• The individual is responsible for the overall direction of the parish Catechetical Program.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. 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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