Director of Religious Education - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland
Director of Religious Education - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland
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$ 50000 - 60000
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Job Description
Mother Seton Parish a large multicultural parish in Germantown Maryland is hiring a Director of Childrens Faith Formation.
This role will report to the Pastor and is available in July 2025 but can start sooner if needed.
The salary for this position is $50000 to $60000
Work collaboratively with the Director of Evangelization and the Faith Formation Assistant and other members of the Pastoral Team to help provide and encounter with Christ to the parish.
- Coordinator of Childrens Faith Formation includes ages Grade1 through 6 grade OCIAAC and special needs
- The responsibility of the coordinator is for the ongoing development implementation and management of the religious education program which will include but is not limited to: academic formation sacramental preparation for Baptism Penance and First Eucharist seasonal liturgical/spiritual formation catechist recruitment and training and Order of Christian Initiation for Children and Adults.
- Other responsibilities include assisting in the family faith formation program and catechist formation communicating with families collaborating and assisting other staff members within the department and parish programs.
- Use media including our parish website to reach parish families
- Assist the enrollment process for Childrens Faith Formation Order the books and supplies
- Recruit catechists assistant catechists teen mentors and to help build a sense of community among them
- Coordinate orientation for any new volunteers for example: new catechists and teen mentors.
- Provide clear expectations for all volunteers catechists teen mentors all volunteers and parents which includes but not limited to: the goals for the year calendar curriculum and safety requirements and importance of commitment to the program and faith formation.
- Oversee record keeping such as attendance sheets health records and rosters
- Administer the annual Faith Knowledge Assessment Circle of Grace and complete the annual diocesan survey
- Be available to the catechists and the children during their sessions
Qualifications
Knowledge skills and Abilities
- Must be a practicing Catholic with a love for the faith and a commitment to living its teachings
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Be organized and strong planning skills and able to manage multiple takes and meet deadlines on a constant basis
- Work independently taking initiative and completing tasks as assigned.
- Positive problemsolving skills and able to work in a fastpaced environment
- Able to work days evenings and weekends.
Education and Experience
- Masters degree in Theology or Religious Education preferred but willing to discuss.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to communicate effectively and pastorally with everyone you encounter
- Bilingual a plus
- Administrative experience
- Leadership experience
- Able to keep accurate records and database.
Work Environment
We operate a professional office environment. We use standard office equipment for example computer phone copy machine and printers
Physical demand
Could be asked to lift 30 lbs.
Position Type
This is a fulltime role that requires you to work daytime evenings and weekends as needed based on the calendar.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to:
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
