Catholic Religious Education Coordinator
Company: Ladgov Corporation
Location: Travis Afb
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Job Title: Catholic Religious Education CoordinatorLocation:
Travis AFB, CADuties:
Goal Setting and Planning: Meet
regularly with the Catholic Priest and/or Catholic Pastoral
Coordinator to review overall formation goals for programs listed
above. Meet as needed with the Catholic Chaplain/Priest and
Catholic Pastoral Coordinator to plan specific goals for special
activities, liturgies and celebrations. Participate with the AMS in
on-going formation as coordinator, as well as staying informed of
changes, programs and policies regarding faith formation in
general. This includes continuing education with AMS in order to
keep catechist certification current.Participation with the Diocese
of Sacramento is required.Organization:Implement the policies set
by the Catholic Chaplain/Priest. Conduct timely registration of all
program participants. Schedule classes, meetings, special events,
liturgies, etc. according to available facilities.Together with the
Catholic Pastoral Coordinator, organize and facilitate special
liturgies and/or prayer services relevant to Religious Education
curriculum and sacraments.Meet with the Catholic Chaplain/Priest
and Catholic Pastoral Coordinator monthly to coordinate calendar
activities with the St. Michael master schedule.Coordinate program
events with chapel staff by completing and submitting facility
request forms to Catholic Chaplain/Priest, or his designee, for
signature. Coordinate with the Social Committee for receptions
related to Sacraments of Initiation (First Communion, Confirmation
Celebrations) and First Confession.Prepare appropriate training for
catechists and aides within the Children's Faith Formation Program
throughout the year, on and off-site.Support the Protestant
Religious Education Coordinator for preparation and implementation
of an annual chapel-wide Vacation Bible School.Budgeting, Ordering:
Work within the Faith Formation budget to order necessary books and
supplies for catechists and program participants in a timely
manner, to include ordering curriculum for the upcoming year's
programs in the month of May. Complete and submit Funds Request
forms to the Catholic Chaplain/Priest, or his designee, for
approval before submitting to the Account Manager. Prepare budget
for up-coming year to present to the budget committee as budget is
prepared for a new fiscal year in the month of May. Maintain
inventory of materials on-hand to make accurate requests for
additional materials each year. Secure facilities and leaders for
off-site retreats and outings/events using budget line items and
fund requests in a timely manner. Care of Volunteer Catechists:
Recruit volunteer catechists, facilitators, and aides as needed for
implementation of overall Catholic Religious Education program.
Conduct or sponsor orientation and training workshops for all
volunteers and program participants and families at the beginning
of each new catechetical year. Make available to catechists and all
volunteers training for certification as catechists through AMS.
Encourage advanced catechetical development for catechists,
volunteers, and interested participants to continue to develop
their personal faith and abilities to facilitate, guide and lead
others on their faith journeys by attending workshops and adult
formation opportunities here at Travis Chapel (Catholic community)
and within the Diocese of Sacramento. Program Operation: Implement
program for Toddler Formation, Children's Liturgy, Pre-K through
12th grade, Confirmation Preparation for Youth; support Youth Group
Program; Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation and First
Communion, Rite of Christian Initiation of Children and
Confirmation to include a Confirmation Retreat, and Catholic Women
of the Chapel (CWOC).Prepare publicity needed for the program
including, but not limited to: bulletin/pulpit and social media
announcements, worship aids, program calendars, flyers, permission
slips, etc. Maintain accurate records of registration and
attendance of all children's faith formation programs and submit
numbers to a designated staff member on a monthly basis. Provide
First Communion, Confirmation and RCIC sacramental record
information to Catholic Pastoral Coordinator for submittal to AMS
as necessary. Ensure updated registration information is available
to the Chapel staff on the shared drive. Update online AMS records
of individual student progress in designated RE
curriculum.Meetings: Attend chapel staff and team meetings as
required by the wing chaplain, Senior Faith meetings, and
off-sites.Attend Parish Advisory Council meetings. Attendance of
quarterly Diocese of Sacramento cluster meetings is encouraged. The
Catholic Religious Education Coordinator must be certified by the
AMS upon applying for this position. -Education & Qualifications:
Must have 6 years' experience in
Catholic Faith Formation programs as a catechist or program
volunteer, with at least 3 of these years serving as the Faith
Formation Coordinator in a military chapel. Must have 1 year of
experience as director. Experience must be included on applicants'
resume.Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution. Also, must have and provide proof of AMS Catechist
certification upon submission of application materials for this
position. Shall work well with others and respect individual
growth, differences, and cultures - regardless of race, creed,
education, age, religious beliefs, or color. Further be able to
communicate openly with others - even when conflicts arise. Shall
be knowledgeable about the practices and teachings of the Catholic
faith and express the importance of building an informed Catholic
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Keywords: Ladgov Corporation, Sacramento , Catholic Religious Education Coordinator, Education / Teaching , Travis Afb, California
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