The position of Director/Coordinator of Religious Education (DRE) is full-time, about 30-40 hours weekly, 12 months a year, preferably bi-lingual in Spanish. Fluency in Spanish is a plus! The Director of Religious Education must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church. Additionally, he/she is a person of prayer who is committed to the authentic teaching of the Catholic faith.
The Director/Coordinator of Religious Education reports directly to the Pastor. As a member of the parish staff, the Director of Religious Education works with other staff members to foster and maintain a positive working environment where faith, hospitality, and learning are the primary motivators. The Director of Religious Education is a professional catechetical leader who assists adults, adolescents, and children of the parish in their faith formation. At St. Philip, the Director is responsible for coordinating the Parish’s program of religious education and formation for approximately 50-60 students from ages 6 to 17.

Responsibilities include:
• collaborate and meet with the Pastor to discuss matters relating to religious education and sacramental preparation
• oversee the development of the Parish Religious Education Program, from Grade Level 1 through High School, in conformity with the guidelines of the Office for Catechetical Formation of the Diocese of Memphis
• prepare the Parish Religious Education Program schedule of in-person classes and activities
• provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs
• evaluate and requisition resources (textbooks, audiovisual materials, liturgical worship-aids, reference works, etc.) which complement the religious education efforts of the parish
• recruit and orient volunteer catechists
• participate in the Diocesan Meetings Parish Religious Directors, Coordinators, and Administrators of Religious Education
• schedule dates for celebrations of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
• schedule and coordinate the sacramental preparation meetings for parents of school-age candidates for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
• obtain and organize all candidate’s and sponsor’s pertinent documents required for the celebration and proper recording of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
• record all candidates’ Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Parish Sacramental Registers
• prepare and coordinate retreat days for students preparing for Confirmation
• prepare with the Pastor and Music Director for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
• communicate regularly with families keeping them updated and informed of program information and inviting them to parish worship events
• Send communications regarding Spanish Mass to Spanish community, create worship aides for Spanish Mass

Please submit a resume and letter of introduction to:
jobs@cc.cdom.org with the job title in the subject line
OR apply by mail to:
Director of Human Resources
5825 Shelby Oaks Dr.
Memphis, TN 38134

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