Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation: St. Clarence
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, North Olmsted, OH, United States
Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation: St. Clarence
The Church of Saint Clarence, a vibrant and active faith community of 2100 families located in North Olmsted, Ohio, in the Diocese of Cleveland, is seeking a full time Director of Religious Education/Faith Formation. The successful candidate will become an integral member of a dedicated and vibrant pastoral team implementing the vision of the Second Vatican Council in all areas of faith formation, in the life of the parish, with a concentration in Pre K through 8th grade. The selected candidate will be a person of vision, able to discern the needs of the Church in the local setting and the gifts of the community to meet those needs.
- The development, planning, implementation and evaluation of the faith formation of our young people. Sacramental Preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation).
- Engaging parents, families, and other members of the faith community in the developing faith of our young people.
- Recruiting, training and supervising volunteers, including catechists and ancillary (non-classroom) personnel.
- Selection of USCCB approved curriculum materials for each grade level. Maintaining of records for the sacramental and faith formation programs.
- Sunday morning young disciples programming. (Children’s Liturgy of the Word).
- Coordinate Safe Environment Protocols (Virtus).
- Be a practicing Catholic
- Have knowledge of Catholic teaching
- Preferably have experience working with children, families and volunteers
- Have strong organizational and communication skills
- Desire to work collaboratively with other parish staff
- Have the ability to work independently
- Have a related degree or commensurate experience