Director of Religious Education

Job Description

Director of Religious Education Our Lady of Mercy
Job Details

Description

Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac, MD is a large parish hiring a Director of Religious Education.

This role will report to the Pastor and is available in July 2025 onward.

The salary for this position is $50,000-60,000+ or commensurate with experience. Eligibility for Archdiocesan benefits.

Work collaboratively with the Director of Adult Faith Formation and the Religious Education Assistant and other members of the Pastoral Team to help provide an encounter with Christ to the parish.

• Coordinator of Children's Religious Education ages Kindergarten through 8th grade and OCIC.
• The responsibility of the coordinator is for the ongoing development, implementation and management of the religious education program, which will include, but is not limited to: academic formation, sacramental preparation for Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation, seasonal liturgical/spiritual formation, catechist recruitment and training, Children's Liturgy of the Word and Order of Christian Initiation for Children.
• Other responsibilities include catechist formation, communicating with families, collaborating and assisting other staff members within the department and parish programs
• Use media, including our parish website, to reach parish families
• Assist the enrollment process for Children's Religious Education, Order the books and supplies
• Recruit catechists, assistant catechists, teen mentors and help build a sense of community among them
• Coordinate orientation for any new volunteers for example: new catechists and catechist assistants
• Provide clear expectations for all volunteers, catechists, catechist assistants, all volunteers and parents which includes but not limited to: the goals for the year, calendar, curriculum and safety requirements and importance of commitment to the program and faith formation.
• Oversee Religious Education Assistant's record keeping, such as attendance sheets, health records and rosters
• Administer the annual Faith Knowledge Assessment, Safe Environment training and complete the annual Diocesan Survey
• Be available to the catechists and the children during their sessions

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and Abilities

• Must be a practicing Catholic with a love for the faith and a commitment to living its teachings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be organized and strong planning skills and able to manage multiple takes and meet deadlines on a constant basis
• Work independently, taking initiative and completing tasks as assigned.
• Positive, problem-solving skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work Sunday mornings, weekdays, Wednesday evenings and weekends as needed based on the calendar.

Education And Experience

• Master's degree in Theology or Religious Education preferred but willing to discuss.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to communicate effectively and pastorally with everyone you encounter
• Administrative experience
• Leadership experience
• Able to keep accurate records and database.

Work Environment

We operate a professional office environment. We use standard office equipment for example, computer, phone, copy machine and printers

Physical demand

Could be asked to lift 30 lbs.

Position Type

This is a full-time (30 hours a week) role that requires you to work certain daytime, evenings and weekends as needed based on the calendar.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: Fr. Mark Knestout frmark@olom.org and Fr. Kyle Vance frkyle@olom.org

About the Employer

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