Catholic Director of Religious Education
Pubblicato il 31-07-2026 - Mack Global in Catania
Catholic Director of Religious Education - $20.00 Per Hour (working 12 hours per week)– Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy
The Role
Do you have the knowledge and experience to guide children, young people and adults in their Catholic faith journey? Are you organized, supportive and confident coordinating volunteers while helping deliver a welcoming Religious Education programme?
If you're looking for a rewarding tempo parziale opportunity where your work has a genuine impact on a military community, this could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for a Catholic Director of Religious Education to support the Active-Duty Roman Catholic Priest in delivering a well-organized and engaging Catholic Religious Education programme at Naval Air Station Sigonella.
As the Catholic Director of Religious Education, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Catholic Religious Education Programme, helping children and adults grow in their faith through engaging learning opportunities and sacramental preparation.
You’ll work closely with the Chapel team, support dedicated volunteers and help create a positive, welcoming environment for service members and their families.
If you’re ready to become our next Catholic Director of Religious Education and help support the faith journey of a vibrant military community in Sicily.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the Catholic Religious Education Programme from Pre-K through to adult education.
- Support sacramental preparation, including First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
- Recruit, train and support volunteer catechists and assistants.
- Help organise activities, annual events and seasonal programmes.
- Maintain programme records, reports and ministry metrics.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and work closely with the Active-Duty Roman Catholic Priest.
- Monitor teaching materials, supplies and facilities.
- Ensure volunteers meet safeguarding and Safe Environment requirements.
- Provide flexible support for ministry activities as operational needs require.
The Benefits
- $20.00 per hour.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive military community.
- Government-provided office space, computer workstation and necessary supplies.
- A varied role combining programme management, ministry support and community engagement.
The Person
To be successful as our Catholic Director of Religious Education, you will have:
- Legal authorisation to reside in Italy and work for U.S. Forces in Italy.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Good computer and word-processing skills.
- An AMS Catechist Certificate, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or at least four years' experience in religious education or ministry.
- Sound knowledge of Roman Catholic doctrine, catechetical methods and Catholic educational resources.
- The ability to successfully complete the required safeguarding and background checks.
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