Director of Catechesis for Children- St Mary - Hudson

St. Mary Parish – Hudson

Hudson, OH

SAINT MARY PARISH

340 North Main Street Hudson, Ohio 44236

330-653-8118

POSITION DESCRIPTION

March 2026

Title: Director of Catechesis for Children

Reporting Relationship: Pastor

Status: Salary – Exempt Hours: Full-time position that includes evenings and weekends.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Director of Catechesis for Children is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of faith formation programs and processes for children in Kindergarten – Grade 5.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assess catechetical needs, plan, design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive vision for parish catechetical programs for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
• To provide and supervise programs including but not limited to:
• Weekly PSR Class
• Family Faith Formation
• Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
• Children’s Liturgy of the Word
• Vacation Bible School
• To recruit catechists and other volunteers and provide for their training, formation, ongoing development, supervision, and evaluation.
• To conduct annual registration process.
• To facilitate parent and catechist meetings and workshops.
• To research, review and purchase appropriate texts and supplementary materials.
• To ensure programs are in conformity with Diocesan catechetical and child safety directives.
• To develop the annual calendar for catechetical sessions and special events.
• To develop and monitor, in consultation with the pastor and parish finance council, an annual budget.
• To attend Pastoral Staff Meetings and other Parish or Diocesan meetings as required by the pastor.
• To organize, supervise, and maintain the parish Catechetical Office.
• Update the parish website for the Elementary Parish School of Religion Program.
• To maintain those parish records determined necessary by the pastor and diocesan policy.
• Serves as a liaison with the diocesan Office for Catechetical Formation and their programs, services, and resources.
• To perform other duties related to catechesis and faith formation at the request of the pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A practicing Roman Catholic who is in full communion with the Church.
• A degree in religious education, theology or related field, or a Master Catechist certificate certification from the Diocese of Cleveland.
• Experience in administration and catechesis.
• Strong planning and organizational skills as well as interpersonal and communication skills compatible with the culture of a Roman Catholic Parish.
• Ability to work in a team environment (professional and support staff, as well as volunteers) and the ability to work independently as required.
• Competence in current technology (specifically MS Office Products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Canva) and contemporary means of communicating (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Flexibility and availability for evenings and weekends as necessary for programs and events.

Application Process: Interested candidate must submit:

• A cover letter expressing interest and faith commitment.
• Resume.
• Completed application for employment.
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (with at least two (2) who can attest to your leadership with youth ages K – grade 5).
• Cover letter, resume, references, and completed application for employment are to be sent to Kelly Higgins, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Pastor – [email protected].

Salary Range:

$40,000 - $50,000

Application: genericapplicationforparishes3.pdf

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