Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education

Scope

A Catholic Coordinator of Education (CCE) services is required to provide religious education coordination to the Catholic community of faith at MCAS Chapel, Beaufort, SC. Hiring a Catholic Coordinator of Education will provide Christian education for children, youth and adults key to spiritual growth and development.

A contractor shall provide CCE and Single Marines Program services necessary to support Catholic Religious Education Programs (CREP) as an integral part of the mission and responsibilities of the Command Religious Program (CRP). The services shall include:

• The CCE shall coordinate the delivery of religious education and methods consistent with the cultural and educational environment of the Marine and Navy communities under the supervision and evaluation of the Catholic Priest. The CCE shall advise the Catholic Priest on programs, methods and their usage that are necessary to meet or improve the religious educational needs of families and single active duty service members of the MCAS Beaufort Catholic community.
• The CCE must support the Catholic Priest in his capacity as Director of Religious Education in having final decisions for the content of Catholic religious programs.
• Review religious education materials and make recommendations to the Catholic Priest for providing an adult and youth CREP from pre‑school through high school ages.
• Design, prepare and coordinate curriculum for classes and academic‑religious events for the Catholic community that are observed throughout the year. Traditional CREP include but are not limited to:
  Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) for children grades K‑8, High School Confirmation program and monthly High School Religious Education courses, preparation for First Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, Baptism, and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
• Provide continuous leadership development for all Catholic religious education teachers including their recruitment, training, and assessment.
• Coordinate all Catholic workshops, teachers' meetings, and parental conferences throughout the year.
• Maintain statistical records necessary to document the number of students in attendance, cost of materials, personal records and other records necessary for the program.
• Coordinate scheduling and allocation of spaces used for CREP.
• Prepare and submit a religious education budget no later than June for each subsequent fiscal year.
• Coordinate with the RPs to order supplies that meet the needs to the Catholic community through the use of Appropriated Funds.
• Monitor the receipt, distribution, and utilization of all Catholic religious education materials and supplies. Account for expenditures within budget requirements to include curriculum materials, audio‑visual aids, equipment, and other supplies for classrooms and offices.
• Prepare publicity of CREP and events through memoranda, bulletins and other available media resources on base.
• Train and coordinate a team for the Children's Liturgy of the Word program.
• Liaison with the CRP to execute Chapel outreach programs that are not faith specific.
• Attend Parish Council meetings and recruit new Parish Council Members, develop and publish a Parish Council Agenda, record and publish Parish Council minutes and maintain a record of all Parish Council Meetings.
• Organize various types of Fellowships throughout the year as well as special occasions, i.e. First Communion, Confirmation, as well as designated holidays.

• Possess an Associate's Degree or have a minimum of one year experience as a religious education teacher. Experience in the management of a large, multi‑session religious education program for adults and children is preferred.
• Experience working with military leadership or attending a military chapel is favorable.
• Must be sensitive to religious pluralism and be able to work alongside diverse religious beliefs.
• Ability to mentor and develop leaders.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing schedules.
• Managerial, organizational and leadership ability commensurate with responsibility for and administration of a complete religious education and sacramental preparation program.
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