Director of Religious Education

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth • Muenster, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for program development and administrative oversight of Religious Education programs which foster children and their families in becoming lifelong disciples of Christ. This is accomplished through a pastoral, liturgical and catechetical approach toward evangelization and catechetical formation. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to Elementary Religious Education, intergenerational and family catechesis, Sacrament Preparation (Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation and R.C.I.A. Adapted for Children/Adults). All catechetical instruction must be in keeping with the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium, and in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• Catechist certification, religious studies certificate or degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous volunteer management, database management, and/or budget experience preferred.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Parish Data Systems.
• Demonstrated history of good judgement.
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
• General ability and willingness to learn, use, troubleshoot, and implement/teach technology.
• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point-of-contact for elementary/high school formation and religious education.
• Manages the proper storage and disposal of confidential information and personally identifiable information (PII) in accordance with policy and law.
• Responsible for the operating administrative budget according to Diocesan and parish policies.
• Directs next-year budget submissions in accordance with promulgated deadlines.
• Directs the submission of monthly budget reports.
• Demonstrates dynamic problem-solving skills through adaptable and flexible leadership.
• Foster mutually responsive relationships with parish staff and the parish community at large.
• Mitigates conflicts quickly and charitably.
• Works independently and within teams on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects as assigned.
• Develop and implement processes of Formation for Elementary/High School Youth in accordance with the vision and guidelines of the Diocese of Fort Worth for Evangelization and Catechesis.
• Develops a catechetical framework within initial catechesis using the four pillars of the Catholic Church.
• Responsible for planning and implementing programs, meetings and retreats for sacramental preparation.
• Fosters effective communication with parents and volunteers of the Religious Education Programs.
• Provides catechesis and teaching for parents in their role as first and best teachers of the faith.
• Directs presence and oversight of children’s catechetical and sacramental preparation programs.
• Ensures catechist/aide to student ratio is maintained for all RE programs/events.
• Schedules, organizes and ensures compliance with yearly Virtus Empowering God’s Children curriculum for children.
• Maintains communication with the Pastor in all matters related to Elementary/High School Religious Education.
• May participate in on-going formation and skill enhancement programs, workshops or certification related to job responsibilities.
• Assists in planning, implementing and teaching workshops for volunteers on various components of catechetical development.
• Plans, directs and implements yearly Vacation Bible School if able to enlist volunteers.
• May attend general staff and formation department meetings & act as a resource to the Parish staff regarding children, families and sacramental preparation offerings.
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.
• Directs and promotes student registration and ensures current forms are maintained.
• Responsible for the recruitment, and placement of catechists, program aides and support personnel for Religious Education and Sacrament Preparation programs.
• Directs and procures facilities for all classes and programs for religious education and sacrament preparation.
• Prepares all class schedules, student lists and volunteer lists, catechist folders, and classroom assignments.
• Directs Children’s Liturgy of the Word and ensures appropriate resources are available for facilitators.
• Develops the annual Religious Education budget as part of the Formation department budget.
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, maintaining and dispensing inventory of textbooks, teaching materials and program resources.
• Develops & assures accurate yearly record maintenance and administrative processes for program.
• Responsible for data entry and student record keeping and maintenance for elementary student registration, tuition payments and attendance.
• Responsible for receiving and maintaining all necessary sacrament paperwork and documentation for elementary aged students.
• Maintains catechist files and ensures current safe environment training is maintained for all Religious Education and sacrament preparation volunteers.
• Ensure completed sacrament records are provided to responsible staff for sacrament record keeping.
• Maintains and tracks expenditures for materials as related to programs with approval from Pastor.
• Prepares and delivers monthly budget and variance reports to the Pastor.
• Manages the proper storage and disposal of confidential information and personally identifiable information (PII) in the Formation Department.

Benefits

• Exempt, Full Time/40 hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree