Director of Religious Education - St. Patrick's Catholic Church - Rockville Maryland

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Director of Religious Education - St. Patrick's Catholic Church - Rockville Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington

icon Rockville, MD, US, 20853

iconFull Time

icon9 October 2025

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St. Patrick's Parish in Rockville Maryland is hiring a Director of Religious Education.
This is a full time role and will report to the Pastor.
The salary for this position is $55,000 to $58,000 with excellent benefits.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: Jennifer.Seo@stpatrickadw.org

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of Parish Religious Education Program including Children’s Faith Formation, Middle School program, OCIA adapted for children, and Sacramental preparation for parish school /parish program.
  • Develop and implement Religious Education for 200 students.
  • Oversee Children’s Catechumenal and Sacramental Preparation
  • Identify, coordinate and mentor catechists and volunteers
  • Supervise other religious education personnel
  • Evaluate program curricula
  • Responsible for developing a budget for Religious Education Program
  • Perform related duties as assigned by Pastor
  • Maintain compliance with all archdiocesan and parish policies and procedures
  • Maintain communication with parents
  • Plan and implement monthly Sacramental Retreat Days – First Penance/Eucharist

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be a practicing Catholic with a love for Jesus Christ and the faith and a commitment to living its teachings.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, and able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative and completing tasks in accordance with given instructions, established routines, and best practices.
  • Positive, solution-oriented attitude with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to support the ministry.

Education and Experience

  • Degree in Religious Education or similar degree.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and charitably with students, parents, candidates, and volunteers on a regular basis.
  • At least two years of experience in a parish setting, specifically as a catechetical leader.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and charitably with students, parents, candidates and volunteers on a regular basis.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite helpful.
  • Experience with administrative functions (budgeting, scheduling, institutional relationships)
  • Experience with database and records management.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers and filing systems.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time role that requires evening and weekend hours.

The salary for this position is $55,000 to $58,000.

Please send a resume and letter of interest to Jennifer.Seo@stpatrickadw.org.