St. Giles, Oak Park
St. Isidore, Bloomingdale
St. James, Glen Ellyn
St. Patrick, Wadsworth
Queen of Martyrs, Evergreen Park & 
St. Cajetan, Chicago
St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church Chicago

Openings listed immediately below.

St. Clement, Chicago
St. Damian, Oak Forest
St. Edmund, Oak Park
St. James, Arlington Heights
McKinley Park Catholic Community, Chicago
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glenview
St. Pius V, Chicago
Sacred Heart, Winnetka

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Full Time Youth Minister

St. Giles Parish in Oak Park seeks a full-time Youth Minister to coordinate a well-supported program for high school youth in our active parish community.  Candidates should have strong communication and leadership skills, a love for ministering to and with teens and parents, and be a practicing, faith-filled Catholic.  In the spirit of comprehensive Youth Ministry and Renewing the Vision, responsibilities include coordinating summer service trips, retreats, Peer Ministry leadership team, and providing various social, justice and service, and prayer opportunities.  Coordinator of Youth Ministry is a member of the parish Pastoral Staff and candidates should have a background in Theology, Religious Studies, or Pastoral/Youth Ministry.  Experience preferred.  Starting date of June 1^st.  Salary commensurate with experience and Archdiocesan scale.

Interested candidates should send resumes to:

Youth Ministry Search Committee
1025 Columbian Ave.
Oak Park, IL.  60302
Attn:  Parish Business Manager  

Queen of Martyrs and St. Cajetan Parishes

General Responsibility:

The Coordinator of Youth Ministry provides vision and coordinates the efforts of Queen of Martyrs and St. Cajetan parishes to provide youth ministry and faith formation to junior high and high school students.  The Coordinator will report to the pastors of the respective parishes or their delegate.

Primary Goal:

Develop or build upon the Youth Program at the respective parishes.   Develop the personal and spiritual lives of the youth in the context of a faith community.  To provide a safe and healthy environment for junior high and high school teens to explore their faith, develop their relationship with Christ, and live as disciples.

Responsibilities:

 Parish Staff Member

 Administration

 Qualifications:

The Parish Community at St. Patrick Church in Wadsworth would like to hire a Parish Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Duties include direct ministry to teens and coordinating active adult volunteers in Sunday evening Life Teen and EDGE Middle School Programs. Additional Youth Ministry opportunities include 6 PM Sunday Mass, other special liturgies, on-going service projects, Summer Mission Trips, and participation in Vicariate, Archdiocesan, and national events.

Contact Fr. Pat Cecil
847-244-4161
pcecil@stpatrickwadsworth.org.

Two Positions - Coordinator of Middle School Ministry and Coordinator of High School Ministry

St. James the Apostle
Glen Ellyn, IL

At St. James the Apostle, a vibrant school and church community in Chicago’s western suburbs, we’re excited about our growing Youth Ministry program!  In a move to provide more individualized programming for our teens, we are looking for TWO full-time youth ministry staff – a Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry, and a Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry.  The people we’re looking for have a passion for Christ and the Catholic faith tradition, possess spiritual and emotional maturity, and the ability to see the big picture while paying attention to the small details.  The coordinators will inherit a program with 2 teen Masses per month along with after-Mass programming, as well as some already-developed weekend, mission, service, and related events.

Both coordinators will have a role in recruiting, training, and sustaining core groups of youth and adults.  We’re looking for practicing Catholics who have the following in their backgrounds:

Mostly, we’re looking for people who have the ability to sustain programs that will help our kids see Christ in the middle of their hectic, often messy lives.  If this sounds appealing, we’d love to hear from you.  Email your resumé or inquiries to stjlife@comcast.net.

Coordinator of faith formation for grades 7-12 including junior high catechesis, 9^th grade Confirmation preparation, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Ministry, and Grade 10-12 catechesis. This requires the training and mentoring of a team of lay adult leaders (volunteers) to coordinate these efforts.

St. Isidore is a suburban (Chicago) parish in the Diocese of Joliet with over 6000 registered families. Jr. high catechesis as well as 9^th grade Confirmation preparation is done primarily in homes of parishioners. The position will also involve contact on a regular basis with the junior high students in our day school as a resource to help them experience spiritual growth through extra-curricular events and to direct them into high school youth ministry. The current high school youth ministry offerings involve 30-50 teens on a regular basis. The top priority objective for St. Isidore parish in our recent long-range strategic planning process is the growth of youth ministry to involve at least 300 core high school members by 2010.

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Asssistant Coordinator of Youth Ministry
(Part-Time, no benefits)

General Description:
St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church, a parish located in the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown, is seeking an Assistant Coordinator of Youth Ministry (ACYM) to help provide vision and coordination for the parish’s efforts in ministry to young people – ranging from pre-school through high school.

 General Responsibilities
The Assistant Coordinator of Youth Ministry (ACYM) helps provide vision and coordination for the parish of St. Therese’s ministry to young people. This includes work in the elementary school and the church regarding youth activities.

 This is a part-time time, year round position. The pay rate is $20/hour for up to 25 hours per week. There will be a 3-month probationary period, at which time, there will be a review with the pastor.

 Desirable Characteristics:
St. Therese Parish seeks energetic talented and creative individual who has good communication skills, loves to work with children and is a good team player.

 The ACYM will be assisting the Youth Minister to:

 The ACYM will:

Position begins in July 2008. Benefits are in accord with the Archdiocesan pay scale. Interested candidates should submit a resumé by May 31^st 2008. to:

Sacred Heart Parish in Winnetka, IL is seeking a faith-filled, practicing Catholic to oversee the faith formation of the children of our parish.  Responsibilities include:  developing and administering curriculum for pre-k through 8^th grade, recruiting and training catechists, aides, and retreat leaders, facilitating sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation, and organizing and planning enrichment opportunities.  Teamwork is essential.   For more information call Holly Bertolani: 847-446-0856 or e-mail at sh@shparish.com

 Sacred Heart’s 1200 families are actively involved in the various, diverse ministries offered.  It is an exciting time to be a part of this young, vibrant community.  Our vision is that the Director of Religious Education (DRE) will be forming our future Catholic/Christian leaders.

 The mission of the DRE is to work closely with the pastor, catechists, school principal, and members of the parish to ensure the various programs offered meet the educational and spiritual needs of the community in an effective, professional and Christian manner.  A Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) will be hired to provide support to the DRE and the new DRE will be involved in that selection process.

The ideal DRE candidate will possess the skills, experience, enthusiasm and educational background which will enable him/her to directly assume the major responsibility for the parish youth education program as designated and recognized by the pastor.

 Education and Experience

An M.A. in Theology, Scripture, Liturgical Studies, Religious Education or a similar area of study and experience in the administration of religious education are necessary.

 Skills

Interested candidates should send resumés to:

 DRE Search Committee
Sacred Heart Parish
1077 Tower Rd.
Winnetka, IL.  60093  

St. Damian Church
5300 W. 155th Street
Oak Forest, IL 60452
708-687-1370

Contact:
Fr. Mike Meany/DRE Search Committee
c/o stdamian@hotmail.com

Full-Time Director of Religious Education

St. James Parish in Arlington Heights, Il  is seeking a faith-filled Director Of Religious Education with creativity and flexibility willing to help lead our 3,600 families in formation and education as we move into a new physical space.

Primary job responsibilities include administering the parish religious education program of 700 children, recruiting and training Catechists and volunteers, adult education, and directing the First Communion and Reconciliation program. The applicant should have a Master’s degree in a related field. Experience preferred.

Send resumé to:
Father James Hearne
c/o Search Committee
820 Arlington Hts Rd.
Arlington Heights, Il 60004 or  frjim@stjamesah.org

Applications will be accepted until April 30th. Starting date: July 1, 2008.

Associate Director of Children and Family Catechesis

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Glenview, Illinois 

Description:  OLPH parish is a large, active suburban parish of approximately 4000 families located in Glenview, IL outside of Chicago.  The parish is seeking to hire a full time Associate Director of Children and Family Catechesis with responsibility for the religious education efforts to its children and families with a focus on family participation in their child’s education.

 The Associate Director of Children and Family Catechesis

 Administers Religious Education Program:

Coordinates Parent Involvement:

 Qualifications:

St. Edmund Parish

Part-time Director of Religious Education

St. Edmund Parish is a small but diverse community in the heart of Oak Park, IL. Not your typical suburb, Oak Park has an urban feel to it, with Chicago being its east border.

We are seeking a certified part-time Director of Religious Education who can work closely with the pastor in ministering to the needs of this vibrant parish community. Applicants should be certified with the Archdiocese of Chicago Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry and have a Master’s Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or Education. Some previous pastoral experience is also necessary. Archdiocesan salary guidelines are followed.

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McKinley Park Catholic Community DRE Position

The McKinley Park Catholic Community in Chicago is seeking a Catholic, faith-oriented Director of Religious Education (DRE) to oversee the faith formation of the children and their families in our community. Responsibilities include developing and administering a curriculum for children in 1st – 8th grades and their parents; recruiting and training catechists and volunteers; directing sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation; as well as planning and organizing faith-enriching programs for the children, their parents and families.

 The DRE will work closely with the pastoral staff, catechists, youth ministers, and members of the parish to meet the educational and spiritual needs of the children and their families in an effective Christian manner.  Teamwork is essential, especially with regard to our highly-respected, existing catechists and youth ministers.

 Qualifications:

 Contact:  Send cover letter, resumé and references to:

       Fr. Tom Smithson, SSS
       SS Peter and Paul Parish
       3745 S. Paulina Street
       Chicago, IL  60609-2047

Director of Children and Family Catechesis

St. Clement Parish,
Chicago, Illinois

The Director of Children and Family Catechesis is a full time staff position with responsibility for the formation of children and their families.  This role includes directing the Parish’s Sunday morning catechesis program, while focusing on family participation in the child’s education as part of adult enrichment.  The Director also works closely with the parish’s school faculty and staff as a resource for curriculum and liturgies and in coordinating the unified sacramental preparation programs.  The Director is responsible for Children’s Liturgy of the Word and for the ongoing development of a youth ministry program.  The Director also coordinates the work of the Ministers of Care and the small group faith sharing program.  Other responsibilities that present themselves as a parochial need and as being a member of the parish staff can be expected. 

 St. Clement is a vibrant urban parish.  While being over 100 years old, it would have to be described as a ‘young’ parish.  St. Clement is known for ministry to a wide variety of populations, the fastest growing being young families. 

 A Masters Degree in Religious Education or Theology and a desire to work in a collaborative style is essential.

 Job description is available on request.

 Interested parties may contact 
Rev. Kenneth Simpson, Pastor (kcsimpson@stclementchurch.org)

Assistant Coordinator for Religious Education

St. Pius V Parish Chicago is seeking an assistant of religious education in large inner city, predominantly Latino parish, to assist in the catechetical work of the religious education program.

Requirements: Bilingual and preferably bicultural and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Software. Active, organized, and with initiative. Facility for team work.

Preferred: catechetical preparation and experience as catechist.

Job available immediately. 

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Send resumé and references to:

Fr. Brendan Curran, O.P., pastor, St. Pius V parish
1919 S. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Tel. (312) 226-6161 X 33
Fax (312) 226-6119,
email: bcurran@stpiusvparish.org