What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - PSR position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Holy Redeemer Parish & School is seeking a Full-Time Director or Coordinator of Religious Education
This position will report to the Pastor
Job Responsibilities
Holy Redeemer School
- Planning and organizing school liturgies
- Practicing with students in the roles at those liturgies
- Plan and conduct a class retreat with each class
- Provide resources for teachers and student for their faith formation
- Organize Advent and Lent Family retreat nights
- Provide a sacrament preparation for those who are catching up on Sacraments of Initiation
- Work with the principal in the school
Holy Redeemer Parish School of Religion
- Direct the program
- Provide formation and guidance for the teachers/catechists
- Recruit new teachers/catechists
- Provide resources for teachers and student for their faith formation
- Organize Advent and Lent Family retreat nights
- Provide a sacrament preparation for those who are catching up on Sacraments of Initiation
Sacraments of Initiation
- Oversee a Program for RCIA for Adults, RCIC for Children,
- Oversee the preparation of children for First Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation for the School, PSR and Home Schooled
- Work with the music coordinator and pastor for the liturgy of those sacraments
- Organize retreats for parents and student for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation
- Work with the pastor about Sunday Liturgies for each of the three sacraments as parents, students and sponsors are present for those Masses
Liturgy of the Word for Children
- Oversee the program which occurs on Sunday mornings at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses
- Recruit volunteers to run the liturgies
- Provide formation and resources for the volunteers
VBS (Vacation Bible School)
- Plan the summer program
- Recruit volunteers to assist in the program
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Provide instruction and formation to the volunteers
Job Requirements
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
