Director of Religious Education - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland

Mother Seton Parish, a large, multicultural parish in Germantown Maryland is hiring a Director of Children's Faith Formation.
This role will report to the Pastor and is available in July 2025 but can start sooner if needed.

The salary for this position is $50,000 to $60,000

Work collaboratively with the Director of Evangelization and the Faith Formation Assistant and other members of the Pastoral Team to help provide and encounter with Christ to the parish.

• Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation includes ages Grade1 through 6 grade, OCIA-AC and special needs
• The responsibility of the coordinator is for the ongoing development, implementation and management of the religious education program, which will include, but is not limited to: academic formation, sacramental preparation for Baptism, Penance and First Eucharist, seasonal liturgical/spiritual formation, catechist recruitment and training and Order of Christian Initiation for Children and Adults.
• Other responsibilities include assisting in the family faith formation program and catechist formation, communicating with families, collaborating and assisting other staff members within the department and parish programs.
• Use media, including our parish website, to reach parish families
• Assist the enrollment process for Children’s Faith Formation, Order the books and supplies
• Recruit catechists, assistant catechists, teen mentors and to help build a sense of community among them
• Coordinate orientation for any new volunteers for example: new catechists and teen mentors.
• Provide clear expectations for all volunteers, catechists, teen mentors, all volunteers and parents which includes but not limited to: the goals for the year, calendar, curriculum and safety requirements and importance of commitment to the program and faith formation.
• Oversee record keeping, such as attendance sheets, health records and rosters
• Administer the annual Faith Knowledge Assessment, Circle of Grace, and complete the annual diocesan survey
• Be available to the catechists and the children during their sessions

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and Abilities

• Must be a practicing Catholic with a love for the faith and a commitment to living its teachings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be organized and strong planning skills and able to manage multiple takes and meet deadlines on a constant basis
• Work independently, taking initiative and completing tasks as assigned.
• Positive, problem-solving skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work days, evenings and weekends.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Theology or Religious Education preferred but willing to discuss.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to communicate effectively and pastorally with everyone you encounter
• Bilingual a plus
• Administrative experience
• Leadership experience
• Able to keep accurate records and database.

Work Environment

We operate a professional office environment. We use standard office equipment for example, computer, phone, copy machine and printers

Physical demand

Could be asked to lift 30 lbs.

Position Type

This is a full-time role that requires you to work daytime, evenings and weekends as needed based on the calendar.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: frlee5361@gmail.com