Director of Religious Education. St. John of the Cross Catholic Church
Diocese of Palm Beach · Vero Beach, FL · 4 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administers and schedules a parish religious education program
- Orders textbooks, teaching materials and resources for religious education programs
- Prepares an annual budget for the Pastor
- Prepares a yearly calendar; presents to the Pastor for approval
- Mets with Pastor routinely to plan and execute CCD program
- Supports and endorses Diocesan and Parish board policies
- Provides resources and operates OCIA and facilitates OCIA process
- Maintains accurate records of students. Mass and Class attendance
- Maintains Sacramental Records for students
- Provides access and inclusion for children with special needs
- Involves family as an essential part in faith formation
- Create service and fundraising opportunities for Youth Group
- Maintain weekly sign in and sign out sheets
- Supervises Youth Minsters, OCIA and Adult programs staff and volunteers
- Coodinates and prepares teams for Baptismal Prep, First Communion, Confirmation and OCIC Programs as needed
- Create a Youth Group Program
- Involvement in Liturgy planning
- Monitor Protecting God’s Children for volunteers (Compliance for the Diocese)
- Be a committed, active and dynamic presence in the Parish
- Facilitate Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 11 AM Sunday Mass
- Create a Summer Vacation Bible School program and summer programs for teens
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in theology/religious education required or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions
- 2-4 years of experience preferred working in Religious Education
- Must have a thorough knowledge and ability to teach Catholic doctrine
- P Practicing Catholic required
- Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, departments heads, and representatives of other Diocesan agencies
Physical Requirements
- Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
- Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
- Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling
- Frequent use of both hands and fingers
- Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing