Sample #1 Job Description for Director of Religious Education



Sample #1 Job Description for Director of Religious Education

The following is from How to Hire a Director of Religious Education: a seven step process for parishes, NCCL, 2002, ISBN 0-9712975-1-7. nccl@ or 202-884-9752. If you are thinking of a hiring process please order this valuable resource. It is recommended by the Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Used with kind permission of NCCL.

Sample Parish Job Description

Job Title: Director of Religious Education

Reports to: Pastor

Job Summary

To develop, maintain, and administer catechetical programs for the children, youth and adults of __________________ parish.

Responsibilities

➢ Research the needs and preferences of parents to determine the best type of religious education programs for the parish (formats, materials, scheduling)

➢ Develop and maintain catechetical programs for all age groups

➢ Review, select, and acquire suitable materials for these programs

➢ Develop curriculum in keeping with the guidelines of the diocese

➢ Develop summer bible school program for children K-6

➢ Develop a new parent handbook of religious education policies (registration, attendance, discipline, evaluation process, sacramental preparation procedures, etc.)

Recruitment and Training of Volunteer Personnel

➢ Recruit sufficient volunteers and aides to conduct the parish’s catechetical programs

➢ Provide regular in-services to train volunteers in basic theology, the methods of catechesis, and in the use of materials to be employed in their teaching

➢ Encourage volunteer catechists to obtain diocesan certification and support them in these efforts

➢ Provide periodic spiritual enrichment and community-building experience (evenings of recollection, appreciation dinner, etc.)

➢ Evaluate catechists at least once a semester and offer constructive suggestions for improvement as needed

Administration

➢ Supervise office assistant and volunteers

➢ Develop comprehensive calendar of all aspects of the catechetical program and coordinate this with the parish’s master calendar

➢ Prepare annual budget and oversee expenditures after its approval by the finance committee

➢ Arrange for use of the facilities needed to conduct the catechetical program; oversee the proper sue and maintenance of these facilities

➢ Maintain accurate records related to registration, attendance and student evaluations, as well as any required documentation related to sacramental preparation and celebration

Communication

➢ Attend parish staff meetings; update members regularly on matters pertaining to the catechetical program

➢ Inform parents in a timely manner of program events and polices: registrations, fee/tuition policy, sacramental preparation schedule and policies, parent meetings, enrichment opportunities, etc.

➢ Attend monthly meeting of the parish religious education committee, submit reports as required

➢ Maintain regular contact with parochial school administrator to ensure cooperation and mutual support

➢ Maintain regular contact with diocesan office to stay informed of its policies and any programs it is offering

Continuing Education and Professional Development

➢ Maintain membership in the diocesan DRE organization

➢ Attend annual diocesan religious education congress, attend appropriate workshops when offered at other times of the year

Qualifications

➢ Master’s degree in religious education or related fields (theology, education)

➢ Strong leadership and administration skills

➢ Strong oral and written communication skills

➢ Basic skill in using a computer

(Note: The above are examples of what is usually contained in a job description and how these elements may be worded. Feel free to adapt both the elements and their wording to fit your parish’s circumstances and needs.)

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