Director of Religious Education & Sacramental Preparation

PARISH NAME

HOLY

CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Position Title:

(DRE)

Director of Religious Education/Sacramental Preparation Opening Date:

June 1, 2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Location of Job:

Holy Cross Catholic Church Location Address:

7455 N Hodge Avenue, Portland, OR 97203

Position:

(Negotiable) Part-time or Full-time exempt, benefits eligible

Position Summary:

Coordinates programs for Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation, with the possibility of Youth Ministry Coordination.

Primary Responsibilities:

Coordinating education programs for Sacraments of Initiation, including infant Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation to include:

• Recruiting, training, and supervising catechists and volunteers
• Maintaining a calendar of classes and retreats
• Communicating with parents regarding schedules and other requirements
• Selecting and ordering materials
• Securing campus facilities for all religious education and Sacramental Preparation activities
• Collaborates with the pastor in planning and implementing OCIA for those ages 8 to 17
• Schedules and coordinates liturgies for the reception of Sacraments
• Provides timely notification to parish secretary regarding religious education
• Coordinates and maintains registration, tuition, and fee schedules for all programs of responsibility
• Collaborates with CASE training and background checks for volunteers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Position encounters frequent new and varied work situations and requires proven skills in areas of program administration
• Ability to successfully recruit and train volunteers
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet program requirements
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of the pastoral team
• Flexibility, creativity, and responsibility

Qualifications:

• Degree in pastoral ministry, theology, religious education, or related field preferred
• Ministry experience with focus on religious education in a parish preferred
• Familiarity with Church organization and operational procedures
• Familiarity with on-going education and religious education preferred
• Valid driver's license

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, sit, and hear. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Deb Volker at either 7455 N Hodge Avenue, Portland, OR 97203 or email to holycrossoffice@archdpdx.org.