Catholic Religious Education Coordinator
Company: Ladgov Corporation
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: May 28, 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. 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. 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.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. 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, 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. -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, Berkeley , Catholic Religious Education Coordinator, Education / Teaching , Berkeley, California
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