Saint Joachim Parish
601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr NJ 08031
Full Time Director of Religious Education (DRE)
Qualifications
- An active member of the Roman Catholic Church living the
sacramental and moral life of the Church.
Has received the sacrament of Confirmation
If Married was married in the Church
- Has at least three years of experience in catechetical ministry
- Displays an understanding of and commitment to diocesan
policies and guidelines
- Fluent in English and Spanish language
- Formal training in Religious Education (eg Masters/Bachelor’s Degree/ Certificate in Catechesis/Religious Education/Faith Formation)
- Good computer skills
Familiar with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Using databases such as Parishsoft
Responsibilities
- Reports to the Parish Administrator and Permanent Deacon
- Planning and directing the parish curriculum for Religious Education
- Assisting parents in the religious formation of their children and preparation for sacraments
- Sacramental formation and adult faith formation parish wide.
- Help establish harmony between English and Spanish speaking parishioners.
- Support efforts to bring adults into the Church, especially the parents of children in the program.