Sacristan For Parish (NE)

Archdiocese of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Athanasius Catholic Church, located in Curtis Bay, seeks candidates for a Sacristan. The Sacristan is responsible for the overall management of the sacristy: including, overseeing preparations for liturgical celebrations, the day-to-day care and maintenance of liturgical vessels, vestments, church furnishings and decorative objects, and the ordering of supplies. This is a part-time position, working 10 weekly hours, including Sundays.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
General knowledge of the Catholic Church; including sacraments.
Knowledge of the parts of Mass or willingness to learn and be an integral part of Mass.
Basic level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
Dependable.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to project a courteous, warm, and welcoming image.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Leads the preparation of liturgical celebrations and ensures part-time and junior sacristans have what is needed for Masses they coordinate.
Maintains good order in the sacristy.
Orders supplies and candles for the church.
Arranges books and binders for weekend Mass.
Trained to operate sound system.
Coordinates with office staff, funeral homes, and bereavement ministry for funeral planning.
Locks church after worshipers have departed.
Coordinates with the maintenance department to resolve maintenance needs, including proper cleaning and care of the building and furnishings.