospel as she/he supports parish leaders and catechists. Accountability, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal skills, and a synodal, collaborative ministerial spirit are essential for success in this role.
Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Candidate must be knowledgeable of and committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church, as well as evidence a spirit of discipleship.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in religious education or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience in parish catechesis or evangelization.
• •Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The salary for this role is $65,000 to $70,000 with excellent benefits

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: calla-russl@adw.org

About the Employer

https://adw.org/