Old St. Patrick’s Church is a vibrant Catholic community of more than 8500 active members, committed to answering God’s call through radical inclusivity, beautiful worship, and transformative kinship. Old St. Pat’s is located in Chicago’s West Loop, a neighborhood with one of the nation’s highest concentrations of adults under 40. The Director of Young Adult Ministry is a creative, committed Catholic who will accompany adults under 40 in deepening lives of faith, engaging these members in building community and assuming co-responsibility for the life, mission, and vision of Old St. Patrick’s. This is a full-time, in-person position (salaried, benefits eligible), reporting to the Director of Ministry.

Journey, Southside Parish Renewal
Youth Minister/Youth Group Leader

Job Title: Youth Minister/Youth Group Leader (Part-Time)
Compensation: $45/hour, up to 60 hours per month to start
Location: Beverly/Morgan Park area of Chicago
Schedule: Flexible hours that include a mix of evenings, weekends, and weekdays
Reports to: Executive Director

Position Overview:
Journey is a youth ministry initiative of Southside Parish Renewal that fosters the spiritual and emotional growth of teens from parishes across Chicago’s southwest side. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, Journey accompanies young people on a spiritual path that nurtures self-development, active community engagement, and a lived relationship with God. Through innovative programming, Journey empowers youth to embrace life with courage, purpose, and hope.

We are seeking a creative and relational Youth Minister/Youth Group Leader to help build and implement a multi-parish program that responds to the needs of young people. This ministry emphasizes service experiences, contemplative practices, and spiritual development while integrating Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels. The Youth Minister/Youth Group Lead will help young people encounter God through diverse entry points that include social activities, service experiences, contemplative practices, field experiences, mission trips, retreats, small group discussions, and other meaningful activities relevant to today’s youth.

This is a part-time role (up to 60 hours per month to start), depending on programming success, organizational needs, and funding.

Key Responsibilities:
• Co-design and lead youth group activities that include service, contemplative practices, spiritual development, social events, and retreats.
• Create inclusive spaces that welcome teens from varied levels of religious practice.
• Facilitate spiritual development by leading reflection and shared faith experiences, while guiding teens to discover their purpose and deepen their connection with God.
• Integrate Catholic Social Teaching into programming in ways that are engaging, practical, and relevant to young people.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with youth and their families.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, parish staff, volunteers, and community partners to develop innovative programming.
• Encourage intergenerational connections through parish and community involvement.
• Assist with recruitment, communications, training, and support of volunteers.
• Contribute ideas to long-term planning and program innovation.
• Assist with various committee meetings.

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with teens in ministry, education, social work, educational psychology, or related settings.
• Strong understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels.
• Ability to engage youth through diverse activities: service, arts, sciences, sports, and more.
• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility, and a deep understanding of adolescent development.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Able to mentor young leaders, equipping them to take responsibility for aspects of the ministry.
• Must complete CPR certification, VIRTUS training, and all required child safety protocols.

Preferred:
• Completed or in-progress degree or certification in Pastoral Studies, Theology, Religious Education, Youth Ministry or related field.
• Experience in Catholic school education or parish ministry.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Carol Larson, Executive Director at carlarson@archchicago.org

Position Posting: Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization, St. Clement Church,
St. Bernard, OH

We are currently seeking a passionate, Christ-centered, people-focused leader to serve as our Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization at St. Clement Church. We are a bilingual parish (English and Spanish) so bilingual conversational and writing skills are required. An understanding of Latino cultures is also important, with many of our Spanish-speaking parishioners coming from Guatemala and Mexico.

We seek ideally a person working full-time in Faith Formation and Evangelization. However, we are open to hiring a qualified applicant for a part-time position concentrating on Faith Formation.

This key position supports and advances our parish mission by overseeing and coordinating faith formation processes, including sacramental preparation, and guiding evangelization and outreach efforts.

As a Director of Faith Formation you will lead, teach, inspire, and create lasting spiritual impact with children, youth, teens, and adults. You will work closely with parish and diocesan leadership to implement engaging and effective faith formation initiatives for all ages. While our parish elementary school faculty instruct the students in the faith, the Director of Faith Formation coordinates the efforts where the school and parish come together, for example in the celebration of First Communion and Confirmation, and in the weekly celebration of the School Mass. Some assistance with Children’s Faith Formation at St. Francis Seraph, the other parish in our Franciscan Family of Parishes, may be needed.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep love for the Catholic faith, strong leadership skills, and a desire to empower individuals and families to build vibrant domestic churches and grow as missionary disciples.

As Director of Evangelization you will work closely with the parish staff in leading and coordinating outreach efforts to former parishioners, as well as to newcomers to the community.

Qualified applicants for this position in our Franciscan Family of Parishes must:
• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing (a registered member of a Catholic parish faith community).
• Believe and profess the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and be able to promote and proclaim them.
• Have familiarity with various models of catechetical formation and evangelization models, as well as familiarity with or desire to learn about religious customs and expressions such as Stations of the Cross, Posadas, and Quinceañeras.
• Have good computer skills, including the ability to use common software applications such as Outlook, manage files and folders, utilize internet browsers, and update social media.
• Have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to multiple locations with self-provided reliable transportation.
• Have Advanced Catechetical Certification or the equivalent in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or make a commitment to complete the certification within 24 months of employment.
• Successfully pass Criminal Background checks and complete Safe Environment requirements for the archdiocese and maintain this clearance.

The position is full-time exempt, but could be a part-time position concentrating on the Faith Formation dimension of the position. The ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends, is necessary to succeed in this position.

If interested, please contact: Fr. William “Jud” Weiksnar, ofm, Parochial Vicar, St. Clement Church, 4536 Vine Street, St. Bernard, OH 45217 856-745-6118 Weiksnar@stclementcincinnati.org