Röm.-kath. Landeskirche des Kantons Luzern
Doppleschwand
Catechist approximately 50%
- 17 November 2025
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Doppleschwand
Job summary
Join our pastoral team in Unteres Entlebuch as a catechist! This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Teach religious education for cycles 1 and 2 according to LeRUKa.
- Prepare students for First Communion and Reconciliation.
- Assist in school services and engage in our pastoral community.
Skills
- Training as a catechist or willingness to pursue it required.
- Strong faith foundation with a positive relationship to the Roman Catholic Church.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the catechesis team.
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About the job
Due to the retirement of our long-standing catechist, we are looking from 1 August 2026 in the Pastoral Area Lower Entlebuch in the parishes of Doppleschwand, Entlebuch and Romoos for a catechist approximately 50% (due to the different locations, the position can also be divided between two people)
Your tasks
• Teaching religious education Cycle 1 and 2 according to LeRUKa
• Preparation for First Communion
• Preparation for the reconciliation path
• Preparation for Confirmation
• Assistance with school services and appropriate commitment in our pastoral area
We wish for
• Training as a catechist for Modula, religious diploma or willingness to complete the training
• Rootedness in faith and a positive relationship with the Roman Catholic Church
• The will and ability to teach according to the new LeRUKa curriculum
• Spiritual and social skills in dealing with children
• Joy in discovering and living the Christian faith together with the children
• Team spirit and flexibility in collaboration with the catechesis and pastoral team, with teachers and parents
We offer you
• Support from the catechesis and pastoral team
• Contribution to training costs if you are a lateral entrant
• Opportunities for further training
• Proven networking of religious education with schools and parishes
• Workplace in the parish house with modern infrastructure
• Space for your own ideas and personal commitment
• Employment according to the guidelines of the Pastoral Area Lower Entlebuch and the Roman Catholic Cantonal Church of Lucerne
For further information, please contact:
Annelies Baumeler, Head of Catechesis
Tel.: 079 247 05 38
Email: annelies.baumeler@pastoralraum-ue.ch
Please send your complete application documents to:
Armin Duss, Romooserstr. 2, 6112 Doppleschwand
Email: armin.duss@pastoralraum-ue.ch
