Director of Religious Education
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Pastor / Ministry / Church
Our Lady of Grace Church
Greensboro, NC
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Posted: August 17, 2026
Expires: October 16, 2026
Category: Religious Education
Terms: Full-Time Employee
Experience: 0-2 Years
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay: Salary
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Job Description DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONOur Lady of Grace Catholic Church | Greensboro, North Carolina
Department: Faith Formation
Reports To: Pastor
Operational Coordination: Director of Operations
Supervises: Assigned Faith Formation staff, ministry leaders, catechists, and volunteers
Position SummaryThe Director of Religious Education (DRE) directs the parish's Faith Formation program, OCIA (English) & RCIA (Spanish) Programs, Home School program, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, coordinates sacramental preparation, and oversees Youth Ministry, Ongoing Adult Catechesis, parish evangelization, retreat opportunities in English and Spanish, and the Diocesan Safe Environment program. Under the Pastor's direction, the DRE ensures that these ministries are faithful to Catholic teaching, compliant with Diocese of Charlotte requirements, safely staffed, and effectively administered.
EssentialResponsibilities Faith Formation and Ministry Oversight
- Direct, coordinate, and evaluate parish Faith Formation (children and adults in both Spanish and English), Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Home School Catechesis, Youth Ministry, English-language OCIA, and Spanish-language RCIA.
- Set annual calendars, curricula, registration procedures, class placement, attendance standards, and parent communication for each program.
- Ensure that curricula, resources, speakers, and activities conform to Catholic teaching, diocesan standards, and the Pastor's direction.
- Provide families, catechists, and ministry leaders with clear requirements, schedules, materials, and timely program updates.
- Integrate prayer, Sacred Scripture, Catholic doctrine, the sacraments, and participation in parish life throughout all formation programs including parish retreat days, days of recollection and/or parish missions (e.g. Advent/Lent)
- Maintain a positive relationship with parishioners and volunteers.
- Oversee preparation, scheduling, required documentation, and parish coordination for Baptism, First Reconciliation
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