Director of Religious Education

Job Description

Position Summary:
• Director of Religious Education provides leadership, in collaboration with the Pastor, in the design and implementation of programs for adults, youth, and children to assist in building a solid foundation for adult spirituality, Christian living, and ministry. The Director of Religious Education supports parents and families in their role as primary educators in the faith. He or she works to empower parishioners to respond more fully to their baptismal call.

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions
• Collaborates with Pastor, School Principal, and pastoral staff to further the religious education mission of the parish and school.
• Plan, implement, develop, and evaluate religious education programs for the parish and school.
• Oversees the recruitment, formation, support, and evaluation of catechists and support staff with appropriate consultation.
• Provides training for catechists so they assimilate the basic principles of pedagogy and human growth and development and can apply it to their target group. Provides opportunities to facilitate personal faith growth among catechists.
• Directs the RCIA process and provides Confirmation preparation for Adult Catholics.
• Responsible for the compliance of all areas of Safe Child for the parish and school. Maintains the records for all trained and background records for all.

Minimum Requirements
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 60 days of hire
• Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree (required) or master's degree (preferred) in Religious Education/Theology
• Minimum amount of Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience as a DRE or related Teaching position.

Preferred Qualifications
• An active and faithful Roman Catholic in good standing who possesses comprehensive knowledge and a proven passion for the Catholic faith.
• Positive vision and outlook
• Able to empower, affirm, and motivate
• Proficient in computer skills
• Bilingual

About the Employer

"If you are what you should be you will set the world ablaze!" St. Catherine challenges us, but she also speaks of the great promise Christ gives to all who come to know and serve Him in this holy place. Becoming what we should be speaks of our hunger for the fruits of the sacraments and for transforming prayer, especially in the Mass.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish is a young and growing parish with a strong base of ministries, but with so much to learn and so much more service to bring to our parish life. When you come to our parish family, come to be filled with hope, embrace that process of becoming what Catherine speaks of, and receive the gift of a more fulfilling life.