Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education - Hampton, United States - Music Ministry International

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Description

1.

Contract Position Title:
Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator

Scope of Responsibilities

2.1.

The Langley Chapel Catholic RE program is one of the largest chapel activities in the Air Force with the responsibility to meet the needs of a diverse community that operates at across JBLE.

Service Locations:
Joint Base Langley - Eustis

Langley AFB
Fort Eustis
Bethel Manor Housing Area (Bethel Chapel/Youth Center)

2.2.

The Langley Chapel section is composed of Chaplains, Religious Affairs Airmen, an Air Force Civilian Service Catholic Priest, a contracted Catholic Priest, contractors and lay volunteers.

The programming developed and implemented by this staff is extensive.

2.3.

This Langley Catholic Community operates a fast paced, multi-faceted program that requires a high degree of coordination and cooperation among its staff.

Faith Formation Characteristics

3.1. This position supports the religious education, spiritual growth, and sacramental preparation components of the Langley Catholic Community program.

The RE and Formation Program will conform to the official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, especially as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA (AMS) and publications of the U.S.

Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In addition, the program will follow the directives of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).

3.2. The Catholic RE Coordinator is responsible for overall development, programing, and implementation of RE and Catholic Formation Programs. The RE and Catholic Formation

Programs will encompass:
3.2.1. RE and Faith formation for grades K through 12.

3.2.2.

Preparation for the Sacraments:

First Holy Communion
First Reconciliation and Confirmation, to include workshops and/or sessions for students and parents.
Retreat(s) part of the sacramental preparation program and will be the responsibility of

the Catholic RE Coordinator if there are no other contacts which specify this responsibility. If there is a contactor responsible for the retreats, the Catholic RE

Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and manage the retreats as a co-leader.

Baptism, provide instructions for parents and godparents/Christian witnesses as requested by the Catholic Chaplain/Priest.
Marriage, provide instructions for couples as requested by the Catholic Chaplain/Priest.

3.2.4. Recruitment and training of RE volunteer staff, catechists, and aides.

The Coordinator will become familiar with the AMS religious education curriculum and implement it under the direction of the Catholic Chaplain/Priest.

Education, Experience, and Special Qualifications

4.1. Qualifications

4.1.1. Attitude and Disposition. A positive, self-directed, and motivated individual with the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to accomplish the day-to
- day coordination of the RE and Formation Program. This person must demonstrate a familiarity with and commitment to Catholic faith and practice as articulated by the documents of the Second Vatican Council and subsequent statements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the RE curriculum standards established by the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA.

4.1.2.

Applicants will be evaluated based on a submitted resume, as well as the results of an interview to be conducted by the by at least the Wing Chaplain or designee and the Catholic Chaplain/Civilian equivalent.

The purpose of the interview is to determine if the applicant meetsall qualifications.

A letter from the applicant's current pastor or immediate prior pastor must be submitted to document the individual's adherence to Church norms and status as a practicing Catholic in good standing.

4.1.3. Education and Experience. The Coordinator must have documented proof of religious education or experience.

In order of preference, the coordinator shall have:
(1) A bachelor's degree in theology, theological studies, or religious studies

Or

(2) At least a minor in one of the mentioned fields of study within the context of a bachelor's degree in a related major;
Or

(3) An associate's degree in theology, theological studies, or religious studies, or a related field of study

Or

(4) 10 years of experience instructing children.

4.1.4. It is preferred that the RE Coordinator has a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Catholic

RE Coordinator/Director and/or 5 years teaching experience in a Catholic religious education program.

4.1.5.

The Coordinator must possess, or be in the process of completing AMS Catechist Certification or willing to begin the certification process within 30 days of contact award.

The contractor is responsible for scheduling and completing the AMS Catechist Certification.

4.1.7. Catholic Identity.

The Catholic RE Coordinator must be a practicing Catholic in good standing who exhibits evidence of a serious commitment to Catholicism and its practice.

As such, this person must be able to receive R