Religious Activities and Education Director jobs in Elkhart, IN

• Supervision of weekly religious education classes. Classes are kindergarten - high school. Particular emphasis is placed on the two years of formation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
  • Classes take place in two sessions each Sunday, mornings and afternoons. The morning session is in English and the afternoon session is in Spanish.
  • Enrollment is around 200 students.
• Supervision of weekly parent formation classes (in English and Spanish)
• Candidates must be available to work Sundays during religious education hours (8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.). Other hours are negotiable with a minimum of two days per week in-office and remote work as a possibility on other days. Additional hours will be required during registrations each May.
• Recruiting and training catechists for all classes
• Communicate with parents of students (most of whom are Spanish speakers) regarding expectations for participation
• Recruit and train catechists for adult formation classes.
  • All parents with children in sacramental preparation years are required to attend parent formation classes every two weeks.
• Ensure compliance of students and families with all religious education program expectations.
  • These include weekly Mass attendance for all students in sacramental preparation years.
• Ensuring compliance with Diocesan Safe Environment regulations and sacramental norms
  • Since the religious education program is our parish’s single greatest area of need for Safe Environment certification, the Religious Education Coordinator will serve as the overall parish safe environment coordinator.
• Working with volunteers to coordinate summer evangelization program for children
• Position reports to the Parish Pastoral Associate

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in related field preferred, other qualifications or experience also considered
• Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work independently
• Dynamic presence in the community
• Ability to hold others accountable while providing a welcoming presence for volunteers and religious education families

This is a full time position