Director or Coordinator of Religious Education (DRE or CRE)

Job Description

DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE/CRE)
Full Time
All Saints Parish, Butler, PA

SUMMARY
All Saints Parish seeks to offer its next Director/Coordinator of Religious Education (DRE/CRE) an exciting opportunity to envision, implement and oversee a catechetical program for both adults and children through existing methods and practices, and creatively introduce new ones for programmatic renewal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This person will work under the direction of the pastor, and in collaboration with the parish director of evangelization, and other staff members and volunteers/catechists for the development and strengthening of parishioners' relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church through the following:

• Lead the faith formation/religious education program, inclusive of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS Level 1), and Vacation Bible School (VBS).
• Lead the RCIA/OCIA parish program.
• Prepare baptized children and adults for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
• Catechize children in collaboration with their parents.
• Engage parents to walk with their children on their sacramental preparation and religious formation journey.
• Recruit, lead, train, evaluate, and ensure the ongoing formation of volunteer lay catechists and organizers.
• Coordinate and communicate with Butler Catholic School personnel and families to accommodate students who have prepared for the sacraments in the local Catholic elementary school.
• Follow all Catholic Church and Diocese of Pittsburgh standards, policies, and guidelines for the preparation and celebration of the sacraments.
• Ensure that accurate records are kept of catechists, students, and families, including sacramental records.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Active and practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Dedicated to personal ongoing formation and spiritual growth.
• Collaborative; strong interpersonal and communication skills including professional use of email, text messaging, and social media.
• Proficient in record keeping & digital database management.
• Organized, prompt, and enthusiastic.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's Degree in religious studies, religious education, catechetics, or theology (if no degree in these disciplines, commensurate experience in religious education ministry will be considered)
• Master's Degree in theology or divinity to be considered a DRE
• 2 years' experience in catechetical ministry, preferably in a parish setting
• 2 years' experience in administration

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Rev. Kevin C. Fazio at kfazio@allsaintsbutler.org

About the Employer

The faithful flock of All Saints Parish, Butler, PA established on July 1, 2021 as a five-parish merger, are dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, with welcoming and compassionate hearts and souls, serving others through various ministries and liturgies so that all who accept this invitation grow more in love with the heart of Jesus Christ on the way to eternal salvation.