Liturgy & Sacred Music Ministry Director

St. Patrick Catholic Church; Laurie (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, MO invites a Liturgy & Music Ministry Director to lead liturgy and sacred music for weekly Masses and special celebrations. The role collaborates with staff, volunteers, and the Shrine to renew liturgical life.

The successful candidate will coordinate liturgical seasons, oversee ministers, and maintain musical programs, instruments, and sound equipment while fostering spiritual growth and parish engagement.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teachings.
• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgical theology.
• Knowledge of different liturgical ministries and their functions.
• Knowledge of Church music repertoire for the assembly, choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists.
• Proficient in piano keyboard and voice performance.
• Working knowledge of basic sound equipment and mics.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly liturgical items for Masses (weekday and Sunday).
• Coordinate liturgical seasons with the Liturgy committee.
• Prepare Sacramental Celebrations (Funerals, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Confirmation, Baptism outside of Mass).
• Assist with other liturgical celebrations (Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Corpus Christi procession).
• Provide initial and ongoing formation for liturgical ministers.
• Oversee scheduling of liturgical ministries and prepare Worship Aides.
• Oversee maintenance of liturgical items and musical instruments.
• Arrange musicians for regular liturgical celebrations including three weekend Masses and special events.
• Continue the parish's sacred music repertoire and introduce new music to engage the assembly.
• Conduct music rehearsals in late afternoons/evenings with choirs and ensembles.
• Train, direct, and supervise accompanists, cantors, choirs, and instrumentalists.
• Oversee setup at Shrine prior to Mass with microphones and music stands.
• Participate in parish activities and meetings; supervise team members and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Organization

Education

University degree in Catholic theology or related field

Tools

Sound equipment

Job description

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, MO invites a Liturgy & Music Ministry Director to lead liturgy and sacred music for weekly Masses and special celebrations. The role collaborates with staff, volunteers, and the Shrine to renew liturgical life.

The successful candidate will coordinate liturgical seasons, oversee ministers, and maintain musical programs, instruments, and sound equipment while fostering spiritual growth and parish engagement.