Posted 4/10/2019
Job Title:
Director of Religious Education
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Nicholas
806 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL
Description:
The Director of Religious Education has the responsibility for direction and formation of the parish catechetical volunteers in accordance with policies and guidelines for religious education in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The DRE is a member of the parish staff and participates in staff meetings. The DRE is expected to attend deanery meetings of Directors of Religious Education. The DRE is encouraged to participate in archdiocesan meetings, conferences, and other events for Directors of Religious Education. The DRE at St. Nicholas is expected to work with parish leaders and members to bring out their ministerial strengths, to direct and develop leaders and teams in areas where our ministry can be supplemented, to advise and coach in those many areas where our ministry is vibrant and robust. The DRE must respect and be prepared to gain a deep understanding of the history of our parish and especially of the Mexican, Haitian and Filipino cultures which bring wonderful richness to our spirituality and a unique depth to our liturgical life. Additionally, St. Nicholas Parish believes that parents and families are the primary source of religious education, as what we can accomplish for an hour on Saturday or Sunday must only supplement and give structure to what parents/families do throughout the weeks and years of their children’s/family members’ education. Thus, the DRE must constantly seek and support families in promoting and delivering religious education in the home.
Requirements:
• Three years’ experience as a Director of Religious Education or its equivalent. • Practicing Catholic with solid grounding in Catholic identity and the faith tradition. • Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Ministry, Pastoral Studies, Faith Formation or similar field. • Certified Director of Religious Education • Fluent in English and Spanish.
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