General Function: This position manages the Office of Religious Education. Is responsible for the coordination of the work of the Religious
Education Staff including Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle
School, High School, Adult Education and Vacation Bible School.
Is responsible for the management of the approved budget.

Major Activities:

1. Manages the Office of Religious Education and coordinates the work of the Religious education staff: clarifies the roles and job descriptions, helps to determine department goals and objectives. Conducts annual Job Appraisals with staff. Approves timecards. Evaluates job performance annually.
2. Coordinates all parish catechesis (except RCIA) through team planning with parish staff. Assist coordinators when needed.
3. Collaborates with the Pastor and other Religious Education Program Coordinators in planning religious education programs: reviewing catechetical programs in light of diocesan norms.
4. Establishes and maintains calendar of classes, training activities, and events.
5. Provides in-service continuing education and training for the religious education staff and teachers: offers team-building events.
6. Provides opportunities for the spiritual growth of the religious education staff.
7. Manages approved budget and controls expenditures.
8. Oversees, or delegates the Sacramental Preparation programs including First Penance, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
9. Serves as a liaison between the catechetical program and the rest of the parish.
10. Collaborates with Christ the King School on Parish events.
11. Coordinates human resource and benefits activities for parish staff.

Additional Duties:

1. Conducts monthly Religious Education Staff meetings.
2. Attends Diocesan meetings
3. Assists staff coordinators in recruiting, motivating and training volunteers in the religious education classes.
4. Reviews volunteer applications and oversees background checks.
5. Become a Virtus Facilitator
6. Plans staff and teacher commissioning.
7. Arranges or delegates teacher meetings, speakers, and relays information on upcoming events.
8. Ministers and provides fellowship to parishioners involved in the RE program.
9. Maintains a positive working environment. Keeps ongoing communication with parish office staff and CK school staff.
10. Reviews and approves invoices prior to payment.
11. Other work related duties as requested.