Posted
3/22/2021
Job Title:
Director of Religious Education
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
St. Francis de Sales
148 W. Main St.
Lake Geneva, WI
53147
Description:
We are looking for an experienced Director of Religious Education to join our thriving parish team. St. Francis de Sales is located in beautiful downtown Lake Geneva. Our parish and school community are closely connected and are a large part of the Lake Geneva community. We are looking for a candidate with strong experience in leadership, administration, coordination, and education and/or enhancement programs for the faith formation of youth and young adult in relationship to the vision of the Second Vatican Council. This position will manage sacrament preparation and will work closely with our pastor for sacramental liturgies. If you are looking for a family friendly environment in a growing parish and school, we need you to join our team.
Coordinates 5K-12 sacramental & religious education.
Directs the operation of the respective direct reports, e.g., schedules, supervises, and evaluates staff.
Coordinates and provides initial and ongoing formation of ministries in the area of catechesis and evangelization.
Recruit (new and existing), screen, train, enrich, and recognize catechists and volunteers.
Ensures catechists are certified according to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee guidelines.
Meets regularly with catechist and volunteer teams, e.g., spiritual formation/training workshops, retreats, evenings of prayer, meetings, and rehearsals.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Knowledge:
Eligible for Advanced Religious Education Certification with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Working knowledge in MS Office products.
Valid driver’s license for the State of Wisconsin preferred.
Active Catholic able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
Bilingual Spanish/ English preferred/required.
BA in educational field and/or a certificate in teaching.
Education or experience in training, delegation, and empowering preferred/required.
Skills:
Professional working attitude and collaborative approach.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Abilities:
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to make decisions, attentive to details, and troubleshoot.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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