Melinda (Lynn) Langston
Bogart,GA
Summary
Director of Religious Education with 10 years of experience in developing and implementing programs as well as Sacramental preparation for children, teens, and adults. Forward-thinking program coordinator that is very much aware of the call to be an extension of the Priest in assisting him in fulfilling his call to keep the mission alive in the church. Feels charity has an integral role in the advancement of the Faith. Dependable and able to pivot quickly. Looking to move to the Atlanta area to be closer to family.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Religious Education
Archdiocese Of Atlanta, St. Joseph Catholic Church
Athens , GA
2014.06 - Current
- Assists the Pastor in the implementation of the Religious Education Program
- Oversees and encourages more than 100 volunteer catechists
- Sets cubiculum and orders books and materials
- Updates Parish Soft with Sacramental details
- Prepares Sacramental certificates
- Offers and encourages the use of technology in formation classes
- Established, coordinates and runs Sacramental Summer camp
- Oversees family catechesis programs and formation Masses to encourage fuller participation in the liturgy
- Coordinates and oversees a week long, full day VBS (100 campers and 70 staff members)
- Established and oversees the Special Needs program
- Oversees women's bible study, women's evening of reflection, and the Welcome retreats
- Directs and coordinates the Sacramental preparation for the First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation
- Builds a friendly professional atmosphere
- Diligently works to instill charity in all situations
- Monitors programs effectiveness and makes adjustments to meet the program needs
- Maintains compliance in the program with Diocesan requirements.
- Fosters a welcoming atmosphere to all families in and outside the parish
- Collaboration with outside ministries to increase program effectiveness
- Established strong relationship with our Parochial School
- Supervises RE Administrative Assistant
- Applies for Grants as needs
- Prepares Schemas for Mass with the Bishops
Education
Bachelor of Science - Long Term Care Administration
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH06.2019
Certificate in Adult Formation Leadership -
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH2025
Certificate of Catechesis Level II -
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH10.2018
Certificate in Catechesis Level I -
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01.2018
Certificate in Youth Ministry -
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01.2017
Skills
- Master Catechist certification
- Multiple certificates from The University of Dayton Program
- Program management
- Volunteer recruitment
- Proactive mindset
- Motivated to help others
- Problem solver
- Meeting families where they are at in their faith and giving them the what they need to seek Mass and Christ.
- Special needs students are never left out of the program.
- Always assessing the program to better guide families to Christ through invitation, encouragement, and opportunity.
- Curriculum development
- Active listener
Timeline
Director of Religious Education
Archdiocese Of Atlanta, St. Joseph Catholic Church
2014.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Long Term Care Administration
University of Toledo
Certificate in Adult Formation Leadership -
University of Dayton
Certificate of Catechesis Level II -
University of Dayton
Certificate in Catechesis Level I -
University of Dayton
Certificate in Youth Ministry -
University of Dayton
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