Religious Education & Family Ministry Coordinator (Part-Time)

Old St. Pat's; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago’s West Loop is seeking a compassionate Parish Ministry member to support Family Ministry.

The role focuses on coordinating Religious Education for grades K–8, sacramental preparation, and volunteer catechist support, while maintaining enrollment and event logistics.

This part-time position offers hands-on ministry behind the scenes, with collaboration across church staff and alignment with Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in parish religious education or catechetical ministry.
• Strong organizational and administrative ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Compliance with Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements.

Responsabilités

• Maintain the Sunday morning Religious Education class schedule (9:30–11:30 AM, twice a month).
• Take notes at the Family Advisory Board Meeting, once a month – sometimes in person, sometimes on Zoom.
• Five Saturdays throughout the year – Setup for first day of Religious Education; Setup for First Communion Retreat; Reconciliation Ceremony; Confirmation Ceremony; First Communion Ceremony.
• Oversee and coordinate the parish Religious Education program for Grades K–8.
• Organize sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer catechists.
• Provide clear expectations and regular communication to catechists.
• Ensure Safe Environment compliance for all volunteers.
• Conduct periodic catechist meetings for planning and support
• Communicate regularly with Board members, Religious Education teachers, and families regarding schedules, sacramental timelines, and program expectations.
• Collaborate with the Frances Xavier Warder School regarding sacramental preparation.
• Being the conduit between the Communication Department and our family groups for information regarding Family Ministry activities, promotions, and programing to be used in the bulletin, online, and in pulpit announcements.
• Utilize the LEAD app and other digital tools for communication, facility set ups and recordkeeping.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Administrative ability

Independent work

Time management

Collaborative leadership

Safe Environment compliance

Outils

LEAD app

Description du poste

Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago’s West Loop is seeking a compassionate Parish Ministry member to support Family Ministry.

The role focuses on coordinating Religious Education for grades K–8, sacramental preparation, and volunteer catechist support, while maintaining enrollment and event logistics.

This part-time position offers hands-on ministry behind the scenes, with collaboration across church staff and alignment with Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements.