Religious Education Coordinator, St Anthony Church, Kailua

Aug 30 2025
Catholic Diocese of Honolulu-Parishes/Schools |Honolulu|Part Time, $20.00 - $22.00 / hour
Job Description
Position Description

St. Anthony Church, Kailua

Position: Coordinator of Religious Education

Supervisor: Pastor

Status: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

Salary: Diocesan pay scale commensurate with experience, statutory benefits

Overall Responsibility

To organize the parish catechetical program and assist the parish community with the building of a solid foundation of catechetical ministry and faith formation.

Position Summary

· Organizes, plans, and coordinates the Religious Education (RE) program for pre‐school through 5th Grade, including all sacramental preparation for children grades Pre-K through 5.

· Collaborates with the Youth Ministry Coordinator to ensure both the RE program and the Youth Program are aligned in keeping with the Pastors’ vision.

· Orders and maintains teaching materials and resources for the RE program.

· Reports monthly to the Pastor.

· Meets weekly with parish staff for planning and coordination of parish programs.

· Recruits volunteer catechists, provides them with the requisite training and administrative support and timely feedback.

· Serves as Safe Environment Liaison.

· Attends professional RE courses to stay abreast of Catholic Faith requirements.

· Plans and teaches Baptismal instruction classes and prepares the requisite Baptismal certificates.

· Prepare and assist the Pastor with sacramental celebrations.

· Collaborates with the school to help plan student retreats for sacramental preparation.

· Supports ad hoc Parish office activities as needed thus working together as a team with the Parish Office.

· Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

· Active, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.

· Knowledge of Catholic catechesis/teachings

· College Education preferred, but not required

· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Physical requirements

· Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items.

Scheduling requirements

· Entails weekend and periodic evening work.

For more information, contact Fr. William Kunisch, Pastor at [email protected].