Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator

Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator

Provide a comprehensive Catholic RE program that is consistent with the Second Vatican Council and subsequent statements of the American Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Required Qualifications:

1. Demonstrate a familiarity with and a commitment to support the Catholic Faith and practice as articulated by the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the subsequent statements of the American Conference of Catholic Bishops.
2. Be an active and practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.
3. Be committed to the Catholic faith and teachings and possess an exemplary moral character by regularly attending Sunday Masses at Goodfellow AFB Chapel.
4. Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience working in a Roman Catholic parish office environment with involvement in or leadership of a Catholic Religious Education program or must have a minimum of fifteen (15) college credit hours in religious sciences/theology from a Roman Catholic institution or possesses a bachelor's degree in Catholic theology or related religious sciences, or equivalent.
5. Must be a Certified Catechist by the Archdiocese of the Military Services (AMS).
6. Must complete the Child and Youth Protection Training of the AMS within the first month under the contract.
7. Possess basic word-processing skills.
8. Function as a team member in a pluralistic environment working with chaplains, staff, Contractors, and volunteers.
9. Present a neat appearance and exhibit modesty and professionalism both in dress and manners appropriate for office and/or worship environment.
10. Provide Letters of Recommendation from two (2) Roman Catholic pastors or priests testifying to the candidate's performance and moral character, which are required prior to beginning performance of services under this contract.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage the Catholic RE calendar and databases.

Publicize all Catholic RE events and activities.

Each Sunday, the RE Coordinator must be present for four (4) hours (10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.) at the Goodfellow AFB RE building (Bldg. 136) or the Taylor Chapel (Bldg. 164).

The RE Coordinator is to work four (4) hours total for the remainder of the work week (Monday to Friday).

Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate with the Catholic Chaplain to develop and implement RE programs, goals, policies and procedures for all Goodfellow Catholic Community programs for children and adults. These programs include:

Catechist training

Sacramental program (First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation)

Oversee OCIA program

Parent and teacher training

Seasonal programs (Christmas Pageant, Stations of the Cross).

Develop the annual RE Calendar of events and CTOF budget to be presented for Chaplain approval at the July Pastoral Council meeting.

Perform administrative tasks necessary to begin program in September (reserve facilities, recruit catechists, publicize, etc.)

Provide one (1) minimum Catechist training session prior to the beginning of the school year; and at least one (1) Catechist training session per quarter during the school year. These trainings must be coordinated with the Catholic Chaplain.

Initiates RE facilities and CTOF requests in accordance with local policy. Submit all facility funds and material requests to the Catholic Chaplain for coordination and processing.

Attend monthly meetings with the Catholic Chaplain, Catholic Advisory Council (CAC) President, Catholic Parish Coordinator and Chapel Staff as directed by the Catholic Chaplain during allotted times in this Statement of Work (SOW).

Attend the CAC meetings (as a nonvoting member). 5.8. Be familiar with appropriate RE Coordinator resources such as books, references materials, resource videos, magazines, and crafts.

Inventory, stocks, and maintains all RE Coordinator materials.

Order curriculum and supplies for succeeding quarters.

Update RE Coordinator continuity file and regularly evaluate program effectiveness.

Track monthly attendance using spreadsheets.

Provide monthly and quarterly metrics to the Catholic Chaplain and Catholic Parish Coordinator.

Plan and coordinate volunteer dedication and recognition programs.

Obtain consent information necessary to conduct background investigations for all volunteers who have direct contact with children under the age of eighteen (18) years.

Ensure all RE programs and activities are properly monitored.

Schedule:

Each Sunday, the RE Coordinator must be present for four (4) hours (10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.) at the Goodfellow AFB RE building (Bldg. 136) or the Taylor Chapel (Bldg. 164).

The RE Coordinator is to work four (4) hours total for the remainder of the work week.