3.5 Catholic Religious Education (RE) Director, Community Chapel
3.5.1 The Catholic RE Director shall: 1) work to develop, enhance, and expedite a comprehensive
Catholic RE Program including all required internal (chapel) and external (Archdiocese)
documentation. 2) Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate RE opportunities for
Airmen, cadet candidates, and families of the USAFA Community Chapel Catholic
program. 3) Coordinate with the Catholic Chaplain and officiating priest as well as chapel
staff, Catholic Community Coordinator (CTOF Contractor), lay ministers, and the Parish
Advisory Council (PAC) to carry out administrative and other support of all Catholic
programs offered and conducted at the Community Chapel. 4) Provide Catholic Religious
Education according to Archdiocese of Military Services (AMS) standards and deliverables
as described in 3.5 confirmed by the Catholic Chaplain or assigned priest.
3.5.2 Qualifications. The Catholic RE Director shall:
3.5.2.1 Possess all educational baseline expectations of the Military Archdiocese.
3.5.2.2 Have a letter of good standing from the candidate’s local officiating priest. This letter
must be furnished with initial submission of the candidate’s recommendation. At a
minimum the letter must state the individual is in good standing with the Catholic Church
and has received the sacraments of initiation. The letter shall be no older than six months
from the start of the base period of contract performance by the candidate.
3.5.2.3 Must be willing to become a certified Catechist for Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS). Contractor shall provide proof of current certification within 60 days of the start of service.
3.5.2.4 Must be able to lead Catholic children’s programs including Sunday RE, sacramental
preparation for reconciliation, Eucharist, and children’s Liturgy of the Word.
3.5.2.5 Have the ability to work cooperatively with chapel staff and members of other faith
groups for ecumenical, combined, and inter-faith activities.
3.5.3 Duties and Responsibilities. The Catholic RE Director shall:
3.5.3.1 Coordinate with Catholic chaplain and the officiating priest to arrange space and set-up
for Catholic RE programs, children’s church, and ceremonies to include: First
Reconciliation, First Communion, confirmation, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA), baptisms, mid-week Preparatory School religious education, and Vacation Bible
School (VBS). The Catholic RE shall collaborate with PAC officers, volunteers, lay
leaders, and members of the Community Chapel in carrying out the responsibilities under
the direction of the Catholic Chaplain or officiating priest.
3.5.3.2 Collaborate with the Catholic chaplain or officiating priest to develop and submit an
annual calendar of events, Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF) and appropriated
funds budgets, an annual RE curriculum order to include all required supplies to the
Wing Chaplain for approval.
3.5.3.3 Identify and coordinate Chapel Tithes and Offerings or Appropriated Funds (APF)
budget requests to support the Religious Education Program to the Catholic chaplain.
Purchase items once the request has been coordinated,
vetted, signed, and approved.
3.5.3.4 Submit CTOF and APF budget requests prior to 1 May for the following fiscal year
budget.
3.5.3.5 Oversee registrations and payments, respond to inquiries, and create a working folder
for the RE program. Submit and file history reports and after-action reports (AAR) for
future reference by the Catholic chaplain or officiating priest.
3.5.3.6 Coordinate all purchase documents and the purchase of supplies necessary for the RE
program as approved by the Catholic chaplain or officiating priest. Submit documents to
the Account Manager in a timely manner to ensure timely completion.
3.5.3.7 Oversee and maintain work relating to stated RE programs, including a family database,
program registration records, class lists, volunteer information, and sacramental records.
The Religious Education Coordinator shall record each person’s sacrament as required by
the AMS for permanent record.
3.5.3.8 Oversee the recordkeeping process of enrollment and attendance for all Catholic RE
activities and services.
3.5.3.9 Schedule and organize, in collaboration with the appropriate Protestant program leaders,
ecumenical events that (such as VBS). RE coordinator will consult with the assigned
program Chaplain, recruit volunteer teachers and staff, and order the appropriate materials
when program needs dictate.
3.5.3.10 Schedule and organize, in collaboration with the Catholic Chaplain, religious education
retreats or special chapel-wide events in accordance with the approved Airman
Ministry Plan.
3.5.3.11 Contractor shall maintain AMS and local diocese certification and stay current on
religious and sacramental expectations from the AMS.
3.5.3.12 Meet weekly (or as required by the lead faith group chaplain or Wing Chaplain) during
normal chapel duty hours (7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST) with the Catholic chaplain or
officiating priest and Chapel staff, to present religious formation information (may be at
a regularly scheduled chapel staff meeting). Attend the Catholic Parish Advisory
Council (CPAC) meetings to present information. Provide a brief written report on
activities to be submitted for the minutes for the CPAC.
3.5.3.13 Maintain all sacramental records for the Catholic program; shall notify the AMS and
ensure relevant parishes receive notice of all sacramental rites conducted at the
Community Chapel; record all necessary correspondence and information; maintain
records of sacramental preparation completed by those preparing to receive baptism,
Eucharist, confirmation, and matrimony; and assist the Catholic chaplain or officiating
priest with completing the chaplains’ quarterly reports for the AMS. Also, the Catholic
RE shall maintain pre-marriage records for submittal to the AMS.
3.5.3.14 Coordinate and setup room requirements for the Catholic mid-week preparatory school
and Airman’s Religious Education program. Recruit staff, procure necessary materials
and supplies, train volunteer staff as needed, and supervise this activity.
3.5.3.15 Maintain flexible hours Monday through Sunday (a minimum of and not to exceed 25
hours per week) and advertise as many regular office hours as are requisite for all
described duties and sufficient to provide for regular published access by parishioners
at the Community Chapel. Office schedule must be approved by the Catholic Chaplain. The
Community Chapel will provide office space with a desk, chair, computer, filing cabinets,
bookcases, office phone, expendable office supplies, access to a shared printer, and other
items deemed necessary to perform services as described in this PWS.
3.5.3.16 Maintain a current comprehensive list of all Catholic RE volunteers to include roles,
training and hours volunteered.
Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in section "3.5.2 Qualifications" above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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