Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation

Job Description

The Church of Saint Clarence is a vibrant and active faith community of 2100 families located in North Olmsted, Ohio, in the Diocese of Cleveland. We are committed to the liturgical and ministerial vision of the Second Vatican Council and provide faith formation and worship opportunities for persons across the generational age span.

The selected candidate will be a person of vision, able to discern the needs of the Church in the local setting and the gifts of the community to meet those needs.

Responsibilities will include but not necessarily limited to:

• The development, planning, implementation and evaluation of the faith formation of our young people. Sacramental Preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation).

• Engaging parents, families, and other members of the faith community in the developing faith of our young people.

• Recruiting, training and supervising of volunteers, including catechists and ancillary (non-classroom) personnel.

• Selection of USCCB approved curriculum materials for each grade level. Maintaining of records for the sacramental and faith formation programs.

• Sunday morning young disciples programming. (Children's Liturgy of the Word).

• Coordinate Safe Environment Protocols (Virtus).

The Qualified Candidate should;

Be a practicing Catholic
Have knowledge of Catholic teaching
Preferably have experience working with children, families and volunteers
Have strong organizational and communication skills
Desire to work collaboratively with other parish staff
Have the ability to work independently
Have a related degree or commensurate experience.

About the Employer

We, the faith Community of Saint Clarence, guided by the Holy Spirit, and inspired by Word and Sacrament, embrace the mission of Jesus Christ to comfort the sick and to heal the brokenhearted, to teach love of God and neighbor, to reconcile the alienated, to serve the poor and to witness God's Good News to all, especially the least of our brothers and sisters. (Mission Statement)