Director Of Faith Formation - Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish - Bethesda Maryland

Archdiocese of WashingtonBethesda, MD

$65,000 - $75,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Compensation

$65,000-$75,000/year

Job Description

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bethesda Maryland is hiring a Director of Religious Education.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: frrob@ololrcc.org

The Director of Faith Formation will report to the Pastor and will oversee the faith formation ministries of the parish for children and teens in the parish religious education program, as well as coordinate the RCIA and oversee and develop 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 Sunday morning religious education program for students in grades 1-8, including children preparing to receive their sacraments (parish and Catholic school), and work with and oversee volunteer catechists
Oversee the Archdiocesan Religion Curriculum for students in grades 1-8
Oversee religious education registration, record-keeping, including recording sacraments in the parish sacramental register, and calendar planning
Recruit, train, and oversee the ongoing formation of catechists, including volunteer clearance requirements as outlined in the ADW Child Protection Policy
Support parish Vacation Bible School program, working with volunteers (if applicable)
Support volunteer OCIA program coordinators
Recruit OCIA participants and oversee registration, record-keeping including recording sacraments in the sacramental register, and calendar planning for OCIA activities
Prepare budgets for parish faith formation activities.
Offer guidance, accompaniment and spiritual direction to parents, catechists or ministers.

Knowledge, 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 work Sundays and occasional evenings and weekends

Education and Training

Bachelor's degree in Religious Education, Theology or a related field (Master's preferred)
Experience in leading programs and working collaboratively with others including parish staff and volunteers
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 depending on experience

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