Director of Religious Education

Job Description

Blessed Sacrament Parish - Madison has an opening for a part-time (20+ hours per week) Director of Religious Education. This important and collaborative pastoral ministry includes responsibility for Sacramental preparation (First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation) as well as coordinating a Youth Ministry program. Responsibilities include directing and supervising parish religious education programs including curriculum development and the selection of texts and materials. Responsible for recruiting, selecting, and training Catechists and other volunteer staff working with the RE program and Sacramental prep. Additionally, this position oversees the mailing of college care packages, military care packages, and Veteran's Day acknowledgements.

Applicant must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have experience in parish ministry and hold a bachelor's degree in theology or religious education with strong knowledge of Church teachings. Applicant must be open to be trained in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or already have training. This is a part-time position with some flexible hours and may require working some weekends. References and background check required. Part-time, 12-month position. This is not a remote position. Send resume no later than June 1st to donna@blsacrament.org.

About the Employer

Blessed Sacrament Parish/School is located in the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin staffed by the Schoenstatt Fathers since 2024 and previously staffed by Dominican Friars for 102 years. We embrace both spiritualities in the formation of students and for the salvation of souls.