Hispanic Ministry and Sacramental Coordinator - St. Patrick, Whitewater, WI

Archmil; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater, WI, seeks a full-time Hispanic Ministry and Sacramental Coordinator to support the parish mission, particularly for Hispanic parishioners. The role includes pastoral assistance, translation of materials, and coordinating sacramental preparation across the parish.

The coordinator collaborates with the pastor and staff, ensuring an accessible, welcoming environment and active participation in committees and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
• Able to translate between English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of Roman Catholic rituals and rites.

Responsibilities

• Support parish mission with focus on Hispanic parishioners.
• Oversee sacramental preparation and related programs (Confirmation, OCIA/RICA, Baptism).
• Translate parish materials into Spanish and assist Spanish-speaking visitors and parishioners.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Hispanic Ministry and Sacramental Coordinator - St. Patrick, Whitewater, WI

HISPANIC MINISTRY & SACRAMENTAL COORDINATOR

St Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater, WI

Primary Function of Hispanic Ministry & Sacramental Coordinator

The Hispanic Ministry and Sacramental Coordinator supports the parish’s mission, with a special focus on the needs and contributions of Hispanic parishioners. Responsibilities include pastoral assistance and outreach, translating parish materials into Spanish, encouraging participation in parish and civic life, and fostering unity and collaboration throughout the parish community. The coordinator oversees sacramental preparation and related programs for the entire parish, including Confirmation, OCIA/RICA, and Baptism preparation, and works with parish leadership to promote an inclusive and welcoming environment. This is a full-time position reporting to the pastor.

Specific Responsibilities of Hispanic Minister

• Promotes the unity of the parish through integration of the Hispanic community with members of other cultural communities.
• Translates parish materials such as bulletin articles, announcements, forms for religious education, sacraments, surveys, etc.
• Meets with Spanish speaking visitors and parishioners needing advice or outreach help and makes referrals.
• Collaborates with the pastor and staff to ensure presence in the office on a regular basis and accessibility to Hispanic parishioners.
• Participates actively in additional committees such as the July Fourth Committee; Country Fest Committee; and other committees as assigned by the pastor.

Specific Responsibilities of Sacramental Coordinator

Confirmation:

• Recruits, coordinates, and supervises catechists for grades 10-12, ensuring all safeguarding requirements are met.
• Monitors student progress and completion of requirements including tracking student requirements, monitoring assignments, collecting and submitting letters to the Bishop.
• Plans and organizes the biennial Confirmation retreat.
• Coordinates Confirmation Mass and rehearsal with the Director of Music & Liturgy and organizes reception.

OCIA/RICA:

• Coordinates English and Spanish groups.
• Works with the Archdiocesan calendar to schedule special dates throughout the year, such as the Rite of Election, Rite of Sending, and Mass at the Cathedral.

Baptism:

• Teaches Baptism preparation classes as needed.
• Schedules baptisms, makes arrangements for church setup, and provides instructions to families celebrating Baptism.

Other duties:

• Monitors Safe Environment classes and completes Archdiocesan paperwork when classes end.
• Develops a comprehensive faith formation calendar and coordinates with the parish master calendar.
• Other duties as assigned by Pastor.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• Able to translate English to Spanish and Spanish to English
• Practicing, faith-filled Catholic with strong knowledge of Roman Catholic Rituals and Rites
• Knowledge of sacraments and capable of completed related formsOrganization and planning skills
• Communication skills: verbal, written, digital, and social media
• Sufficient computer skills and software proficiency for required tasks

Building Address (use for deliveries)
3501 S. Lake Dr. |St. Francis, WI 53235