• The individual is responsible for the overall direction of the parish Catechetical Program. This includes working with the Pastor, the OCIA Coordinator, Y&YA Coordinator, appropriate parish committees and the Diocesan Catechetical Office. • Assesses needs, develop policies for the Catechetical program in relationship to overall parish and diocesan policies and in accord with parish decision making process. • Advise Business Administrator and/or Pastor of budget needs and anticipated expenses for fiscal year. • Direct, supervise and evaluate parish Catechetical programs, curriculum and staff, including Catechetical programs from elementary through high school, daily and long term. • Yearly performance review of Catechetical staff with assistance of the Pastor. • Be present for Wednesday and Saturday classes. Prepare opening prayer for Wednesday and Saturday classes. • Present sacramental workshops and parent education for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. • Assist with Sacrament Activity Days for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. • Present safe environment classes and ensure safe environment records are sent to Diocese. • Plan, coordinate and supervise Confirmation 2 program. • Plan, coordinate and supervise Confirmation 2 retreat. • Supervise Confirmation 1 program. Supervise Youth Ministry Coordinator. • Plan and assist with catechists’ meetings, retreats, and in-services. • Effectively communicate with catechists, parents and students in the Catechetical program. • Provide opportunities for staff development and support, including professional enrichment, days of prayer and Catechist recognition. • Responsible for recruitment, screening, formation, ongoing enrichment and supervision of volunteer Catechists and staff. • Review and update Catechetical Ministry Handbook. • Plan and assist with registration procedures, schedule facilities and classes. • Supervise the maintenance of permanent records of programs and sacramental records. • Be aware of current catechetical resources, texts, and programs. Provide and evaluate texts and AV materials. • Order teacher and student texts. • Plan and supervise fundraisers for catechetical program. • Plan and facilitate the Catechetical Ministry Board. • Meet on a regular basis with the Pastor and parish staff. • Attend Parish Liturgy Committee meetings when it pertains to the Catechetical Program. • Attend Deanery and monthly Diocesan DRE meetings. • Present the Parish Catechetical program to the Diocesan Pastoral Ministry Office. • Be familiar with Diocesan policies in order to develop parish policies in conjunction with the Diocesan norms. • Actively represent the Parish at Diocesan/Deanery meetings. • Serve on appropriate Diocesan committees. • Evaluate Catechists for Basic Catechist certification. • Evaluate Catechists for Master Catechist certification. • Be a liaison between the parochial school and catechetical staff. • The obligations of this job description are daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly responsibilities. • The Director is accountable to the Pastor. Salary Range (per year based on the education and experience): $68,900 – $71,000 . How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to tamra.nelson@dsj.org

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