Director of Religious Education - Our Lady of Mercy Parish - Potomac Maryland
Director of Religious Education - Our Lady of Mercy Parish - Potomac Maryland
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$ 50000 - 60000
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Job Description
Our Lady of Mercy a vibrant parish in Potomac MD is hiring a Director of Religious Education.
This role will report to the Pastor and the salary is $50000 -$60000 with excellent benefits.
The role is set to begin in July 2025 and is a 30 hour per week role that includes weekends and evenings as needed
Work collaboratively with the Director of Adult Faith Formation and the Religious Education Assistant and other members of the Pastoral Team to help provide an encounter with Christ to the parish.
- Coordinator of Childrens Religious Education ages Kindergarten through 8th grade and OCIC.
- 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 Penance First Eucharist and Confirmation seasonal liturgical/spiritual formation catechist recruitment and training Childrens Liturgy of the Word and Order of Christian Initiation for Children.
- Other responsibilities include 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 Religious Education Order the books and supplies
- Recruit catechists assistant catechists teen mentors and help build a sense of community among them
- Coordinate orientation for any new volunteers for example: new catechists and catechist assistants
- Provide clear expectations for all volunteers catechists catechist assistants 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 Religious Education Assistants record keeping such as attendance sheets health records and rosters
- Administer the annual Faith Knowledge Assessment Safe Environment training 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 problem-solving skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work Sunday mornings weekdays Wednesday evenings and weekends as needed based on the calendar.
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
- 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 full-time (30 hours a week) role that requires you to work certain daytime evenings and weekends as needed based on the calendar.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to:Fr. Mark Knestout and Fr. Kyle Vance
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
