Director of Parish Religious Education Program

SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH
752 Big Oak Road
Morrisville, PA  19067
Deacon John P. Teson
Parish Life Director
parishislifedirector@stjohnpa.org

Director of Parish Religious Education Program

The Director of Parish Religious Education Program is a part-time, twelve-month position which includes some nights and weekends.  Candidate must be a fully initiated and practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.  The Director of Religious Education reports directly to the Pastor.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•    Coordinate and direct the Parish Religious Education Program for the parish children who attend public and non-Catholic private schools
•    Coordinate the access and inclusion of children with special needs
•    Coordinate Sacramental preparation for First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation for all parish children (retreats and parent Sacrament Sunday)
o    Attend to the specific educational needs of children who are not on a typical path for reception of Sacraments.  i.e.  a fourth grader who is baptized only
•    Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate catechists and support staff
•    Maintain budgets for all the parish catechetical programs and initiative
•    Participate in meetings and events sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Association of Parish Directors, Coordinators and Administrators of Religious Education

Professional Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in theology, Religious Studies or an equivalent
•    Experience as a Director or Coordinator of Religious Education (preferred)
•    Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interested candidates should forward via e-mail to parishlifedirector@stjohnpa.org a copy of their Resume along with two Letters of Recommendation to Deacon John P. Teson, Parish Life Director.