Children's Faith Formation Assistant - Libertyville - Vic.

Position: Children's Faith Formation Assistant - Libertyville - Vic. I
The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency.

The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

eph Catholic Church, our Discipleship Team exists to help people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and live as disciples. The Children's Faith Formation Assistant is a full-time support role, reporting to the Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation. This mission-driven position combines strong organizational skills with a service-oriented approach to ensure the smooth operation of our Children's Faith Formation program. As the ministry continues to grow and adapt to meet the needs of today, the role may evolve-making flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit essential.

General Responsibilities:

This role is rooted in our parish mission of helping people encounter and follow Jesus. The Children's Faith Formation Assistant brings a servant-hearted spirit, collaborates well with others, and has a genuine love for working with families. The ideal candidate is flexible as programming evolves, proactive and dependable in communication, and organized and tech-savvy in keeping ministry operations running smoothly.

● Prepare and support weekly classes, including materials, setup, and basic technology needs.

● Provide on-site assistance during sessions (Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings).

● Assist with planning and logistics for events such as Family Masses, Sacraments, Retreats, and Vacation Bible School.

● Process registrations and maintain accurate records, including sacrament paperwork, attendance, and safe environment compliance.

● Communicate with families and provide follow-up support as needed.

● Assist with volunteer coordination, reminders, communications, and Confirmation service opportunities.

● Collaborate with parish staff and volunteers to ensure smooth ministry operations.

● Adapt to evolving parish needs and other duties as assigned.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an hourly salary range of $25.00 - $35.00. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.