St. Rose of Lima in Haddon Heights

The DRE/CRE manages the parish religious education program in accordance with the parish goals. The DRE/CRE must possess leadership, planning, administrative and technology skills. The DRE/CRE must have fluid proficiency with the various social media platforms. This person MUST be a team player.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports directly to the pastor

• Responsible for sacraments First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation

• Coordinates programs, classes and activities for youth religious education

• Manages the budget for youth religious education

• Presents annual calendar of events for youth religious educatio

• Ensures all diocesan curriculum requirements are satisfied

• Compliant with all VIRTUS training, certifications and renewals of all people that come in contact with children

• Flexibility/availability with work schedule

mandatory attendance for evening youth religious education classes (currently Mon. & Tues. evenings)

available for weekend sacraments

manage summer Vacation Bible School schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with their parish / worships weekly
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• Excellent written and verbal skills
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• Experience with working with children and parents
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• Experience with working and management of catechists, in service training
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• Able to maintain confidentiality regarding children and their families

• EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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• An undergraduate/graduate degree in theology or religious education
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• Catechetical leadership certification

Please email resume to Business Manager, Gina Stebbins gstebbins@strosenj.com