Pastoral Associate - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland
About The Position
The mission of the Catholic Church of Washington is to spread the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. In the faithful pursuit of this mission, our parish is seeking a Pastoral Associate. This role assists pastoral leadership in administering programs and processes in support of the Pastor. The Pastoral Associate assists the Pastor in coordinating the sacramental preparation for the baptismal rite, liturgical ministries, and pastoral administrative support. This position serves as a liaison among parishioners, clergy, volunteers, and ministry leaders on matters related to marriage and baptism preparation, as well as liturgical ministry coordination. The Pastoral Associate helps ensure that parish pastoral processes are organized, welcoming, timely, and pastorally sensitive while supporting the overall mission of the parish.
Requirements
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with knowledge of Catholic teachings, sacramental life, and parish ministry.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally and pastorally with parishioners, volunteers, clergy, and staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Experience coordinating volunteers, schedules, or parish ministries.
- Basic proficiency in office software, email communication, and parish database systems.
- Prior experience in parish ministry, parish administration, or pastoral coordination.
- Familiarity with Catholic sacramental preparation processes and liturgical ministries.
- Experience working with ministry volunteers and parish communications.
- Experience with administrative functions (scheduling, institutional relationships)
- Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook, Google Suite, Ministry Scheduler Pro)
Responsibilities
- Coordinates marriage-preparation processes, including maintaining files, tracking required documentation, scheduling meetings, and communicating with engaged and mentor couples.
- Assists with baptism preparation, scheduling, and communication with families preparing for infant baptism.
- Maintains sacramental records and ensures proper collection and organization of required documentation.
- Coordinates sacramental scheduling and communication with clergy and parish staff.
- Oversees scheduling of liturgical ministers, including lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, sacristans, and other assigned ministries.
- Collaborates with the Pastor and Director of Music Ministry in preparing liturgical ministry schedules for weekends, holy days, and special liturgies.
- Assists with ministry communication, training coordination, and volunteer support.
- Helps ensure liturgical ministry coverage for parish celebrations and sacramental events.
- Serves as a pastoral point of contact for parishioners seeking information related to sacraments and liturgical ministries.
- Assists in maintaining accurate parish records related to assigned ministries and sacramental preparation.
- Coordinates communication related to marriage preparation, baptism preparation, and liturgical ministries.
- Works collaboratively with parish office staff to support parish operations and pastoral care.
- Assists with parish communications and scheduling related to assigned responsibilities.
- Supports the parish's mission, vision, and pastoral priorities.
- Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all parish matters.
- Oversees VIRTUS and Safe Environment measures
- Performs related duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
