POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the total religious education program of the parish for adults (OCIA), youth and children as designated by the Pastor, and development of a youth group.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a representative of the pastor, the DRE implements the parish religious program in accordance with the parish mission statement and goals. The DRE manages programs content and budget; coordinates with other parish ministries and activities; reports to pastor.
- Prepare those for the Sacrament of Baptism.
- Articulates a vision of catechesis and catechetical process based on the major catechetical documents of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Review, evaluate and develop programs, mission statements, long and short-range goals and objectives with the pastor.
- Provide an Academic schedule to the pastor detailing the Catechetical topics and dates to be presented.
- Apply appropriate principles of human development, especially faith and moral within a catechetical program.
- Utilize appropriate methodologies for adults (OCIA) and child centered learning.
- Children in faith formation should know the four pillars for passing on the faith:
- Profession of Faith (Creed).
- The Seven Sacraments.
- Life in Christ (Morality).
- Christian Prayer (Catholic).
- Teach the following Precepts of the Catholic Church:
- Attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
- Confession of serious sin at least once a year
- Reception of Holy Communion at least once a year during the Easter season
- Observance of the days of fast and abstinence
- Providing for the needs of the Church
- Parents must know and should follow the Precepts of the Catholic Church; of special importance is their regular Mass Attendance with their children.
- The parents play an essential role in the family as the domestic church. They must help their children to not only learn the faith but live it. Therefore, a parent or parents or guardian or guardians must be living examples of their Catholic faith for their child or children.
- Use of media and technology for effective program implementation which is used in faith formation.
- Incorporate service opportunities and reflections on these experiences in a catechetical program for adults (OCIA), adolescents and children.
- Provide opportunities for Catholic prayer, personal spiritual development and communal worship.
- Initiate and maintain accurate records on students, families, catechists, and other participants.
YOUTH MINISTRY:
- Develop a youth group composed of elementary and middle school.
- Meet once a month to help them grow in a relationship with God and each other.
- Develop and plan enjoyable events that are fun for our parish teens.
- Manage and implement safe environment guidelines for teens and volunteers.
- Catholic VBS.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to her or his own faith life.
- A knowledge of Scripture, the Catechism, and Church documents.
- Familiar with Church history, the stories of the saints and martyrs, Mariology.
- Experience in teaching the Catholic faith to adults, youth, and children.
- Able to communicate with all age groups, from varying cultural and social backgrounds.
- Skilled organizer and overseer of catechetical programs that incorporate volunteer contributions.
- Sensitive to controversial issues and able to respond according to Catholic teaching.
- Familiar with the use of media and technology for effective program implementation.
- Must complete Safe Environment Training and successfully pass FDLE Level II Background Screening.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
An undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university is preferred.