Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Job Description
Sanford Federal, Inc. headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.
We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.
Job Title: Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)
Job Summary: SANFORD purpose of this contract is to acquire Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) aboard the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC)/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA.
General Requirements:
a. CRE Responsibilities. The Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) shall assist the Director, Religious Ministries Directorate (Director RMD) and assigned contract priest or active-duty priest in the coordination of all Catholic programs, religious education, events and activities in accordance with the guidance set forth by the Navy Chaplain Corps and the Archdiocese of the Military Services (AMS) (http://www.milarch.org). The CRE is responsible for Catholic Masses and managing the schedules of the priest to conduct Mass in the absence of an assigned Priest. This work requires services outside the regular workday hours, which on occasion will require evening, weekend, and holiday work. Telework will only be authorized per direction of Director RMD.
Specific Requirements. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD and assigned contract priest or active-duty priest in the following specific requirements:
a. Liturgical Ministries. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by training, coordinating, and scheduling volunteer Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EME), Lay Presiders, Musicians, Altar Servers and Ushers for Sunday and holy day services. A list of all trained persons trained to include Liturgical ministers will be maintained and submitted in the Monthly Liturgical Ministries Report.
b. Celebration of Mass Support. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by creating and implementing a master calendar for each liturgical year to schedule and coordinate all worship services, Catholic devotionals and /or special presentations. The CTR shall prepare the weekly Catholic Sunday bulletin and the announcements to be made from the pulpit. The CTR shall be the Catholic subaccount representative for the Religious Offering Fund and shall maintain records and prepare cover letters weekly for Catholic Religious Offering Fund donations made to charitable organizations. The CTR shall coordinate with the Art and Environment ministers to prepare the chapel for all seasonal events and ensuring fresh flowers are ordered for the altar every Sunday. The fresh flowers are to be funded by the Religious Offering Fund in accordance with SECNAVINST 7010.6A. The CTR shall coordinate and participate in the monthly Chapel Advisory Committee by preparing monthly reports to the committee on current activities. A copy of the monthly Chapel Advisory Committee report shall be submitted to the Director RMD.
c. Catholic Religious Education Programs. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by coordinating and training volunteer teachers and teacher's aides for the following Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Classes: Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, First-Second grades, Third-Fourth grades, Fifth-Sixth grades, Junior High, Senior High, and Adult. The CTR will only utilize Armed Forces Catholic Curriculum provided by the RMD. The CTR shall organize and conduct summer training and orientation classes for the new and returning CCD teachers and aides. These classes will cover lesson planning, basic Roman Catholic Theology, how to use texts and classroom discipline. The CTR shall plan, schedule, and conduct First Penance and First Communion classes in conjunction with regular classes along with parental education on practices that follow the reception of the Sacraments. The CTR shall coordinate and train volunteer teachers and aides for Confirmation Classes. The CTR shall plan, schedule, and conduct Roman Catholic Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Lenten Programs. The CTR shall plan, schedule, and conduct adult classes for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. The CTR shall coordinate a Vacation Bible School during the summer. The CTR shall prepare and submit a monthly report to the Director RMD listing all trained volunteer teachers and all classes taught during the month.
d. Catechetical Ministries. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by conducting Marriage Preparation classes for couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage and interviewing and providing instruction to parents who desire to have their infant Baptized. The Infant Baptism preparation classes will utilize the AMS approved curriculum and require a minimum of three hours of instruction for each family. The CTR shall coordinate and schedule all infant Baptisms and Marriages. The CTR shall prepare all the necessary forms and certificates for infant and adult Baptisms, Confirmation, First Communion, and Marriage. The CTR shall submit quarterly reports to the AMS of all Catechetical ceremonies conducted including ceremonies for Marriage, Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion, and RCIA. A copy of the AMS Catechetical submission is to be maintained on file and another copy is to be delivered to the Director RMD.
e. Catholic Youth Programs. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by coordinating an outreach and activities program for Roman Catholic teenagers whose parents are stationed at the MAGTFTC/MCAGCC. The CTR shall plan and organize up to four retreats per year for Youth and/or Adults enrolled in the Roman Catholic Religious Catechism and other pre-Sacrament classes. The CTR will recommend retreat sites, resource materials and resource leaders to the Director RMD. The CTR shall coordinate youth activities with the designated Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) moderator(s). The CTR shall coordinate with the CYO moderator(s) the planning and organizing of the annual Christmas parties for the CCD children in the Chapel. The CTR shall prepare and submit a monthly report to the Director RMD listing all Youth Program activities for the month.
Qualifications and Experience: The CTR must possess and maintain a current Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (EME) certificate and shall have a minimum of two years of experience in facilitating, coordinating, and training volunteers for Catholic Liturgical Ministries, Catechetical Ministries and Community Outreach Ministries. The CTR must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a letter of recommendation from his/her pastor and at least one letter from one other priest giving recommendation to the position and validating the individual is a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing within the Roman Catholic Church.
a. The CTR must have a minimum of six months experience as a Lector and at least two years of
Experience with Roman Catholic Religion, tradition, customs, and sacramental structure.
b. The CTR shall be able to type an average of 40wpm and capable of working with computer software programs to include, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, and PowerPoint. The CTR must be able to communicate fluently in English with the ability to be easily understood by chapel staff, volunteers, and Chapel program members.
c. Public Law Number 101-647, Section 231; Department of Defense Instruction Number 1402.5 require personnel contracted for childcare services in every facility operated by the Federal Government to undergo successful background criminal history check at local, state, and national levels. “Childcare services” includes personnel contracted for such services in base chapel programs whose work brings them into contact with children less than 18 years of age. Qualification requirements, certificate of completion of child protection training must be completed and verified before award.
Note: Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.
Why SANFORD?
You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.
Sanford Federal, Inc. headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.
We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.
Job Title: Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)
Job Summary: SANFORD purpose of this contract is to acquire Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) aboard the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC)/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA.
General Requirements:
a. CRE Responsibilities. The Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) shall assist the Director, Religious Ministries Directorate (Director RMD) and assigned contract priest or active-duty priest in the coordination of all Catholic programs, religious education, events and activities in accordance with the guidance set forth by the Navy Chaplain Corps and the Archdiocese of the Military Services (AMS) (http://www.milarch.org). The CRE is responsible for Catholic Masses and managing the schedules of the priest to conduct Mass in the absence of an assigned Priest. This work requires services outside the regular workday hours, which on occasion will require evening, weekend, and holiday work. Telework will only be authorized per direction of Director RMD.
Specific Requirements. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD and assigned contract priest or active-duty priest in the following specific requirements:
a. Liturgical Ministries. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by training, coordinating, and scheduling volunteer Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EME), Lay Presiders, Musicians, Altar Servers and Ushers for Sunday and holy day services. A list of all trained persons trained to include Liturgical ministers will be maintained and submitted in the Monthly Liturgical Ministries Report.
b. Celebration of Mass Support. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by creating and implementing a master calendar for each liturgical year to schedule and coordinate all worship services, Catholic devotionals and /or special presentations. The CTR shall prepare the weekly Catholic Sunday bulletin and the announcements to be made from the pulpit. The CTR shall be the Catholic subaccount representative for the Religious Offering Fund and shall maintain records and prepare cover letters weekly for Catholic Religious Offering Fund donations made to charitable organizations. The CTR shall coordinate with the Art and Environment ministers to prepare the chapel for all seasonal events and ensuring fresh flowers are ordered for the altar every Sunday. The fresh flowers are to be funded by the Religious Offering Fund in accordance with SECNAVINST 7010.6A. The CTR shall coordinate and participate in the monthly Chapel Advisory Committee by preparing monthly reports to the committee on current activities. A copy of the monthly Chapel Advisory Committee report shall be submitted to the Director RMD.
c. Catholic Religious Education Programs. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by coordinating and training volunteer teachers and teacher's aides for the following Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Classes: Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, First-Second grades, Third-Fourth grades, Fifth-Sixth grades, Junior High, Senior High, and Adult. The CTR will only utilize Armed Forces Catholic Curriculum provided by the RMD. The CTR shall organize and conduct summer training and orientation classes for the new and returning CCD teachers and aides. These classes will cover lesson planning, basic Roman Catholic Theology, how to use texts and classroom discipline. The CTR shall plan, schedule, and conduct First Penance and First Communion classes in conjunction with regular classes along with parental education on practices that follow the reception of the Sacraments. The CTR shall coordinate and train volunteer teachers and aides for Confirmation Classes. The CTR shall plan, schedule, and conduct Roman Catholic Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Lenten Programs. The CTR shall plan, schedule, and conduct adult classes for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. The CTR shall coordinate a Vacation Bible School during the summer. The CTR shall prepare and submit a monthly report to the Director RMD listing all trained volunteer teachers and all classes taught during the month.
d. Catechetical Ministries. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by conducting Marriage Preparation classes for couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage and interviewing and providing instruction to parents who desire to have their infant Baptized. The Infant Baptism preparation classes will utilize the AMS approved curriculum and require a minimum of three hours of instruction for each family. The CTR shall coordinate and schedule all infant Baptisms and Marriages. The CTR shall prepare all the necessary forms and certificates for infant and adult Baptisms, Confirmation, First Communion, and Marriage. The CTR shall submit quarterly reports to the AMS of all Catechetical ceremonies conducted including ceremonies for Marriage, Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion, and RCIA. A copy of the AMS Catechetical submission is to be maintained on file and another copy is to be delivered to the Director RMD.
e. Catholic Youth Programs. The CTR shall assist the Director RMD in conjunction with assigned contract priest or active-duty priest by coordinating an outreach and activities program for Roman Catholic teenagers whose parents are stationed at the MAGTFTC/MCAGCC. The CTR shall plan and organize up to four retreats per year for Youth and/or Adults enrolled in the Roman Catholic Religious Catechism and other pre-Sacrament classes. The CTR will recommend retreat sites, resource materials and resource leaders to the Director RMD. The CTR shall coordinate youth activities with the designated Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) moderator(s). The CTR shall coordinate with the CYO moderator(s) the planning and organizing of the annual Christmas parties for the CCD children in the Chapel. The CTR shall prepare and submit a monthly report to the Director RMD listing all Youth Program activities for the month.
Qualifications and Experience: The CTR must possess and maintain a current Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (EME) certificate and shall have a minimum of two years of experience in facilitating, coordinating, and training volunteers for Catholic Liturgical Ministries, Catechetical Ministries and Community Outreach Ministries. The CTR must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a letter of recommendation from his/her pastor and at least one letter from one other priest giving recommendation to the position and validating the individual is a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing within the Roman Catholic Church.
a. The CTR must have a minimum of six months experience as a Lector and at least two years of
Experience with Roman Catholic Religion, tradition, customs, and sacramental structure.
b. The CTR shall be able to type an average of 40wpm and capable of working with computer software programs to include, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, and PowerPoint. The CTR must be able to communicate fluently in English with the ability to be easily understood by chapel staff, volunteers, and Chapel program members.
c. Public Law Number 101-647, Section 231; Department of Defense Instruction Number 1402.5 require personnel contracted for childcare services in every facility operated by the Federal Government to undergo successful background criminal history check at local, state, and national levels. “Childcare services” includes personnel contracted for such services in base chapel programs whose work brings them into contact with children less than 18 years of age. Qualification requirements, certificate of completion of child protection training must be completed and verified before award.
Note: Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.
Why SANFORD?
You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.
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