Röm.-kath. Landeskirche des Kantons Luzern
Emmetten
Religious Educator / Catechist
- 06 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Emmetten
Job summary
The Roman Catholic parish of Emmetten NW seeks a religious educator.
Tasks
- Engage children and youth through exciting religious lessons.
- Create memorable experiences for young adults during confirmation.
- Design personal celebrations and services within the parish.
Skills
- Completed training or currently training as a religious educator.
- Creativity and loyalty in team settings.
- Interest in diverse parish life and liturgical forms.
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About the job
The Roman Catholic parish of Emmetten NW is looking for you from 1 August 2026 as a Religious Educator / Catechist
You may
- inspire children and young people with your exciting religious lessons in Cycle 2 (2 classes) and Cycle 3 (2 classes, ecumenical/team teaching)
- make the confirmation path (gap year and confirmation every two years) an experience with young adults (F18+)
- personally design celebrations and services
- set your own priorities; not all areas have to be covered or others may be taken over by arrangement
You bring with you
- completed training or training as a Religious Educator/Catechist
- interest and joy in a diverse parish life, in new forms of liturgy and in working with children, young people and (young) adults
- creativity, loyalty, ability to work in a team
We may
- be open to a possible adjustment of areas of responsibility
- offer you the opportunity for personal further training
- offer you a lively parish
- support you through a committed team
- provide you with an efficient infrastructure
- welcome your ideas and your commitment
The terms of employment and remuneration are based on the guidelines of the Roman Catholic regional church of Nidwalden.
Please send your complete application by email to Peter Barmettler, President of the Church Council, praesidium@kirche-emmetten.ch
Questions will be gladly answered by Astrid Biedermann-Burgener, Parish Leader, 077 508 57 90, pfarreileitung@kirche-emmetten.ch or Peter Barmettler, 079 254 62 98
