Röm.-kath. Landeskirche des Kantons Luzern
Emmetten
Religious Educator / Catechist
- 06 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Emmetten
Job summary
The Röm.-Kath. Kirchgemeinde Emmetten NW is looking for you starting August 1, 2026. Join a vibrant community focused on engaging youth in meaningful ways.
Tasks
- Inspire children in Zyklus 2 and Zyklus 3 with your exciting religious lessons.
- Create memorable experiences for young adults (F18+) during their confirmation journey.
- Personally design celebrations and services that resonate with the community.
Skills
- You have completed or are pursuing training as a religious educator or catechist.
- You're creative, loyal, and work well in teams.
- You're passionate about diverse parish life and innovative liturgical forms.
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About the job
The Roman Catholic parish of Emmetten NW is looking for you from 1 August 2026 asYou may
• inspire children and young people with your exciting religious education in Cycle 2 (2 classes) and Cycle 3
(2 classes, ecumenical/team teaching)
• make the confirmation journey (gap year and confirmation every two
years) an experience with young adults (F18+)
• personally design celebrations and services
• set your priorities; not all areas need 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 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
For questions, please contact Astrid Biedermann-Burgener,
Parish Leader, 077 508 57 90, pfarreileitung@kirche-emmetten.ch or Peter Barmettler,
079 254 62 98
