Director of Religious Education Job Opening

Posting Date: May 13, 2026

Job Description for Regional D/CRE

(Director/Coordinator of Religious Education) & Sacramental Coordinator for
St. Andrew, St. Bernadette, St. Charles (Drexel Hill) & Sacred Heart (Clifton Hgts.)

Drexel Hill Regional Catholic Parish Religious Education Program
Position is full time effective July 01

The position of Director/Coordinator of Religious Education (DRE or CRE) is a full time position. The Director of Religious Education must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church. Additionally, he/she is a person of prayer committed to the authentic teaching of the Catholic faith.

The Director/Coordinator of Religious Education reports directly to the Board of Pastors. As a member of the parish staff, the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education works with other staff members to foster and maintain a working environment where worship, prayer, hospitality, and learning are the primary motivators.

The Director/Coordinator of Religious Education is a professional catechetical leader who assists adults, adolescents, and children of the parish in their faith formation.

Educational Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies OR 3-5 years experience in these or similar fields
Master Catechetical Certification – Office for Catechetical Formation, Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If not, the candidate agrees to obtain this certification within eight (8) years of date of hire.

Qualification

This person must provide (or obtain before employment) clearance required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: PA Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprint Check. Also, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires: a) Protecting God’s Children (Safe Environment Part I) b) Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse (Safe Environment Part II).

Salary and Benefits:

Based on education and experience

The responsibilities of the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education include, but are not limited to:

Oversee the Combined Religious Education Program (PREP) of four parishes for Grades 1-7.

Have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Have competent office, email, Microsoft Office, Flock Note, organizational, and communication skills. Have proficient use of technology as needed.
Be able to communicate effectively and meet in-person with parents/guardians of children should needs arise.
Be able to work with and communicate effectively with multiple pastors and parish secretaries in an organized manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and help cultivate a culture of trust.
Serve as a liaison between the pastors and the catechist team.
Be familiar with all Archdiocesan PREP policies/procedures from the Office of Catechetical Formation.
Belongs to the Archdiocesan Association of Parish Directors, Coordinators, Administrators of Religious Education (PDCARE Association).
Participates in Archdiocesan-sponsored events such as the Catechist Convocation, Mass for Religious Education, D/CRE Gathering in Avalon Fall and Spring Professional Development Days, Retreats, and County meetings.
Oversees the budget for all expenses related to the Parish Religious Education Program. Follows the budgetary procedures as set by the Board of Pastors, Parish Finance Committee, and/or Parish Business Manager.
Ensures, in collaboration with the Safe Environment Coordinator, that the Safe Environment requirements, policies, clearances, and mandates for Parish Religious Education catechists/aides and other volunteers are in compliance with the Office for Child and Youth Protection, and they are kept on file.
Supervise all catechists/aides, assuring they teach necessary curriculum and communicate the teachings of the Catholic Faith to the children.
Recruit, orient, and provide ongoing professional training and spiritual development for the Parish Religious Education catechists and other volunteers, assuring each grade level has sufficient numbers for children.
Communicate weekly PREP updates to catechists/aides, parents, and parishes.
Research and requisition resources (AV, textbooks, liturgy materials, reference works, etc.) which complement the religious education efforts in the parishes.
Order all necessary materials/workbooks for the academic year and replenish as necessary.
Distribute and collect all PREP registration forms, collect all PREP fees, and follow up with late payments.
Maintain updated electronic records of all students/families; track their progress and assess sacramental needs.
Coordinate a plan to establish safe drop-off and pick-up procedures, take necessary precautions to assure the building is opened/locked, all lights turned on/off, and the building is safe.
Be physically present at all PREP sessions, sacramental liturgies, retreats, and other times as needed.
Actively recruit, advertise, and encourage new children/families to participate in our PREP Program.
Provides access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
Coordinate and schedule sacramental liturgies for each parish according to each pastor’s directives. Assist the pastor in the planning and preparation of each sacramental liturgy – First Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Coordinate with the music director.
Coordinate and effectively lead training sessions/retreat day for all parish children which includes how to correctly receive First Penance, First Communion, and Confirmation.
Host training sessions for parents/sponsors and effectively communicate their task of serving as examples of the Catholic Faith.
Communicate effectively with parish school (*if the parish has a school) religion teachers and PREP catechists on the children’s knowledge and skill-set of preparing for each Sacrament.
Schedule Advent and Lenten Penance Services with the opportunity for individual confessions for the parish Religious Education children. Work with the pastors to assure necessary visiting priest confessors are scheduled.
Coordinate and successfully run a combined week-long parish Summer Bible Camp.
Other needs/tasks as they arise.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application packet, including Cover Letter and Resume, to Msgr. George Majoros – mmajoros@scbdh.org asap – before June 15, 2026.