CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD - PREK-6 LEAD CATECHIST- Full-time

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD - PREK-6 LEAD

CATECHIST- Full-time 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Minnesota Full-time Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis 9 reviews Full-time Published May 17, 2026 Expires June 16, 2026 Location Stillwater, MN Category Faith Formation Job Type Full-time Organizational Name Churches of St. Michael & St. Mary Organizational City Stillwater Position Contact Name Judy Greenwood Position Contact Title Human Resources Manager Position Contact Email jgreenwood@costm.org How many employees are serving at your location? More than 30 Starting Salary Range $22.00 -24.00 DESCRIPTION The Churches of St. Michael & St. Mary in Stillwater, MN are seeking a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Pre K-6 Lead Catechist to join our faith formation team. We are seeking a full-time employee willing to work 35 hours per week from August 15 to May 15, some evenings and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities include the following:

Faith Formation Maintain all atria environment for Level I, II, and III. Assist as needed in recruit, train and mentor volunteer catechists and assistants in Prek-6 program. Request a list of items needed to purchase for atria. Be available to teach Level I, II or III CGS September - May. Coordinate with staff to help with catechist appreciation events, and any fundraising activities. Assist with sacramental preparation for retreats. Make notes of missing, broken or incorrect materials in the atrium and repair the materials as needed. Sacramental Preparation In coordination with supervisor, assist with the reconciliation and eucharist retreats, parent education sessions, and first communion masses. General Be available to parents, catechists, and the children on a one-to-one basis. At no time should the person in this position serve as a personal counselor to any parent, teacher, or child. Maintain records of participants in CGS. Attend and participate actively in staff meetings. Attend educational and diocesan workshops and conferences as needed. Ensure all volunteers are E3. Check mailboxes, voicemail, and e-mail regularly. Respond to any phone calls and e-mails from parents within 24 hours unless directed otherwise by supervisor. Work with the CGS Manager and other St. Michael's staff in reserving and preparing the facilities for FF events. Attend weekly meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma. Practicing Roman Catholic. Certification in all three levels of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, preferred. At least certification through level 2 CGS is a requirement of this role. If all three levels are not completed, work with the supervisor to construct a plan to continue working toward completion of the next level of certification. Previous experience with CGS. Previous experience working with children. Ability to relate to and build positive relationships with youth, parents, and adult volunteers. Sufficient PC application skills to create word documents and spreadsheets for reporting requirements. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, but to also accept direction well and function in a team-oriented environment. Competence in social media and technology. Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail, cleanliness, and ability to communicate clearly.