Director of Religious Education

Holy Angels Pastorate

Elk Point Jefferson and Dakota Dunes, SD

Send applications or inquiries to: miked@sfcatholic.org

Job Description

Holy Angels Pastorate, Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
St. Joseph Parish in Elk Point, St. Peter Parish in Jefferson
and St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Dakota Dunes
Full time - 40 hours/week
$22 to $24 per hour
Competitive Benefits Package
Reports to Pastorate Director of Discipleship and Evangelization

General Introduction
The Bishop of Sioux Falls is the visible head and source of unity in the particular Church entrusted to his pastoral care (CCC 1594). In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring while functioning in his role as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Bishop trusts chosen collaborators (clerics, religious and lay people) to share in the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. Each employee helps to extend the ministry of the local Pastor in particular ways as outlined in this position description.

The Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is made up of over twenty different pastorates -parishes joined together under one pastor. Located in southeast, SD, Holy Angels Pastorate is made up of seven parishes, one Catholic school and the Newman Center for the University of South Dakota. This DRE position will work for three of the parishes in the southern portion of our pastorate. You can visit our pastorate website at HolyAngelsPastorate.com.

Stretched along 16 miles of South Dakota's eastern border with Nebraska and Iowa, the parishes of St. Joseph, St. Peter and St. Teresa of Calcutta are made up of strong Catholic families with deep roots. If you're new to the Midwest, you'll find South Dakota to be one of the most beautiful places to live in the United States, with a very low cost of living. Nestled along the Missouri River, the area offers all four seasons and peaceful country living - with all the restaurants, entertainment and shopping needs just minutes away in Sioux City.

Position Summary
The DRE directs the entire religious education program, K through 12, for the three southern parishes in the pastorate. The DRE ensures that the parishes have the best possible religious education program for their students. The DRE will be responsible for the recruitment, coordination and formation of all mentors, catechists and other volunteers in the religious education program. The DRE will provide and equip the mentors and catechists with everything they need to best evangelize, catechize and witness to the youth to whom they minister. Work hours vary, with some evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications
Essential:
1. Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church's teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position.
2. Willingness and ability to act as a personal witness to the Catholic Faith by living both one's professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church.
3. Passionate about their Catholic Faith.
4. Exceptional organizational, time management, morale building and people skills.
5. A generous and positive attitude.
6. Willingness to learn the doctrines of the Catholic Faith as directed by the Pastorate Director of Discipleship and Evangelization.
7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Strongly Preferred:

• Very good knowledge of the doctrines of the Catholic Faith.

Education
Essential:

• A college degree

Strongly Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree in theology or closely related field.

Experience
Essential:
1. Professional or volunteer experience in Catholic ministry at a parish.
2. 2-4 years in professional administration (office, educational or not-for-profit preferred).

Strongly Preferred:
1. Team building and volunteer management.
2. Experience in religious education.
3. Experience working with children.

For a full Job Description go here:
holyangelspastorate.com/job-posting

With questions or to apply, please contact Michael Denz at miked@sfcatholic.org. To apply send a cover letter, resume and three references.

About the Employer

Made up of seven Catholic parishes, one elementary school and one Newman center, Holy Angels Pastorate exists to bring people the truth and grace of Jesus Christ through His Holy Catholic Church.