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Sacramental Program Coordinator

Location: 146 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West, QLD 4032
Work Type: Part-time | 10–20 hours per fortnight
Reports To: Fr John Echewodo, Parish Priest

Are you passionate about helping children and families grow in faith and encounter Christ through the sacraments? Our Lady of the Angels Parish is seeking a warm, organised, and committed individual to coordinate our parish’s Sacramental Program.

About the Role

As Sacramental Program Coordinator, you will work closely with the Parish Priest and Sacramental Team to lead, organise, and deliver a dynamic sacramental journey for children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation, First Communion, and Reconciliation. This includes preparing parent sessions, family workshops, liturgies, and retreats.

This is a casual role with flexible hours (10–20 hours per fortnight), ideal for someone looking to contribute to a vibrant parish community while maintaining work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the enrolment process and sacramental calendar in liaison with the Parish Priest and school APRE.
• Prepare and deliver parent sessions, family workshops, and retreats.
• Communicate with families and respond to sacramental enquiries.
• Collaborate with parish and school staff, volunteers, and liturgy teams.
• Organise liturgies, materials, certificates, and resources for each sacrament.
• Promote the program through school and parish channels, including social media.
• Maintain sacramental records and relevant databases (e.g., Flocknote)
• Attend all sacramental celebrations (some weekend work required)
• Ensure safeguarding and WHS policies are upheld.

About You

You are an excellent communicator, confident in engaging with families, children, and volunteers. You have strong organisational skills and are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Ideally, you will have experience working in ministry, education, or a parish environment and a solid understanding of Catholic sacramental life.
You will also:

• Have a genuine commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and other digital tools (e.g., PowerPoint, email newsletters, database management)
• Be available for some evening and weekend commitments.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and complete Safeguarding training.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a faith-filled, supportive parish team
• Flexible working hours
• Make a real impact in the lives of families and children on their spiritual journey

To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and resume via the Apply For This Job button. For further information please contact HR Recruitment Coordinator Brent Hunter hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au.  

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults

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