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PT Catholic RE Coordinator
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The Catholic Religious Education Coordinator contract for Columbus Air Force Base provides leadership and administrative support for Catholic religious education programs, events, and resource management. The contractor works closely with the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest to develop and implement budgets, program schedules, and publicity. Key responsibilities include delivering sacramental preparation for First Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation, managing children's liturgies and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, and co-leading the annual Vacation Bible School. The contractor is also responsible for developing an annual curriculum and budget, managing volunteer recruitment and training, and maintaining detailed administrative records and statistical reports. The base period of the contract runs from September 28, 2026, to September 27, 2027, with three option years. Performance requires an average of five hours per week, peaking at 20 hours during major religious holidays and special events. The coordinator must be active in the Catholic faith, possess at least one year of experience coordinating religious programs, and complete the Catechist Certification Program within six months of award. Due to the nature of the work with minors, a mandatory background investigation is required within 20 working days of the award. The contractor must operate within a pluralistic environment, maintaining professional conduct and adhering to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA.
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Place of Performance
MS, 39710, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Scope of Responsibilities. Provides leadership and administrative support for Catholic RE programs, RE events, and RE resource management for the Columbus AFB Chapel. The Catholic RE Coordinator works closely with the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest to ensure budgets, program schedules, publicity, and other program requirements are developed and implemented.
Duration of this contract is 28 September 2026 – 27 September 2027 (with three option year)
Education and Experience Requirements. The Catholic RE Coordinator must:
Must be active in and have an in-depth knowledge of the Catholic Faith and a commitment to the Catholic Faith.
Must provide a resume (limited to 5 pages) with two (2) references, not more than two years old, validating education and experience requirements listed herein to include sacramental preparation (including First Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation programs), children’s liturgies, and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Additionally, must have 1 years’ experience coordinating and conducting Catholic RE events and other seasonal Catholic religious programs (e.g. Christmas and Easter lessons/classes).
Must complete the Catechist Certification Program required by the Archdiocese of Military Services within 6 months after being awarded the contract.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the spiritual growth process of individuals and groups in the Catholic Faith. Contractor must be able to clearly express basic Catholic doctrine and liturgical law.
Demonstrate basic skill in money management related to the Catholic RE programs to include: creation and management of a budget, resourcing RE programs/classes, and managing special collections (e.g. contributions collected during RE events/classes for humanitarian relief, missions, ministry projects, etc.).
The Contractor shall complete and submit personnel background check application within twenty (20) working days after award date to the Chaplain Corps background check program manager for processing. It is mandatory that all contractors working with children under the age of eighteen (18) have a background investigation. The contract must be able to receive clearance from a background investigation IAW public Law 101-647, Section 231 (Crime Control Act of 1990 and DODI 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Service Position). An adverse finding from this investigation may result in a termination of services.
Contractor agrees to work in a pluralistic environment where they may come in contact with members from various faith groups and/or viewpoints. Contractor will be professional and not denigrate individuals with a different religious perspective or viewpoint.
See the attached Performance Work Statement for more information.
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