Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education

Ladgov Corporation; Twentynine Palms (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation seeks a part-time Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education in Twentynine Palms, CA to support liturgical and education ministries. The role coordinates liturgical services, catechetical programs, and volunteer teams, ensuring smooth worship and faith formation activities.

Responsibilities include calendar management, bulletins, sacramental class planning, retreats, and youth program support, with strong organizational and communication requirements to serve a diverse

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain certification as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (EME).
• Proven experience coordinating and training volunteers across liturgical ministries and catechetical programs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of volunteers and coordinating complex event schedules.
• Typing at least 40 words per minute; proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all Catholic Masses, holy days, devotionals and special events.
• Train, coordinate, and schedule lectors, EMEs, presiders, musicians, altar servers, and ushers.
• Collaborate with Art & Environment ministers for seasonal chapel setup and flowers funded by the Religious Offering Fund.
• Develop and maintain the liturgical master calendar.
• Prepare weekly Mass bulletins and pulpit announcements.
• Serve as Catholic sub-account custodian for the Religious Offering Fund and prepare donor letters.
• Coordinate and attend monthly Chapel Council meetings and report activities.
• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer teachers for Faith Formation, Pre-K through Adult.
• Plan and implement summer orientation for catechists.
• Design and conduct sacraments classes (First Penance, First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism, OCIA, Lent).
• Organize up to four annual retreats with site/material/speaker recommendations.
• Work with CYO moderators on youth programs including the annual Christmas party.
• Coordinate scheduling, forms, and certificates for baptisms, marriages, confirmations, and OCIA.

Skills

EME certification

Volunteer coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Position Title: Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education

The Religious Ministries Directorate (RMD) at the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command /Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278

Job Type: Part-time

The Catholic Religious Education and Liturgical Ministries Coordinator (CTR) will support the Catholic Chaplain by coordinating liturgical ministries, planning worship services, and managing religious education programs. Responsibilities include training and scheduling volunteers, preparing bulletins, organizing sacramental classes, and supporting seasonal chapel events. Strong organizational and communication skills, along with knowledge of Catholic practices, are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule all Catholic Masses, holy day services, devotionals, and special events
• Train, coordinate, and schedule volunteer lectors, extraordinary ministers, presiders, musicians, altar servers, and ushers
• Collaborate with Art & Environment ministers for seasonal chapel setup, including ordering fresh altar flowers funded by the Religious Offering Fund (per SECNAVINST 7010.6C)
• Develop and maintain the liturgical master calendar
• Prepare weekly Mass bulletins and pulpit announcements
• Serve as Catholic sub-account custodian for the Religious Offering Fund (as directed), preparing weekly donor cover letters
• Coordinate and attend monthly Chapel Council meetings and report on activities
• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer teachers and aides for all age-level Faith Formation (Pre-K through Adult), using Armed Forces Catholic Curriculum
• Plan and implement summer orientation for catechists
• Design and conduct sacramental classes (First Penance, First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism, OCIA, Lenten sessions), including parent education
• Organize up to four annual retreats, recommending sites, materials, and speakers (RMD and priest approval required)
• Work with CYO moderator(s) on youth programs, including the annual Christmas party
• Coordinate scheduling, forms, and certificates for baptisms, marriages, confirmation, First Communion, and OCIA

Requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain certification as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (EME)
• Proven experience coordinating and training volunteers across Catholic liturgical ministries, catechetical programs, and community outreach initiatives
• Excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of volunteers and coordinating complex event schedules
• Typing skills at a minimum of 40 words per minute, with strong familiarity in MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general office software environments