Director of Religious Education

St. John Neumann Catholic Parish

Miami, FL

Send applications or inquiries to: John@sjn-miami.org

Job Description

St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Miami, Florida is seeking a passionate and mission-driven Director of Religious Education (DRE) to help form disciples and deepen the faith of our parish community. This position plays a vital role in developing and implementing lifelong catechesis, supporting children, youth, and adults in their journey of faith.

At St. John Neumann, prayer, teamwork, and discipleship are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in a faith that is alive, engaging, and transformational-one that not only teaches doctrine but forms missionary disciples. Our vision is simple yet profound: to overcrowd heaven by leading more people to Christ. The candidate performs duties and responsibilities in alignment with the vision, mission, and values of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Responsibilities include:
Develop and oversee comprehensive faith formation programs for children, youth, and families.
Coordinate sacramental preparation for First Communion, Confirmation, and RCIA for children.
Recruit and train catechists and volunteers.
Foster a culture of family catechesis and work closely with the parish leadership to integrate catechesis into the larger mission of the parish.

Qualifications:
Practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to the Church's mission.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in theology, religious studies, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Experience in parish faith formation, catechesis, or youth ministry.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and digital tools for ministry.
Must have a professional demeanor.
If you have a heart for evangelization and a desire to form disciples who will transform the world, we invite you to apply by sending your resume and cover letter.

Please note that we will review all resumes carefully and will reach out to candidates whose qualifications match our needs and requirements. Kindly refrain from making phone or in person inquiries regarding your application status.

About the Employer

The Archdiocese of Miami is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America. Its ecclesiastic territory includes Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The archdiocese is the metropolitan see for the Ecclesiastical Province of Miami, which covers Florida. The archbishop is Thomas Wenski. As archbishop, he also serves as pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the mother church of the archdiocese. Also serving are 428 priests, 160 permanent deacons, 50 religious brothers and 300 religious sisters who are members of various religious institutes. These priests, deacons and persons religious serve a Catholic population in South Florida of 1,300,000 in 118 parishes and missions.