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Sacramental Pathways Officer (0.4 – 0.6), Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (ACT)
posted 20 hours ago in DioceseJob Description
About the Position
The Sacramental Pathways Officer, in close collaboration with the Synodal Evangelisation Team, will focus on engaging emerging generations through sacramental initiation and catechetical outreach in public schools and parish School of Religion experiences. This includes coordinating, resourcing, and training for pre- and post-sacramental initiation offerings (such as Summit, Kingdom, and Basecamp retreats), as well as providing administrative support to the Archdiocesan Catechist network in collaboration with the Catechist Chaplain.
The role also supports parish Schools of Religion and RCIA programs for sacramental initiation, as directed.
About You
Key Requirements for the role include:
- Sacramental Formation
- Cathecists
- Communication & Engagement
- Evaluation
Enquiries and Application Process
Applications should be sent in confidence to Dr Patrick McArdle via email at [email protected] and should include a resume and a cover letter. Your cover letter must address how your skills, knowledge, experience, and personal attributes align with the requirements of the role.
Applications close on Thursday, 11 December 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and considered until the role is filled.