Director of Religious Education or Director of Faith Formation -Part time
Company: Archdiocese of San Antonio
Location: Pearsall
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Part-time Description Employment Status: Part-Time FLSA Status:
Non exempt -hourly Schedule : Sunday to Friday / 25 hours per
week-(specific schedule to be discussed at interview) Reports to:
Pastor Summary The Director of Religious Education OR Director of
Faith Formation will lead the children’s religious education
program in fulfillment of the catechetical mission of the parish.
This position will supervise and work with volunteers to coordinate
healthy religious programs for children and youth. The DRE designs,
develops, directs, and evaluates a total parish catechetical
program and provides leadership to assist parish community in
building a solid foundation for spirituality, Christian living,
ministry, and outreach. Responsibilities Oversees parish religious
education program and organizes resources in religious education
for the pastor Oversees curriculum planning and the selection of
texts from Kindergarten through high school. Schedules Interviews
with parents/family before start of Faith Formation program for
children receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First
Eucharist, and Confirmation Coordinates Family retreats with
approval of the pastor Coordinates RCIA program with Adults and
Children Creates and maintains religious education programs’
calendar Oversees the registration process, including Religious
Education Program on Sundays Provides appropriate environments for
catechetical and spiritual growth Ensures proper supervision of
indoor and outdoor facilities during program times Creates
handbooks and other communications for youth, parents and
catechists Oversees Faith Formation activities ensuring they
correspond with the activities of the parish. Recruits and
supervises catechists and volunteers ensuring on-going development
opportunities Assists each catechist in establishing and
implementing their plan for diocesan catechist formation and
maintains catechist records Works with the Diocesan Department of
Catholic Formation and represents the parish at various meetings
and conferences pertaining to religious education and/or
administrative development Ensures that the Safe Environment
requirements, policies, and mandates for the Parish Faith Program
are in compliance with Office for Child and Youth Protection. Meets
with the pastor regularly to discuss matters relating to the Parish
Faith Formation and sacramental preparation Plan and organize the
entire year of the Parish Faith Formation Program in accordance
with the solemnities of the Parish/Catholic Church. Important: Five
topics: Sacred Scripture plus the four "pillars" of the Catechism
of the Church: Creed, Liturgy and Sacraments, Christian Morality,
and Prayer Schedules at the pastor's directive dates for First
Recollection retreat for Penance and First Holy Communion, First
Penance and First Holy Communion Schedules and coordinates the
sacramental meetings for parents for the Sacraments Cooperates with
parish staff members in developing and implementing parish programs
and use of the facilities. Creates and monitors an annual budget,
in consultation with pastor and parish finance council Evaluates
the programs to determine strengths, areas of improvement and
future needs Coordinates with the Pastor, for any Marriage
rehearsals Coordinates monthly Baptism classes for parents and
godparents, and scheduling Baptisms with the Pastor All other
duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities Responsible for
Religious Ed. Data Base Inventory of the Faith Formation Office
(books, items, etc) at the end of the year Include: assisting
parish office by answering phone calls, taking care of customers
coming into the office, preparing and printing the following:
bulletins, announcements, and prayers of the faithful, in the event
the bookkeeper is absence. Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Education Bachelor’s degree in religious education, religious
studies or another relevant field. Experience Possesses several
years of teaching experience Active member in a Roman Catholic
Church required Knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse
individuals and groups Ability to communicate effectively both
orally and in writing with staff, parishioners, and the public
Minimum Knowledge and Skills Must be a practicing Catholic and
active in the parish; must work well with people of all walks of
life Experience in multicultural education and
culturally-responsive practices in the classroom and commitment to
anti-racism Mission-focused Interpersonal skills, ability to relate
well with a wide range of children, youth and adults. Flexible team
player, able to work collaboratively with teams of lay leaders and
other staff members Excellent communication skills, ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
customers, and the general public Excellent organizational skills
and attention to detail Ability to manage a budget Ability to work
a flexible work week including Sundays and some evenings. Ability
to read, analyze, and write reports, business correspondence and
procedure manuals Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to
solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in
writing or orally Ability to adapt to changing schedules or
routines Ability to work with Microsoft Computer and software and
prepare publications as needed This is not necessarily an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working
conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an
accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the
right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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