Director Of Religious Education
Company: Sfarch
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director of Religious Education plans, develops, implements,
manages and administers catechetical programs for Grades 1 to
Confirmation, including RCIA adapted for children according to the
policies of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and St. Bartholomew
parish community. The Director serves as a liaison to Archdiocese's
Office of Faith Formation and Deanery of the parish. It is expected
that the Director can perform daily tasks with little supervision.
It is however, expected that the Director will consult regularly
with the Pastor concerning the goals, curriculum and overall
direction of the religious education program. This multifaceted
position includes the following essential functions, as well as
their subcategories.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports directly to the Pastor and indirectly to the
Parish Manager. The position supervises the Faith Formation
Assistant and all volunteers participating in the parish religious
education program classes and activities. Additionally, the
position oversees Confirmation Coordinator especially in curriculum
syllabus development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Articulate and reflect the foundational tasks of religious
education within the parish community.
-Integrate on-going development of catechetical programs for Grades
1-8 & Confirmation.
-Evaluate the needs of the parish community to determine the best
type of program.
-Review, select, and acquire suitable materials for these
programs.
-Develop curriculum in compliance with the guidelines of the
Archdiocese.
-Develop and maintain a yearly calendar of all aspects of the
catechetical program in collaboration with the parish's master
calendar and the public schools calendar.
Recruit, select, train, retain and evaluate all persons involved in
catechesis
Plan and coordinate all liturgical functions for the children
including families. This includes prayer services during class
times and Sunday Masses of special season.
Foster open communication with families, parish office and
community including the deanery
-Collaborate with all parish ministers and staff to ensure
cooperation and mutual support and with the Archdiocesan Office and
Deaneries to stay informed on any programs offering and policy
changes.
-Coordinate with Business Manager for use of buildings and
equipment. Ensure Business Manager is aware of issues encountered
with use and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
-Communicates and coordinates with pastor on development of
program
-Participates in the development of pastoral team
-Manage and direct the administration of RE program
-Oversee registration, maintenance of permanent records and
recording of sacramental records
-Direct classroom maintenance and safety set-up, oversee yard
supervision
-Responsible for all disciplinary problems of students that
teachers refer to the office
Act as a compliance officer in RE to ensure safety of the children
and compliance to Archdiocese's requirements
Child Abuse Prevention Materials: The director oversees all aspects
of the child abuse policy of the parish and upholds all policies
promulgated by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, which include (but
are not limited to) the following:
Mandatory Background Checks
Online Child Abuse Recognition Training
Ensures the teaching of "Talking about Touching /Virtus" curriculum
to all grades. This includes planning, coordinating, and training
of catechists. The director teaches the elementary grades and
Confirmation /Youth teaches Mid-School - Confirmation.
As Archdiocesan employee, fulfills the diocesan requirement for
professional growth
The Director should attend all events, lectures, and special
programs offered by the Office of Faith Formation.
Achieves and renew Master Catechist Certification as per guidelines
of OFF and continuing education.
Working Hours: As an Exempt F/T Employee, the Director must be able
to have flexibility in work hours with visibility and availability
to families/parishioners and volunteers. This position will require
some week-ends and late night hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge and skills:
-Excellent leadership, organizational and administration skills
-Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all age
groups, from varying cultural and social backgrounds
-Strong communication, presentation and computer skills- Microsoft
Office Suite
-Demonstrated competence in theology, catechetics, age appropriate
teaching methods
-Familiar with the uses of media and technology for effective
program implementation
-Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to his/her own faith
life
Education, Training and/or Experience:
-Degree in religious education or related fields, or degree in
education with a specialization in religious studies
-Two- five years successful parish experience coordinating a total
parish RE program
St. Bartholomew Parish, is a welcoming and diverse Catholic
Community, located in San Mateo. Join the parish staff with the
Pastoral Council and parishioners in implementing the pastoral plan
just completed in December 2021. This is a great opportunity to be
in a parish committed to the renewal of the mission of the Catholic
Church. See St Bart's Pastoral Plan: https://www.barts.org/ppc
To Apply: Please submit application and resume to Rev. Arsenio
Cirera,
email: Cirera.Arsenio@sfarch.org
St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church
600 Columbia Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
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