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What is a religious educator and how to become one
What general advice would you give to a religious educator?
Fr. Robert Keller O.P.
Adjunct Professor, Theology Campus Ministry chaplain, Aquinas College
paying jobs, but I believe livable, especially if this is a supplementary income in a household. Also, there
are several opportunities for Master programs that have generous lay scholarships. Look for those.
Lastly, personal frugality and the ability to live within a budget is exemplary, not only for this salary
range, but for any household. And every household can do some form of tithing; it is part of our
Christian ethic.
Avg. Salary $59,681
Avg. Salary $59,228
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.32%
Asian 2.76%
Black or African American 7.18%
Hispanic or Latino 10.32%
Unknown 3.57%
White 75.86%
Genderfemale 77.73%
male 22.27%
Age - 49American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 49Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is good
6.4 - fair
Religious educator career paths
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Skills Percentages Classroom Management 75.67% Catholic Church 2.90% Co-Taught 2.71% Children Ages 2.65% Role Model 2.54% Research religious educator duties and responsibilities
- Lead prayer services and conduct reflective talks to parishioners.
- Manage all office procedures including successfully meeting DCFS visits and requirements.
- Provide religious education at the first grade level for parish CCD students
- Work with school population, grades pre-K through 8 and adults in area of religious education.
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Average religious educator salary
The average religious educator salary in the United States is $59,681 per year or $29 per hour. Religious educator salaries range between $31,000 and $111,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
