Sacristan For Parish (NE)

Archdiocese of Baltimore • Davidsonville, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD is seeking a Sacristan to manage the sacristy. This role involves overseeing preparations for liturgical celebrations, maintaining liturgical vessels, vestments, church furnishings, and decorative objects, and ordering supplies. This is a 5-day-per-week position, including Sundays.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with The Church.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED