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Director of Religious Education

Mother of Divine Providence Parish in King of Prussia is looking to fill the position of Director of Religious Education with a dynamic, ministry-minded individual who oversees the functions of the Religious Education Programs and coordinates the sacramental programs. This is a full-time, twelve-month position.

The main responsibilities of the DRE include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and oversee the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) Program
• Administer the elementary parish religious education program for grades 1-7 (PREP and Family Catechesis models)
• Coordinates sacramental preparation programs for all parish youth
• Manage the recruiting, training and ongoing formation of catechists
• Prepare liturgies for PREP and Sacramental Retreats
• Oversee Liturgy of the Word for Children and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• Participate in and represent Mother of Divine Providence Parish at regional and archdiocesan D/CRE meetings, catechetical workshops and conferences

The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Studies in Theology or Religious Education will be helpful. Strong communication, organizational and technological skills are necessary.

Interested candidates should email their resume to the Parish Business Manager, Marianne Houston, at [email protected] . 

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