Liturgy Coordinator: Funeral Mass & Rite Planning

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento is seeking a Liturgy Coordinator to ensure reverent Catholic services at CFCS locations. You will support Funeral Arrangers, Directors, and Family Service Advisors by handling liturgical aspects of funerals and burials, planning Vigil Service, Funeral Mass, and Committal with readings and music.

This full-time role requires familiarity with Catholic rites, collaboration with clergy, and ability to organize liturgies across CFCS

Qualifications

• Certified Funeral Arranger preferred
• Roman Catholic Deacon preferred
• Must hold a valid California Driver's License
• Must be Catholic in good standing with the Diocese of Sacramento

Responsibilities

• Guide individuals and families thru the three (3) Rites of Christian Funerals.
• Consult with families to plan funeral liturgical services; choose readings, select music, etc. and provide liturgical guidance for families and individuals wanting to plan their funerals.
• Conduct Committals at any of CFCS's cemeteries; Rosaries and/or Vigils at CFCS properties or Parishes.
• Prepare funeral liturgy packages including readings and information and guidelines pertaining to Catholic funeral rites.
• Recruit and schedule clergy and/or musicians as needed.
• Set up funeral Masses at CFCS Chapels; clean and replace items after Mass as may be assigned.
• Provides liturgical instruction and training to staff at the direction of management.
• In conjunction with others, prepares liturgical policies, programs and procedures.
• Assist at Mass as needed (reading; distributing communion; cantor).
• May be assigned to provide instruction/training to parish bereavement ministries, to help them better understand Catholic funeral rites, and their role in ministering to families in time of need.
• Ensures assigned CFCS sacristies are clean, well-organized, and supplied and that vestments and other items are clean, functional and in good repair.
• Procures supplies and manages Sacristy and Mass supply budget.
• Maintains CFCS Directory of Parishes and Priests.
• Organize and distribute Clergy Records to Parishes for all funeral services.
• Builds and maintains quality relationships with active and retired clergy.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento is seeking a Liturgy Coordinator to ensure reverent Catholic services at CFCS locations. You will support Funeral Arrangers, Directors, and Family Service Advisors by handling liturgical aspects of funerals and burials, planning Vigil Service, Funeral Mass, and Committal with readings and music.

This full-time role requires familiarity with Catholic rites, collaboration with clergy, and ability to organize liturgies across CFCS