Parish Catechetical Director (Full-Time) – Our Lady of the Lake, Verona

SALARY: $55,000-$60,000 per year (40 hours per week)

BENEFITS: A) Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription/Vision) B) Dental Insurance C) Basic Life & AD&D Insurance D) Pension Plan E) Short-Term Disability and F) Voluntary 403b Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)

General Description

The Parish Catechetical Director assists the Pastor in accompanying the entire parish family to develop a closer relationship to God, Jesus Christ, and the Church, striving always to advance the mission and ministry of the parish and Catholic Church. This will include working with other parish staff, coordinators and volunteers in the development of additional appropriate and effective evangelization and catechetical programs and processes for children, youth, families, and adults associated with both the parish and school communities.

Qualifications/Skills

• Must be a practicing Catholic, fully adherent to the Church’s teachings in faith and morals.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers in further advancing the mission of the parish.
• Continue to engage in ongoing formation to ensure that this knowledge and practice is up to date and effective.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strict adherence to a professional code of conduct, observing appropriate / professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Be available to meet one-on-one with all new families.
• Meet periodically with catechists to update and understand their needs.
• Handle registration and schedule classes ensuring appropriate paperwork is completed prior to registration.
• Good organization and administrative skills.
• Ability to accept, as well as give, appropriate supervision.
• Ability to drive and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis and requires that you be physically present in the Parish office.
• Ability to use computer, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop and successfully pass a background check.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry, religious education or related field.
• If degree(s) are in other fields, religious education/formation experience and verification are required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the development and administration of a Faith Formation program.

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To apply, please send your resume to: barbara_yeates@ollverona.org

Contact: 973-239-5696