Director of Worship & Liturgy

Npm; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville seeks a Director of Worship & Liturgy to lead the liturgical life of the cathedral, ensuring reverent, well-coordinated worship that reflects Catholic teachings and beauty. The role collaborates with the Rector, clergy, and Archdiocese to plan liturgies, sacraments, and hospitality with excellence.

Responsibilities include coordinating liturgical planning, sacramental celebrations, ministry development, worship environment preparation, and volunteer

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing.
• Formal liturgical training or certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy, sacramental theology, and liturgical ministry practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee liturgical planning and coordination for all parish liturgies.
• Develop and maintain the annual liturgical calendar with clergy and leadership.
• Coordinate funeral liturgies, baptisms, and other sacraments with clergy and families.
• Recruit, train, schedule and support liturgical ministers and volunteers.
• Ensure worship environments, decorations, and materials are prepared and accurate.
• Collaborate with parish staff on worship, evangelization, and community engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Theology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Worship & Liturgy serves as the primary leader responsible for the development, coordination, and support of the liturgical life of the Cathedral of the Assumption. This role ensures that parishioners and visitors experience meaningful, reverent, and well-coordinated worship that reflects the teachings, traditions, and beauty of the Catholic Church.

Working in collaboration with the Rector, clergy, Director of Music, parish staff, volunteers, and the Archdiocese of Louisville, the Director of Worship & Liturgy oversees liturgical planning, sacramental celebrations, liturgical ministry development, worship environment preparation, and liturgical hospitality while ensuring that all liturgical celebrations reflect the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Liturgical Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate and oversee all parish liturgies, including weekend Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, seasonal liturgies, and special liturgical celebrations.
• Develop and maintain the annual liturgical calendar in collaboration with clergy and parish leadership.
• Coordinate liturgical planning meetings and preparations with clergy and the Director of Music.
• Ensure all liturgical celebrations comply with liturgical norms, Archdiocesan guidelines, and Church teachings.
• Coordinate Cathedral participation in Archdiocesan liturgies and special events.
• Prepare, assemble, print, and coordinate weekday and weekend worship aids, ensuring all liturgical content is accurate, properly formatted, and available for each liturgical celebration.

Sacramental Coordination

• Coordinate funeral liturgies in collaboration with clergy, families, funeral homes, and parish staff.
• Coordinate baptism scheduling, preparation, and logistics.
• Assist clergy with sacramental celebrations and special liturgical events.
• Ensure accurate records, scheduling, and communication regarding sacramental celebrations.
• Serve as a pastoral point of contact for families preparing for funerals and baptisms.

Liturgical Ministry Leadership

• Recruit, train, schedule, and support liturgical ministers including:
• Lectors
• Eucharistic Ministers
• Altar Servers
• Sacristans
• Liturgical Ushers
• Liturgical Greeters
• Other worship ministry volunteers
• Provide ongoing formation and training opportunities for liturgical ministers.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, reverence, and excellence within worship ministries.
• Maintain ministry schedules and volunteer communication systems.

Liturgical Hospitality & Worship Experience

• Ensure parishioners and visitors are welcomed and assisted appropriately during liturgical celebrations.
• Coordinate liturgical hospitality volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Work to create a prayerful, welcoming, and engaging worship experience for all who attend the Cathedral.
• Develop ministry practices that encourage participation and foster a sense of belonging within the worshiping community.

Worship Environment

• Coordinate seasonal liturgical environments and decorations.
• Ensure worship spaces are properly prepared for all liturgical celebrations.
• Oversee the care and inventory of liturgical vessels, vestments, books, linens, and worship supplies.
• Collaborate with Facilities staff regarding worship space maintenance and readiness.
• Ensure appropriate preparation of the Cathedral for major liturgical seasons and celebrations.

Program Administration

• Coordinate schedules, materials, and communications related to liturgical ministries.
• Maintain accurate ministry records and volunteer information.
• Manage liturgical resources and supplies in a responsible and organized manner.
• Assist with annual budgeting related to worship and liturgical ministry needs.

Parish Collaboration & Engagement

• Collaborate with parish staff and ministry leaders to support the broader mission of the Cathedral.
• Promote participation in liturgical ministries and worship opportunities.
• Assist with parish initiatives supporting evangelization, discipleship, and community engagement.
• Participate actively in parish planning, strategic initiatives, and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a commitment to the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Theology, Liturgy, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field preferred.
• Formal liturgical training or certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy, sacramental theology, and liturgical ministry practices.
• Experience in parish ministry, liturgical ministry, worship leadership, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and parishioners.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily within the Cathedral, parish offices, and worship spaces.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required to support liturgical celebrations and parish activities.
• Requires the ability to move throughout the Cathedral campus and assist with preparation of worship spaces and liturgical events.