Director of Religious Education, Most Holy Trinity Church

Position Summary

Most Holy Trinity Church is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled, and experienced leader to serve as Director of Religious Education. The Director of Religious Education serves as a key ministerial leader who shares in the pastoral mission of the Pastor by planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the parish’s comprehensive Religious Education and sacramental preparation programs for children, youth, adults, and families in English and Spanish.

The Director ensures all programs are faithful to Catholic teaching, aligned with diocesan guidelines, and responsive to the cultural and pastoral needs of the parish community, fostering lifelong faith formation and discipleship.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of parish faith formation needs for children, youth, and families.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual goals, objectives, and catechetical plans for Religious Education programs in alignment with diocesan guidelines.
• Evaluate programs regularly and recommend improvements for effectiveness and growth.
• Collaborate with the Pastor and parish leadership team on catechetical policies and best practices.

• Direct Religious Education programs for elementary and middle school students (grades 1-8).
• Oversee preparation for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
• Oversee OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) as part of the parish Faith Formation program, providing catechetical support and coordination as needed.
• Ensure age‑appropriate, faith‑filled curriculum aligned with the Catechism of the Catholic Church and diocesan standards.
• Support Youth Ministry in spiritual formation efforts for youth in parish programs, including catechetical and ongoing faith formation.

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate catechists and volunteers.
• Provide ongoing spiritual and professional formation through retreats, trainings, diocesan workshops, and parish formation opportunities.
• Conduct classroom visitation and provide verbal and written evaluations of catechists.
• Develop role descriptions and support catechists through regular communication, mentoring, and feedback.

• Promote and implement family‑centered catechesis in English and Spanish.
• Conduct weekly parent formation sessions to support faith growth in the home.
• Provide resources and guidance to strengthen parents as primary catechists.

• Coordinate catechetical participation in parish sacramental celebrations.
• Organize rehearsals for First Communion, Confirmation, and other liturgical events.
• Prepare liturgical guides and outlines for catechists, celebrants, and candidates.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Pastor, Liturgy Coordinator, Music Director, parish staff, and the Director of Religious Education for the Vietnamese community for sacramental celebrations.

• Develop and manage annual Religious Education budget, including monitoring expenditures.
• Oversee student registration, enrollment processes, calendaring, and scheduling.
• Order and manage catechetical materials, books, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate sacramental, family, and catechist records and databases.
• Prepare and distribute annual program calendar.
• Issue sacramental certificates.
• Schedule and reserve parish facilities for all Religious Education activities.
• Maintain a resource library (books, DVDs, CDs, and materials).

• Ensure full implementation of diocesan Safe Environment policies for children, parents, catechists, and volunteers.
• Coordinate fingerprinting, background checks, and required training for all volunteers.
• Develop and maintain emergency procedures and safety protocols for all programs.

• Maintain regular communication with the Pastor and attend parish staff meetings.
• Communicate effectively with parents, catechists, volunteers, and parish leadership.
• Participate in diocesan catechetical meetings, trainings, and…