Director of Religious Education

Director of Religious Education

Date Revised: November 2025

Reports to: Pastor

Location: St. George Catholic Church

General Position Summary:

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. The Director of Religious Education (DRE) fulfills the mission of the Catholic Church by overseeing and coordinating all parish faith formation programs in alignment with the vision of the Pastor, the Bishop, and the Department of Catechesis. The DRE provides leadership, direction, and support for all catechetical and sacramental formation activities, ensuring that parishioners of all ages are invited into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church.

The Director develops and implements catechetical programs for children, youth, and adults, supervises volunteer catechists and youth ministers, and ensures that all formation and sacramental preparation programs are consistent with the Catechism of the Catholic Church, diocesan guidelines, and parish pastoral priorities.

This is a full-time, ministerial position that requires a bilingual (English and Spanish) Catholic in good standing, who models the faith and demonstrates strong leadership, organization, and collaboration skills.

Principal Accountabilities:

Supervision Given and/or Received:

Reports directly to the Pastor.

Supervises volunteer catechists, aides, and youth ministers involved in parish formation programs.

Internal Contacts:

Pastor, parish staff, and volunteers.

External Contacts:

Diocesan personnel, catechetical offices, vendors, and other parish communities.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

Education and Experience Preferred:

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

FLSA Designation:

Exempt, Full-Time, On-Site. Hours include evenings, weekends, and parish events as required.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, in support of the mission of the Church and St. George Catholic Church.