Catholic Priest

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Job Overview:
The Federal Deten�on Center located in SeaTac, Washington is seeking a Catholic Priest to provide
religious services and spiritual leadership for the ins�tu�on's Catholic inmate popula�on.
The Priest will conduct Catholic Mass or Bible Study sessions once a week, maintain records for the
chaplain, and be a resource for the chaplains to facilitate the provision of whatever is needed to provide
for the religious rights and prac�ces of Catholics within the scope of good order, safety, security, and
budgetary constraints.
Job Details:
Posi�on: Catholic Priest
Loca�on: Federal Detention Center, SeaTac 2425 S 200th St, Seattle, WA 98198.
Pay Rate: $80/Session.
Work Schedule:
• One (1) session per week, consisting of two hours of block on Wednesday from 5:45 PM to 7:45
PM with arrival at the facility no later than 5:30 PM.
• A one-hour partial session is authorized.
• Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in performance of work may be
experienced. Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather, electrical or
mechanical problems, or other security matters. When Priest reports to the institution and is
unable to perform services due to such delays, the Priest will be paid for the partial session.
Qualifica�ons:
- Possession of a current endorsement by the appropriate religious endorsing authority prior to
contract awards
- Ordained Catholic Priest in good standing with the Catholic Church
- Demonstrated ability to provide spiritual leadership and conduct religious services for Catholic
inmates.
- Ability to maintain accurate records for the chaplain for the Religious Services Annual Report
- Knowledge of good order, safety, security, and budgetary constraints
- Ability to work with inmates within a correctional setting.
- Ability to pass a security clearance and background check.
Specific Tasks:
- Conduct Catholic Mass or Bible Study sessions once a week for the institution's Catholic inmate
population
- Provide a full range of Catholic educational opportunities and spiritual leadership in religious
services for the inmates
- Maintain records for the chaplain for the Religious Services Annual Report
- Be a resource for the chaplains to facilitate the provision of whatever is needed to provide for the
religious rights and practices of Catholics within the scope of good order, safety, security, and
budgetary constraints.
- Provide current endorsement by the appropriate religious endorsing authority prior to contract
awards.
- Arrive at the facility no later than 5:30 PM to process the Priest through the security entrance area.
- Be aware of security and maintain a professional relationship with inmates at all times.
- Ensure inmates involved within the Contract's scope of work abide by all rules to ensure their safety
and well-being.
- Bring any violation of the institution rules and regulations immediately to the attention of any
Government employee employed at the institution.
- Provide documentation to the Contracting Specialist (COR) or designee of any infractions of
institutional rules and regulations by inmates.
Inmate Management:
- Provision of services will require frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates.
- The Priest shall not be responsible for the management of any inmates, other than to
ensure inmates involved within the Contract's scope of work abide by all rules to ensure
their safety and well-being.
- Any violation of the institution's rules and regulations are to be brought immediately to
the attention of any Government employee employed at the institution.
- The Priest may be required to provide documentation to the Contracting Specialist
(COR), or designee, of any infractions of institutional rules and regulations by inmates.
Recommended topics for use during religious instruction
The catholic priest is provided a list of recommended topics for use in providing services at the institution. The
list is not meant to be restrictive, but rather to provide possible direction as the following topics may prove
beneficial to the inmates being
served. General Topics for Contractors: Roman Catholic
1. Articles of Faith (Nicene and Apostles Creed)
2. Catholic Morality
3. Sacraments
4. Days of Obligation and Sunday Worship
5. Understanding Sacred Scripture
6. Annual Lectionary Readings
7. Christian Living
8. The Place of Devotion in the Life of Catholics
9. Seasons of the Church Year
10. Veneration of Saints
11. Adoration Reserved for God Alone
12. Celebration of the Eucharist (ritual practices)
13. Ecumenism
14. Understanding Sin
15. Reconciliation
16. The Role of the Family in Catholic Life
17. Spirituality
18. The Disciplines of the Church (Fasting, etc..)
19. Sacramental
20. Catholic Social Teachings
21. RCIA
22. Catechism Retreats/Meditation
23. Mary, Mother of God
24. New Testament
25. Salvation History
26. Marian Devotions
27. Advent
28. Lent
29. Church History
30. Vatican History
31. Use of Miss Alette
32. Social Justice
33. What is the role of faith and Community Re-entry?

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