Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Diocese of Green Bay, WI

The Youth and Young Adult Director provides leadership and support for parishes to build a culture of evangelization – especially with youth and young adults. This position will be responsible for the formation of leaders serving in parish youth and young adult ministry as all parishes strive to accompany young people along their journey of faith. This position will also be a resource to the Curia and to parishes on the ongoing development of resources, effective models, and best practices for the evangelization of young people across our diocese. In close collaboration with the Youth Evangelization Coordinator, this position will work to identify the challenges facing young people today and implementing evangelization strategies that work to bring young people into relationship with Jesus and His Church.

“Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and work in accordance with Catholic Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church.”

For the full job description, list of qualifications, and application instructions, please visit the Diocese of Green Bay careers page: https://www.gbdioc.org/careers/

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Director of Hispanic Ministry

Diocese of Green Bay, WI

The Diocese of Green Bay currently has a full-time opening for a Director of Hispanic Ministry. If you have a passion for Hispanic Ministry and would like to work in a faith-filled environment, we would love to hear from you! 

The Hispanic Director is responsible for implementing a discipleship-oriented vision and pastoral plan for Hispanic Ministry within diocesan offices, parishes, schools, and communities. The Hispanic Director is also responsible for providing leadership, direction, and coordination of the Hispanic Ministry Formation Program. Incorporates the priorities identified in the “Final Report on the Diocesan Encuentro” and aligns the implementation of the Encuentro process with diocesan and parish leadership. This position works to adapt materials, training, and formation seminars to ensure effective enculturation for Hispanic audiences. Provides consultation on how to improve engagement and impact with Hispanic families. Works collaboratively to assess cultural and familial needs and identify and implement best practices to ensure Hispanic people are effectively served in full alignment with the vision and mission of the Diocese of Green Bay. Evaluates, establishes partnerships, and provides consultation to existing Hispanic diocesan recognized Catholic apostolates operating in the Diocese of Green Bay including the Hispanic Charismatic Movement.

For the full job description, list of qualifications, and application instructions, please visit the Diocese of Green Bay careers page: https://www.gbdioc.org/careers/

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Mission Formation Minister, Multiple Positions & Locations

Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers 

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers is a Catholic missionary organization committed to making God’s love visible in the world through accompaniment, solidarity, and witness to the Gospel. Rooted in over a century of cross-cultural mission, Maryknoll fosters a deep commitment to justice, peace, and global solidarity.

The Mission Formation Ministry (MFM) equips U.S. Catholics to live as missionary disciples through faith formation, mission education, immersion experiences, and pastoral outreach. We accompany individuals and communities— including young adults, Hispanic/Latino leaders, especially catechists, teachers, and parish leaders—in responding to the Gospel call to transformative mission.

Maryknoll is seeking collaborative and mission-oriented Mission Formation Ministers.

To view the complete job announcements, Click Here for the Google Doc.

To learn more and express your interest, please contact: [email protected]
Contact: Matt Dulka, Associate Director, Mission Formation Ministry

Program and Marketing Coordinator

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, Indianapolis, IN

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven individual to serve as our Program and Marketing Coordinator. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about faith-based ministry, enjoys event planning, and has a talent for communication and outreach.

As part of a welcoming and collaborative team, you’ll help bring to life retreats and programs that foster spiritual renewal and community connection. You’ll also lead marketing efforts to share the mission of Fatima with the broader community.

For the full job description, list of qualifications, and application instructions, please visit the Archdiocese of Indianapolis career site: https://www.archindy.org/hr/jobs/2025-07-Coordinator.html 

Director of Faith Formation

Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Augustine, FL

Our Lady of Good Counsel is a growing parish with many young families situated in the World Golf Village area of St. Augustine. This family centered population needs a Faith Formation Director who is comfortable and adept at engaging parents in the formation of their children and we can provide families with a variety of faith experiences.

Specifically, the director oversees the parish catechetical program in the name of the pastor and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation for spirituality, Christian living, service, and evangelization. As with any growing parish, there are space issues which require the leader to be flexible and to be able to manage many volunteers.

This is a full-time position with standard diocesan benefits. The parish is looking for someone with an M.A. in theology or religious education. A bachelor’s or lay ecclesial ministry certification with years of experience will be considered.

Link to full job description and application: https://dosafl.com/human-resoures/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78859f97ae190a0198097810335812&gns=Internal%20Applicant

Coordinator of Lay Formation Programming

Diocese of St. Augustine Office of Christian Formation, Jacksonville, FL

The Office of Christian Formation is seeking a Coordinator of Lay Formation Programming.

A primary part of this position is to provide the day-to-day leadership for the administrative areas of the Diocesan Ministry Formation Program (MFP). Now in its 34th year, the MFP is modeled on the outlines for lay formation found in Co-Workers in the Vineyard and Called and Gifted. While this is the primary role, the coordinator will also be responsible for the other administrative areas of the office, including catechist certification tracking and the organization and execution of other adult faith formation opportunities.

The office is fast paced and needs someone who can work independently, accurately, and provide leadership in these areas. In addition to the coordination of programming, occasionally the coordinator is called upon to teach.

Link to full job description and application: https://dosafl.com/human-resoures/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78839f97ae192e0197bd8c577915eb&gns=Internal%20Applicant

Multiple Parish Positions

Archdiocese of Boston

The following is a list of open opportunities to work in catechetical ministry in Massachusetts. Click each name to learn more and apply: 

Click Here to browse additional roles at bostoncatholic.org.

Director of Religious Education

St. Mary Magdalene, Charleston, SC

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church-a thriving and joy-filled parish of over 5,000 families in the beautiful Upstate of South Carolina-is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Religious Education to lead our RE department and oversee the team that coordinates our religious education and sacramental preparation programs. This full-time position provides direct oversight and support to both our Elementary Religious Education Coordinator and Middle School/Confirmation Coordinator, guiding a passionate team toward deeper discipleship and stronger family engagement.

The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with a heart for evangelization, a strong catechetical background, and experience managing volunteers and curriculum. You'll collaborate closely with clergy, staff, and parents to create a vibrant formation ministry that fosters authentic encounters with Jesus Christ and equips families to live out their faith in daily life.

Interested candidates should download the full description (PDF) and contact Mike Sylvester, Pastoral Associate, with questions or to apply: [email protected]

Director of Faith Formation & Evangelization

St. Ann, Gulf Breeze, FL

Are you passionate about leading others to Christ and building vibrant, welcoming communities of faith? St. Ann Catholic Parish is looking for an enthusiastic and mission-driven leader to guide our parish in faith formation, evangelization, and outreach. If you have a heart for ministry, love empowering others, and have a desire for energizing parish life—from youth to adults—we want you on our team!

Come help shape the future of faith, inspire discipleship, and bring the Gospel to life in new and creative ways.

Please find the list of requirements in the job description PDF. Send your resume and a cover letter to Chris Michael, Parish Administrator, [email protected]

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Diocese of San Bernardino, CA

Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Victorville, CA, is seeking a part-time Youth Ministry Coordinator.

The Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible for developing a vibrant and dynamic Youth Ministry, which is a fundamental pillar of our Catholic Faith of evangelization that strives to reach out to all Middle School and High School youth in our Church. Reach out to all youth in the community, provide for formal catechesis, and invite and enable youth serve others.

Please find the list of requirements in the job description PDF. Interested candidates can reach out to Noemi Grace at [email protected].

Senior Administrative Assistant

Archdiocese of Chicago

The Senior Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact for the office of the Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate II.

This role’s focus is to provide multi-faceted administrative support and assistance to ensure the effective operation of the Vicar’s office and support of the Vicar’s ministry. Assistant handles a wide range of clerical, administrative and support tasks and independently initiates and implements processes to manage projects, information, and people.

Click Here to view the full description/qualifications/benefits and apply on the Archdiocese of Chicago career site.

Director of Office of Faith Formation

Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL

The Director of the Office of Faith Formation is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and administration of comprehensive faith formation programs within the diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, in service to all the People of God, especially in parishes and catholic schools. This role fosters lifelong discipleship and spiritual growth by overseeing catechetical initiatives for children, youth, adults, and families, ensuring all programs are faithful to Catholic
teaching and aligned with the mission of the Church.

The Director brings to the work a strong theological background, pastoral sensitivity, and a passion for cultivating vibrant faith communities. The Director also collaborates closely with clergy, parish and school staff, and diocesan leadership to implement effective evangelization and faith formation strategies, train and support catechetical leaders and catechists, and create engaging opportunities for learning and formation.

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Susanne at [email protected].

Director of Lifelong Faith Formation

Old St. Mary's Catholic Parish and School, Chicago, IL

This full-time position serves a dynamic and diverse parish community in Chicago’s South Loop and includes leadership of key areas such as sacramental preparation, family catechesis, OCIA, and adult faith formation. We’re looking for a pastoral, collaborative leader who is grounded in Catholic tradition and passionate about forming disciples across all ages and stages of life...

At Old St. Mary's Catholic Church, faith formation is a shared responsibility — one that grows from deep relationships among parishioners, school families, staff, and pastoral leaders. The Director of Lifelong Faith Formation (DLFF) plays a vital role in this mission, collaborating closely with the pastor, parish staff, school faculty, and a dedicated team of volunteers to nurture a dynamic and inclusive faith formation ministry across our parish and school.

Rooted in our engagement with synodality, the charism of the Paulist Fathers, and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s commitment to renewal, the DLFF helps foster a spirit of co-responsibility, recognizing that our growth as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ is a communal effort. By listening attentively to the diverse needs of the Old St. Mary's community, the DLFF works alongside parents and caregivers, equips families as the domestic church, and engages catechists and parishioners in shaping faith formation experiences that are both meaningful and accessible. Many of these programs are delegated to qualified volunteers, whom the DLFF supports and empowers in turn on their continuing journey as missionary disciples.

Director of Youth Ministry

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, New Berlin, WI

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish is seeking a passionate and organized Director of Youth Ministry to lead, develop, and expand ministry for middle school, high school, confirmation candidates, and young adults. This role is central to fostering a dynamic environment rooted in Catholic teaching, where youth grow in discipleship, leadership, prayer, and community. The Director oversees all formation sessions, events, retreats, communication, volunteer leadership, and faith-based outreach efforts for grades 6–12 and young adults aged 18–29. The Director would operate within a dynamic, collaborative and supportive Disciple Formation environment in a welcoming, thriving parish.

Diocesan Coordinator of Marriage & Family Life

Diocese of Venice, FL

The mission of the Diocesan Coordinator of Marriage & Family Life is to facilitate outreach, invitation, and immersion of the family through marriage preparation, accompaniment, and support throughout the Diocese. The Coordinator will assist in spreading this vision by serving those in ministry within Parishes to Parishioners as well as working directly with couples preparing for marriage, seeking convalidation, and providing resources in all matters regarding family life.

The Coordinator's primary role is to work with those in Parishes who prepare couples for Marriage, serve the families of the Parishes, and assist all who serve in all areas of family life, from conception to death including bereavement support. Through these efforts, the Coordinator will effectively build up the ministries within the Parish and provide opportunities to unite them on the Diocesan level.

Click here to view the full list of job responsibilities, initial projects, and requirements.
Apply through the Diocese of Venice careers website.

Catechetical Coordinator

St. Clare of Assisi, Surprise, AZ

St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Surprise, AZ, is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and education. The parish is dedicated to evangelization and in forming Intentional Disciples to share the Gospel. We are seeking an enthusiastic and organized Catechetical Coordinator to join our team and help guide our Children’s Family Faith Formation program. This is a full-time role, reporting to the Director of Evangelization.

The Catechetical Coordinator will manage the implementation of catechetical programs for children ages K through Grade 5; and middle school or high school students who are out of sequence for receiving the Sacraments. This role requires collaboration with the Director of Evangelization, parish staff, volunteers, and families to ensure effective faith formation and compliance within diocesan guidelines. This role is full time and will require an individual to be onsite during the Wednesday evening sessions (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm) and periodically supporting weekend catechetical activities and recruitment of volunteers.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to the attention of Nanci Lukasik-Smith, Director of Evangelization; nsmith@stcpaz.org

Coordinator of Youth Ministry Support

Archdiocese of Chicago

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Coordinator of Youth Ministry Support to implement, develop, and support initiatives that engage youth in meaningful and transformative faith formation at the national, diocesan, regional, and vicariate levels in alignment with the goals and priorities of the Office of Lifelong Formation, Department of Parish Vitality and Mission, and Renew My Church initiative.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. This position has an annualized salary range of $53,446 - $65,472.

Click Here to view the full description/qualifications and apply on the Archdiocese of Chicago career site.

Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation

St. Charles Borromeo, Montgomery Township, NJ

The Catholic Community of St. Charles Borromeo, in the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ, is currently seeking a Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation.

The GIFT program (Growing In Faith Together) provides faith formation, catechetical instruction and sacramental preparation for children and families. The Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation coordinates the preparation and instruction for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, and creates and coordinates a dynamic family faith formation for children from first through eighth grade.

The Pastoral Assistant also coordinates programs periodically needed for young people with special needs, as well as those in need of a catechumenal model for the. Sacraments of Initiation.

Additionally, the Pastoral Assistant works together with the Pastoral Team, meeting at least twice a month to assess parish life and to plan and coordinate parish observances, such as Lent and Advent.

Learn more about the community at borromeo.org and view application instruction in the PDF download.

Director of Religious Education

St. Gerard Majella, Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO

St. Gerard Majella Parish, in Kirkwood, MO, seeks to bring the fullness of the Gospel to its members and community, collaborating with the Holy Spirit, to foster faith in Jesus Christ. To that end, the Director of Religious Education (DRE) is responsible for working with the pastor to oversee the religious education and formation programs at St. Gerard Majella Parish and School, as well as to organize and oversee the preparation for and celebration of the Sacraments for the children of the parish.

The DRE will develop and implement a curriculum in the school that aligns with Catholic teaching, and will work to equip teachers to implement that curriculum. Likewise, the DRE will work with the pastor to oversee the Parish School of Religion (PSR) program to provide meaningful religious education for children within the parish. The Director will develop and implement a curriculum in the PSR program that aligns with Catholic teaching, and will recruit and train volunteer catechists to help implement that curriculum.

Learn more about the community at sgmparish.org and view application instruction in the PDF download.

Director, City on a Hill - Young Adult Apostolate

Kansas City, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, IN

Do you have a strong Catholic faith and desire to build a community that invites others to strengthen their relationship with God and others?  City on a Hill Kansas City serves the local young adult community by offering experiences of authentic relationships through unique encounters with Christ and others to better understand personal identity, purpose and mission in living as a witness of hope, goodness, beauty and truth in the world. 

This Full-time job in the Kansas City Metro area leads the City on a Hill Staff and Supports the Core Team according to the strategic direction of the Board. Salary is $70,000-$85,000 /year.

Interested candidates can submit questions and resumes to [email protected]. **See the download for full details and additional application instructions. Visit https://www.kansascityonahill.org/ for more information about the community.

Director of Youth Evangelization & Formation

St. Boniface, Waukee, IA

St. Boniface Catholic Church is seeking a gifted and experienced ministry leader. The role, as currently defined, focuses on discerning and implementing an engaging evangelistic and discipleship-oriented faith formation program from early childhood through high school. 
 
The salary is commensurate with the role for which the catechetical leader will be hired.  Excellent benefits are also provided.  Candidates with a ministry-related degree and parish life experience are preferred.
 
St. Boniface is a vibrant and dynamic parish that ministers to 2000+ families in the rapidly growing west suburbs of Des Moines, Iowa, which offers an excellent quality of life. The parish embraces the mission of the Church to evangelize, guided by a pastor who is committed to fostering pastoral renewal. At St. Boniface, there is excitement about the grace being poured down by the Holy Spirit. If you could be the next great addition to our pastoral team, we want to hear from you!

To request a full job description or if you have any questions, please contact George McNulty, Parish Manager, at [email protected].

National Development Director

Archdiocese of Chicago, IL

The full time role of National Development Director will: Lead the planning, organization and execution of fundraising strategies and stewardship and development initiatives to support the implementation and expansion of Pastoral Migratoria at the national level in pilot diocesan sites, including donor prospecting and relations, a major gifts program, annual funds/appeals, grants management, and special events. Pastoral Migratoria ® (PM) is an immigrant leadership ministry of service, justice and accompaniment in parish communities. Work under the guidance and support of the National Pastoral Migratoria (NPM) Fundraising Board and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Senior National Coordinator for Immigration, and in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Development and other NPM staff.

Please find the full job description and links to apply at the Archdiocese of Chicago job site:

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/CAT1022CABP/JobBoard/209cd13b-e882-4692-b7e6-c14fb3c9f798/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=2af893d5-8774-41a0-8e9c-0afae0c99dbc

Director of Family Faith Formation

Corpus Christi Parish Community, Chatham, NJ

Corpus Christi, a vibrant and growing parish located in Chatham Township, within the Diocese of Paterson, is looking for a Director of Family Faith Formation. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment in which you will be a valued member of our team.  Anticipated start date is early June.

The Director of Family Faith Formation administers the parish catechetical program and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation of catechetical ministry supporting both our Parish Vision and Mission.  This is a year-round position.