Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Job Title: Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Location: Travis AFB, CA

Duties:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensure updated registration information is available to the Chapel staff on the shared drive.
• 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.

Education & Qualifications:

• Must have 6 years’ experience in Catholic Faith Formation programs as a catechist or program volunteer,
• 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.
• 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 community.