Director of Religious Education

OVERVIEW

The Director of Religious Education administrates a parish catechetical program and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation of catechetical ministry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize, schedule & oversee religious education program for pre-school thru 12^th grade.
• Prepare/schedule sacramental programs and worship services for students and parents.
• Order textbooks, teaching materials, and resources for the program.
• Prepare an annual budget for the Board of Education and monthly financial updates.
• Prepare/present a yearly calendar.
• Report monthly to the Board of Education.
• Support/endorse diocesan and parish board policies.
• Revise RE and Catechist Handbooks as needed and present to the Board
• Provide support/supervision for the Assistant Directors of Religious Education.
• Supervise the Directors of Vacation Bible School and Elementary Nursery Coordinator.
• Assist the Assistant Directors in recruiting volunteer catechists, office assistants, and hall monitors for the program
• Provide training to volunteers.
• Identify and support the training for catechists at each grade level.
• Counsel, advise, & visit with students, parents & teachers when classroom problems arise.
• Prepare and preside at para-liturgical celebrations for students.
• Coordinate and plan with pastor sacramental rites for RE students.
• Plan with assistant directors the Advent and Lenten Family Fairs.
• Work with Assistant Directors to integrate the total parish religious education program.
• Meet regularly with parish staff for planning and coordination of parish programs.
• Work with the Youth Minister to coordinate RE/Youth ministry activities.
• Submit/oversee the annual budget

REQUIREMENTS

• BA in Theology/Religious Education or a related educational field and/or a certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic institution of higher learning.
• Demonstrate capability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties in a timely fashion, utilizing good communication and relationship skills.
• Participate in ongoing formation and educational opportunities to keep current on trends in catechetical ministry.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position entails frequent evening and weekend work.

For consideration, please email a resume to Fr. Okere (mokere@charlestondiocese.org) or drop-off your resume at 2225 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29204.