Director of Religious Education - Our Lady of Mercy Parish - Potomac Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington • Potomac, MD

97d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

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 $50,000 -$60,000 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.

Requirements

• Must be a practicing Catholic with a love for the faith and a commitment to living its teachings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete tasks as assigned.
• Positive problem-solving skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work Sunday mornings, weekdays, Wednesday evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Theology or Religious Education preferred but willing to discuss.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively and pastorally.
• Administrative experience.
• Leadership experience.
• Ability to keep accurate records and database.

Responsibilities

• Coordinator of Children's Religious Education ages Kindergarten through 8th grade and OCIC.
• Ongoing development, implementation and management of the religious education program, including academic formation, sacramental preparation for Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
• Seasonal liturgical/spiritual formation, catechist recruitment and training, Children's Liturgy of the Word and Order of Christian Initiation for Children.
• Catechist formation and communicating with families.
• Collaborating and assisting other staff members within the department and parish programs.
• Using media, including the parish website, to reach parish families.
• Assisting the enrollment process for Children's Religious Education, ordering books and supplies.
• Recruiting catechists, assistant catechists, teen mentors and helping build a sense of community among them.
• Coordinating orientation for new volunteers, including new catechists and catechist assistants.
• Providing clear expectations for all volunteers, catechists, catechist assistants, and parents.
• Overseeing Religious Education Assistant's record keeping, such as attendance sheets, health records and rosters.
• Administering the annual Faith Knowledge Assessment, Safe Environment training and completing the annual Diocesan Survey.
• Being available to the catechists and the children during their sessions.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree