Assistant Director, Religious Education

Job Description

Saint Pius X Parish in Granger, IN, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Religious Education to help oversee faith formation of over 450 students in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade.

Responsibilities include:

*Maintain staff presence and assist in the classroom as needed for the various RE programs: Sunday Catechesis, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Family Catechesis and the Merici Program.

*Coordinating the Children's Liturgy of the Word program and other existing children's programs.

*Providing support to the Religious Education and sacramental preparation programs.

*Collaborating with members of the Faith Formation staff to provide children's and adult programming for the parish.

*Communicate regularly with Religious Education families concerning registration deadlines, enrichment opportunities, parish-wide events and policy compliance.

*Providing administrative support to the Director of Faith Formation.

Preferred candidate qualification:

*Bachelor's degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or a closely related field.

*A minimum of one to three years of experience in ministry or education.

*Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and committed to stewardship as a way of life.

*Excellent written and oral communication skills.

*Proficient in traditional computer programs and communication technology.

*Able to operate independently to develop and implement new projects, collaborating with parish staff and volunteers as needed.

For the full position description, visit: stpius.net/employment

Apply at diocesefwsb.org/careers

About the Employer

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is a not-for-profit religious corporation empowered under Canon Law to fulfill the spiritual, educational, and charitable mission of the Catholic Church in the Northeastern portion of the State of Indiana.