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Position: Catholic Religious Education CoordinatorLocation: Dyess Air Force Base Chapel, Abilene, TXSchedule: ~13 hours per week; typically Saturdays (0700–1300), Sundays (0700–1400), and 2 hrs/month Parish Advisory Council meeting. Additional services on celebrated days of worship as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Catholic Priest in planning, organizing, and leading all Catholic Religious Education (RE) programs.

• Coordinate and schedule classes for preschool, elementary, junior high, and youth ministry; assist with adult RE programs as directed by the Priest.

• Organize sacramental preparation (First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism prep, and parent classes).

• Recruit, train, and support volunteer teachers and assistants; conduct regular meetings and provide training.

• Maintain attendance records, program schedules, and statistical reports.

• Order and distribute RE textbooks, supplies, and multimedia resources.

• Coordinate special activities (e.g., All Saints celebrations, Christmas, Easter).

• Attend parish council, financial working group, and diocesan RE meetings as directed.

• Ensure classrooms and facilities are opened, secured, and maintained during RE activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old with High School diploma or equivalent.

• At least 2 years’ experience leading Religious Education in a Catholic church setting.

• Certified catechist in the Diocese of San Angelo (or other diocese) OR 3–5 years teaching Catholic RE.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to work in a pluralistic environment.

• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).