Director Religious Education - St Patricks Parish - Rockville Maryland
Director Religious Education - St Patricks Parish - Rockville Maryland
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Job Description
St. Patricks Parish in Rockville Maryland is hiring a Director of Religious Education.
This is a full time role and will report to the Pastor and will require weekend and evening hours.
The salary range for this position is $55000 t0 $58000
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of Parish Religious Education Program including Childrens Faith Formation Middle School program OCIA adapted for children and Sacramental preparation for parish school /parish program.
- Develop and implement Religious Education for 200 students.
- Oversee Childrens Catechumenal and Sacramental Preparation
- Identify coordinate and mentor catechists and volunteers
- Supervise other religious education personnel
- Evaluate program curricula
- Responsible for developing a budget for Religious Education Program
- Perform related duties as assigned by Pastor
- Maintain compliance with all archdiocesan and parish policies and procedures
- Maintain communication with parents
- Plan and implement monthly Sacramental Retreat Days First Penance/Eucharist
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must be a practicing Catholic with a love for Jesus Christ and the faith and a commitment to living its teachings.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills and able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently taking initiative and completing tasks in accordance with given instructions established routines and best practices.
- Positive solutionoriented attitude with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to support the ministry.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Religious Education or similar degree. We are willing to discuss.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively and charitably with students parents candidates and volunteers on a regular basis.
- At least two years of experience in a parish setting specifically as a catechetical leader.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively and charitably with students parents candidates and volunteers on a regular basis.
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite helpful.
- Experience with administrative functions (budgeting scheduling institutional relationships)
- Experience with database and records management.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers printers and filing systems.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
