What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Religious Education position at Diocese of Camden?
St Joachim Parish Director of Religious Education
St Joachim Parish, Camden Diocese
601 W Browning Rd, Bellmawr, NJ
Email; stjoachimparish@stjoachimparishnj.org
Phone: 856 931 6307
Full Time Director of Religious Education (DRE)
Starting at $50,000 plus benefits.
Qualifications
- An active member of the Roman Catholic Church living the
sacramental and moral life of the Church.
Has received the sacrament of Confirmation
If Married was married in the Church
- Has at least three years of experience in catechetical ministry
- Displays an understanding of and commitment to diocesan
policies and guidelines
- Proficient in English and Spanish language
- Formal training in Religious Education (eg Masters/Bachelor’s Degree/Certificate in Catechesis/Religious Education/Faith Formation)
- Good computer skills
Familiar with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Using databases such as Parishsoft
Responsibilities
- All responsibilities are onsite and include some evenings and weekends
- Reports to the Parish Administrator and Permanent Deacon
- Planning and directing the parish curriculum for Religious Education
- The DRE is also the “Safe Environment Coordinator” for the parish and keeps records of background checks and safe environment training for adults in the parish who work with children.
- Assisting parents in the religious formation of their children and preparation for sacraments
- Sacramental formation and adult faith formation parish wide.
- Help establish harmony between Spanish and English speaking parishioners.
- Support efforts to bring adults into the Church, especially the parents of children in the program.
