The Director of Religious Education is a full-time position with an average of 35 hours a week. This position has oversight in all areas of catechesis at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, with children grades preschool-8th grade and also a Special Needs groups weekly Religious Education Program, as well as their families. The DRE will also be responsible for forming and coordinating religious education programs, classes, & sacramental preparation programs within the Parish and in consultation with DRE’s in the Family of Parishes. This person will report directly to the Pastor. Their work will strive to maintain St. Vincent Pallotti Parish mission “We, the Catholic Community of St. Vincent Pallotti Parish, gather as a family to be nurtured by the Word and nourished by the Eucharist. We are inspired by the Holy Spirit to serve others as Jesus did through outreach, education, and evangelization, along with active participation in the community.”

Manage Religious Education Staff

While not required, the preferred candidate for this position would have a college degree in a related field (or in process) and/or formal catechetical certification in ministry or theology from a Catholic Institution of higher learning. Relevant work experience is required. Must be willing to take appropriate coursework to enhance job skills. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials: a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to: Beverly Jager: business@stvpp.org

The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer and does not illegally discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, or marital or other legally protected status. The Archdiocese of Detroit is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.