Faith Formation Coordinator Part Time - St. Josaphat - Chicago - Vic. II

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator to plan and support First Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation for parish youth, and to assist with Vacation Bible School and weekly Mass preparation.

Reporting to the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, you will work with catechists, coordinate sacraments, recruit volunteers, and help engage families in parish programs year-round. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with a heart for Evangelization, committed to Gospel values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Degree or Certificate in Religious Studies, Theology, Pastoral Studies or other related field relevant to position or commensurate experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Excellent organizational and time management competencies, including managing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment and has a “Service Mindset” when working with others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office, agile with technology.
• Available to work evenings and weekends, when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing First Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation liturgies for children/teens; coordinating sacraments, meetings, retreats, and communications.
• Planning and executing Vacation Bible School with volunteers, budgeting, and materials.
• Planning for weekly weekday masses and Sunday family masses, including preparing participating children.
• Planning and leading religious events with students (Advent, Lent, Stations of the Cross, etc.).
• Reaching out to parents to invite them to OCIA or parish offerings.

Skills

Religious education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Volunteer coordination

Google Suite

Education

Religious Studies/Theology degree

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Visit Parish Website. The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards. Reporting to the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, the Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator is responsible for planning and supporting the First Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation for children/teens of the parish, as well as Vacation Bible School. Throughout the year, s/he will support catechists in the school, assist with children’s religious events, and prepare weekly school weekday masses and Sunday family masses. S/he will act in accordance with Archdiocesan policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing First Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation liturgies for children/teens. Includes all administration and coordination of the sacraments, planning and leading parent meetings, planning and leading 2nd and 8th Grade retreats, supporting catechists in the school, and related communication, sacramental records, scheduling and budgeting.
• Planning and executing Vacation Bible School. Includes recruiting and supporting volunteers to lead sessions; event promotion, registration, and budgeting; ordering materials, and leading/overseeing the weeklong session.
• Planning for weekly school weekday masses and Sunday family masses, including preparing the children who will be involved with the mass.
• Planning and leading religious events with the students, including reconciliation during Advent and Lent, Stations of the Cross, burning of the palms, May Crowning, etc. as advised by the pastor and principal.
• Reaching out to students’ parents who are not Catholic, inviting them to consider OCIA or other parish offerings.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic with a heart for Evangelization, committed to Gospel values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Degree or Certificate in Religious Studies, Theology, Pastoral Studies or other related field relevant to position or commensurate experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Excellent organizational and time management competencies, including managing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment and has a “Service Mindset” when working with others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office, agile with technology.
• Available to work evenings and weekends, when necessary.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an annualized salary range of $17.00 - $27.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.