Röm.-kath. Landeskirche des Kantons Luzern
Rothenburg
Catechist approx. 30%
- 29 January 2026
- 30%
- Permanent position
- Rothenburg
Job summary
Join the vibrant St. Barbara parish in Rothenburg, focused on innovative faith education. We're offering a part-time catechist role starting August 1, 2026.
Tasks
- Teach religious education for first graders in double lessons on Mondays.
- Conduct religious classes for third graders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Organize activities for First Communion preparation and participate in team meetings.
Skills
- Completed catechetical training and a living Christian faith are essential.
- Creative, independent, and reliable work style required.
- Strong team and communication skills, along with good IT knowledge.
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About the job
The parish of St. Barbara in Rothenburg is an open and lively parish that actively promotes sustainable faith offerings. From 1 August 2026, we are looking for a catechist approx. 30%
Your tasks:
- Teaching religious education in the 1st school year in double lessons (Mon)
- Teaching religious education in the 3rd school year (Tue and Wed)
- Organisation and design of activities for First Communion preparation
- Collaboration in the catechesis team of the pastoral area Emmen-Rothenburg
- Active participation in process development in the area of children and family
- Participation in team meetings and further training
- Co-design of church services and church events
We wish for:
- Completed catechetical training (ForModula, ...)
- Openly lived Christian faith and connection to the church
- Independent, creative and reliable way of working
- Joy in discovering and living the Roman Catholic faith together with the children
- Flexibility and openness to rethink religious education
- Team and communication skills
- Good IT skills
We offer you
- Exciting working environment with opportunities for design
- Workplace in the parish centre Rothenburg with modern infrastructure
- Support and assistance during induction
- A team open to new ideas
- Room for your own ideas and personal commitment
- Workload expandable with catechetical activities throughout the pastoral area
- Salary according to the guidelines of the Lucerne regional church
Would you like to accompany children on their faith journey and actively shape the church? Then we look forward to receiving your complete digital application: to Alex Lang, church warden, alex.lang@kath.emmen-rothenburg.ch
Do you have questions? Please contact Verena Bieri, religious education and catechesis, 041 280 13 28
