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.

Child and Family Ministry Coordinator

Archdiocese of Chicago

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Child and Family Ministry Coordinator to implement, develop, and support initiatives that engage children and families 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.

Director of Family Faith Formation

St. William, Naples, FL

St. William Catholic Church in Naples, Fl is looking for a full-time Director of Family Faith Formation (DRE).  Responsibilities include leading the following ministries:  Elementary Family Faith Formation, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sacramental Preparation for First Communion and for Confirmation (for all ages 7-20), Summer Vacation Bible School, and other family ministries.  The position includes working with other staff members and parish ministry leaders.  A Masters Degree in Theology is required.  

For more details or to apply, please visit the Diocese of Venice jobs site here:  https://myjobs.adp.com/dioceseofvenicecareers/cx/job-details?reqId=5001083190100

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, Our Lady of Fatima Archdiocesan Retreat House

Archdiocese of Indianapolis, IN

The Secretariat for Evangelizing Catechesis, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, seeks a leader to direct retreat and renewal ministry at Fatima Retreat House.  This director oversees all aspects of activity at the retreat center as well as serving as a liaison between Fatima and the Archdiocese.  Familiarity with Catholic retreat/renewal experiences is required, as is at least 5 years of related experience.  The equivalent of an undergraduate major in Catholic theology or a related field is preferred. 

Cover letter, resume and references may be sent in confidence to the Executive Director of the Secretariat at [email protected].

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.