Regional Director of Religous Education

(Director/Coordinator of Religious Education) & Sacramental Coordinator for
St. Andrew, St. Bernadette, St. Charles (Drexel Hill) & Sacred Heart (Clifton Heights)

Drexel Hill Regional Catholic Parish Religious Education Program

The position of Director/Coordinator of Religious Education (DRE or CRE) is a full-time position. The Director of Religious Education must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church. Additionally, he/she is a person of prayer, committed to the authentic teaching of the Catholic faith.

The Director/Coordinator of Religious Education reports directly to the Board of Pastors. As a member of the parish staff, the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education works with other staff members to foster and maintain a working environment where worship, prayer, hospitality, and learning are the primary motivators.

The Director/Coordinator of Religious Education is a professional catechetical leader who assists adults, adolescents, and children of the parish in their faith formation.

Educational Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies OR 3-5 years experience in these or similar fields
• Master Catechetical Certification - Office for Catechetical Formation, Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If not, the candidate agrees to obtain this certification within eight (8) years of the date of hire.

Qualification

• This person must provide (or obtain before employment) clearance required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: PA Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprint Check. Also, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires: a) Protecting God’s Children (Safe Environment Part I), b) Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse (Safe Environment Part II).

Salary and Benefits:

• Based on education and experience

The responsibilities of the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the Combined Religious Education Program (PREP) of four parishes for Grades 1-7.

• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Have competent office, email, Microsoft Office, Flock Note, organizational, and communication skills. Have proficient use of technology as needed.
• Be able to communicate effectively and meet in-person with parents/guardians of children should the need arise.
• Be able to work with and communicate effectively with multiple pastors and parish secretaries in an organized manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and help cultivate a culture of trust.
• Serve as a liaison between the pastors and the catechist team.
• Be familiar with all Archdiocesan PREP policies/procedures from the Office of Catechetical Formation.
• Belongs to the Archdiocesan Association of Parish Directors, Coordinators, Administrators of Religious Education (PDCARE Association).
• Participates in Archdiocesan-sponsored events such as the Catechist Convocation, Mass for Religious Education, D/CRE Gathering in Avalon, Fall and Spring Professional Development Days, Retreats, and County meetings.
• Oversees the budget for all expenses related to the Parish Religious Education Program. Follows the budgetary procedures as set by the Board of Pastors, Parish Finance Committee, and/or Parish Business Manager.
• Ensures, in collaboration with the Safe Environment Coordinator, that the Safe Environment requirements, policies, clearances, and mandates for Parish Religious Education catechists/aides and other volunteers are in compliance with the Office for Child and Youth Protection, and they are kept on file.
• Supervise all catechists/aides, assuring they teach the necessary curriculum and communicate the teachings of the Catholic Faith to the children.
• Recruit, orient, and provide ongoing professional training and spiritual development for the Parish Religious Education catechists and other volunteers, assuring each grade level has sufficient numbers for children.
• Communicate weekly PREP updates to catechists/aides, parents, and to parishes.
• Research and requisition resources (AV, textbooks, liturgy materials, reference works, etc.) which complement the religious education efforts in the parishes.
• Order all necessary materials/workbooks for the academic year and replenish as necessary.
• Distribute and collect all PREP registration forms, collect all PREP fees, and follow up with late payments.
• Maintain updated electronic records of all students/families; track their progress and assess sacramental needs.
• Coordinate a plan to establish safe drop-off and pick-up procedures, take necessary precautions to assure the building is opened/locked, all lights turned on/off, and the building is safe.
• Be physically present at all PREP sessions, sacramental liturgies, retreats, and other times as needed.
• Actively recruit, advertise, and encourage new children/families to participate in our PREP Program.
• Provides access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
• Coordinate and schedule sacramental liturgies for each parish according to each pastor’s directives. Assist the pastor in the planning and preparation of each sacramental liturgy - First Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Coordinate with the music director.
• Coordinate and effectively lead training sessions/retreat day for all parish children, which includes how to correctly receive First Penance, First Communion, and Confirmation.
• Host training sessions for parents/sponsors and effectively communicate their task of serving as examples of the Catholic Faith.
• Communicate effectively with parish school (*if the parish has a school), religion teachers, and PREP catechists on the children’s knowledge and skill-set of preparing for each Sacrament.
• Schedule Advent and Lenten Penance Services with the opportunity for individual confessions for the parish Religious Education children. Work with the pastors to assure necessary visiting priest confessors are scheduled.
• Coordinate and successfully run a combined week-long parish Summer Bible Camp.
• Other needs/tasks as they arise.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application packet, including a Cover Letter and Resume, to Msgr. George Majoros - mmajoros@scbdh.org asap - before June 15, 2026.