Overview
Director of Religious Education Jobs in San Diego, California, USA at Catholic
Description
Parish Name:St. Rita Catholic Church
Location:5124 Church ward St. San Diego, CA 92114
Reports to:Pastor
Employment Type:Full Time (30 hours/week)
FLSA Status:Non-exempt; hourly
Pay Rate:$21/hour
To Apply:Please attach a brief cover letter with your application demonstrating your desire to serve the Catholic Church in ReligiousEducation.
Primary Function
Provide primaryleadershipfor the implementation of CCD (ReligiousEducationProgram) to children according to the USCCB’s by administrating the parish catechetical programs to build a solid foundation for the Parish community.
Primary Objectives
To form Disciples of Christ by attending to the growth and development of all persons in the way of Catholic church.
To assist parents and families in the faith formation of their children through culturally- sensitive and developmentally appropriate
To encourage all people to listen for and respond to the mission and vocation God has for them.
To provide faith community support for all people, and to integrate children into the life of the parish, and the Church as a whole.
To promote life-long spiritual formation andeducationof all people
To foster an awareness of the poor and the marginalized through a commitment to service and justice opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities
Faith formation in the Catholic tradition, including all CCD requirements and procedures to lead children.
Coordination of monthly/weekly calendar
Recruitment and management of adult volunteers, CCD teachers,
Coordinates retreats, service opportunities, fundraisers, and other events
Appropriate, detailed record keeping.
Develop and maintain emergency action plans.
Other duties as assigned.
Prepare, schedule sacramental programs and worship.
Design and implement programs to assist parents in deepening their knowledge of the faith and to encourage the practice of Catholic Traditions in the home and life.
Keep inventory updated and place the order of textbooks, teaching materials and resources.
Support and endorse Diocesan and Parish board.
Leadership Duties
Assist in recruiting volunteer catechists for the program and appropriate in-service training and formation for them.
Identify and support the training for them.
Counsel, advise, & visit students, parents & teachers when necessary.
Serve as a member of the Liturgy Council and attend meetings.
Work to integrate the total parish religiouseducation.
Meet regularly with parish staff for planning and coordination calendar.
Requirements
Active, practicing member of the Catholic Church, and excellent knowledge and adherence to Church teaching life.
Must maintain appropriate certifications (see below) and attend enrichment courses and programs as appropriate.
Desire and enthusiasm for working with all age demographics.
Highly self- motivated, creative, energetic, and assertive
Demonstrated spiritual and emotional maturity.
Strong organizational skills, including time management, delegation, planning, budgeting, and ability to balance multiple projects at a time.
Closecollaborationwith Pastor and Youth/Confirmation Director to meet the pastoral needs of the whole parish community.
Demonstrate capability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties in a timely fashion, utilizing goodcommunicationand relationship.
Participate in ongoing formation and educational opportunities to keep current on trends in catechetical.
Education and Ex…
Title: Director of Religious Education
Company: Catholic
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Non-Profit
