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Director of Religious Education - St. Philip's Catholic Church Bemidji, MN
Posted on 2025-05-27 2:24:40 PM
Listing expires 2025-06-03 12:00:00 AM
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The Director of Religious Education (DRE) leads the education of youth, young adults, and adults in our church. The DRE helps volunteers and staff share the faith through various methods. The DRE manages sacramental preparation and works with the priests and Directors of Music and Liturgy with sacramental liturgies.
Main Duties
Implement the Pastor’s visions of religious education and evangelization
Create and maintain positive relationships with staff, parishioners, students, and volunteers
Provide direction and assistance to those teaching religion in the school
Manage summer camps, Sunday school, Faith Formation, Youth Group, and adult education ministries
Coordinate sacramental prep for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation
Qualifications
Excited to share the Faith with others and willing to try new ways to educate and evangelize
A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
Able to articulate Catholic theology
Personable and able to work with children, young adults, and adults
Skilled in prioritizing, budgeting, and scheduling
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and email
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Competencies
Able to promote a Catholic culture within the school and parish community
Must have strong leadership skills and strategic thinking
Must be a strong, effective communicator
Ability to collaborate and work with individuals and teams
Wage and Benefits
This is a flexible hour position due to the expected responsibilities
Full-time exempt
Health, Dental, LTD, Life
Pension, 403(b)
Personal time off and Sick time off
Starting salary range: $40,000-$55,000, dependent on education and experience
To apply, please send a resume and a letter of intent to David Brooks, Parish Administrator. dbrooks1@stphilipsbemidji.org