Director of Religious Education - St. Edward the Confessor Parish - Bowie Maryland

Company: ADW
Location: Bowie
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

Director of Religious Education - St. Edward the Confessor Parish - Bowie Maryland St. Edward the Confessor
Bowie, MD 207161863, USA
DescriptionSt. Edward the Confessor Parish, a small multicultural parish in Bowie, Maryland, is seeking a part-time (25 hour per week) Director of Religious Education. The Director will report to the Pastor and will oversee the faith formation ministries of the parish for children and adults in the parish religious education program, as well as assist in RCIA and faith formation opportunities for adults.Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Administrator/Pastor to vision, coordinate, and oversee parish faith formation ministries and programs
• Direct parish family formation program as well as formation for students preparing to receive their sacraments (parish and Catholic school)
• Oversee the implementation of Archdiocesan Religion Curriculum for students in grades 1-8, including the annual Safe Environment Training for all students
• Oversee religious education registration, record-keeping, and calendar
• Recruit, train, and oversee the ongoing formation of catechists
• Prepare budgets for parish faith formation activitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Practicing Catholic in good standing who loves the Roman Catholic faith and desires to share the faith with others
  • Ability to supervise volunteers, make collaborative decisions with Administrator/Pastor, take direction, and anticipate needs of the parish
  • Strong computer skills, excellent communication skills, and willingness, ability, and creativity to learn and develop new programs
  • Ability and willingness to evenings and occasional weekendsEducation and Training
    • Bachelor's degree in Religious Education, Theology, or a related field (Master's preferred) or ability demonstrate equivalent knowledge
    • Experience in leading programs and working collaboratively with others including parish staff and volunteersFor immediate consideration, please send resume and cover letters to Rev. Jack Berard at berardj@adw.org.

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