Liturgical Coordinator

St. Mark Church; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mark Church in Catonsville, MD is seeking a Liturgical Coordinator to oversee the liturgical life of the parish under the Pastor. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing liturgical celebrations in harmony with Catholic norms, and collaborating with liturgical music, faith formation, and sacramental teams.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training volunteers, preparing worship aids, and coordinating with pastors and families for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and Holy Week

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Roman Catholic faith, liturgy and liturgical practices, and ability to participate in the sacraments.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and team-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clergy, staff, volunteers, parishioners and families.
• Ability to recruit, train, motivate and supervise volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming, prayerful and collaborative parish environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with pastor for guidance in oversight of liturgies and liturgical ministries.
• Oversee planning, scheduling and execution of all liturgical celebrations including: prayer services, Masses, Confirmation, Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals.
• Coordinate planning with Liturgical Music Coordinator and Faith Formation staff.
• Provide or coordinate scripts with Faith Formation for all major liturgical events for clergy and liturgical ministers.
• Collaborate with Faith Formation staff for Rites, Easter Vigil, Confirmation and First Holy Communions.
• Coordinate with Music Ministry as needed for liturgical needs.
• Oversee formation of sacristans, greeters, ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and lectors.
• Prepare monthly schedule for altar servers, sacristans, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and lectors.
• Coordinate with pastor in preparing the yearly liturgical calendar.
• Coordinate and facilitate rehearsals with liturgical ministers for major celebrations.
• Organize, attend and prepare agenda for liturgical meetings.
• Coordinate liturgical season activities and events with parish events coordinator.
• Oversee Baptisms for children under 7 years old and coordinate with sacramental preparation.
• For Weddings - coordinate documents and liturgical ministers.
• For Funerals - coordinate with funeral homes and families to plan liturgy and ministers.
• Prepare monthly stipend requests and submit to Business Manager.
• Maintain inventory and procurement of liturgical supplies, including candles, sacramental wine, worship materials and related items.
• Design and prepare worship aids and printed liturgical materials as needed.
• Attend parish staff meetings and participate in parish leadership and planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pastor.

Skills

Liturgical knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Job description

The Liturgical Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Pastor and is responsible for the overall administration, planning, coordination and execution of the liturgical life of the parish, in collaboration with the pastoral staff and in accordance with the teachings and norms of the Roman Catholic Church. This role requires a willingness to engage in the faith life of our parish.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Meet regularly with pastor for guidance in oversight of liturgies and liturgical ministries.
• Oversee planning, scheduling and execution of all liturgical celebrations including:
• Prayer services
• Masses
• Confirmation
• Baptisms
• Weddings
• Funerals
• Ensure all liturgical celebrations, worship environments and seasonal decorations are in accordance with Catholic liturgical norms and parish standards.
• Coordinate planning with Liturgical Music Coordinator and Faith Formation staff.
• Provide or coordinate scripts with Faith Formation for all major liturgical events for clergy and liturgical ministers.
• Collaborate with Faith Formation staff for Rites, Easter Vigil, Confirmation and First Holy Communions.
• Coordinate with Music Ministry as needed for liturgical needs.
• Oversee new and ongoing formation of sacristans, greeters, ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and lectors.
• Prepare monthly schedule for altar servers, sacristans, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and lectors.
• Coordinate with pastor in preparing the yearly liturgical calendar.
• Coordinate and facilitate rehearsals with liturgical ministers as needed for the major celebrations throughout the year.
• Organize, attend and prepare agenda for liturgical meetings.
• Coordinate liturgical season activities and events with parish events coordinator.
• Oversee Baptisms for children under 7 years old, including working with sacramental preparation coordinator on Baptism preparation classes.
• For Weddings - coordinate and prepare documents and coordinate liturgical ministers.
• For Funerals - coordinate with funeral homes and meet with families to plan liturgy and coordinate liturgical ministers.
• Prepare monthly schedule for celebrants and prepare stipend requests to submit to Business Manager.
• Maintain inventory and procurement of liturgical supplies, including candles, sacramental wine, worship materials and related items.
• Design and prepare worship aids and printed liturgical materials as needed.
• Attend parish staff meetings and participate actively in parish leadership and planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pastor.

Position Qualifications:

Skills/Knowledge and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Roman Catholic faith, liturgy and liturgical practices and ability to able to fully participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and team building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clergy, staff, volunteers, parishioners and families.
• Ability to recruit, train, motivate and supervise volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming, prayerful and collaborative parish environment.