Marriage Preparation Coordinator

Dphx; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dphx in Phoenix seeks a compassionate Marriage Preparation Coordinator to guide engaged couples through sacramental planning and diocesan guidelines.

You will serve as a liaison among couples, clergy, parish staff, and volunteer coordinators, schedule meetings, maintain records, and help ensure liturgies reflect Church practice and parish policy.

Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential, as is experience with Catholic sacramental practices and ministry or event coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Catholic sacramental practices, especially Matrimony.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in ministry, event coordinating, or administrative roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide engaged couples through the process of preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
• Serve as a liaison between couples, clergy, parish staff, and volunteer wedding coordinators.
• Schedule meetings and programs, and maintain accurate records.
• Help ensure wedding liturgies follow diocesan and parish guidelines.
• Provide pastoral support to couples as they prepare for lifelong marriage.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Collaboration with diverse groups

Pastoral care

Experience with sacramental practices

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Marriage Preparation Coordinator plays a vital role in guiding engaged couples through the process of preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. This position serves as a compassionate and organized liaison between couples, clergy, parish staff, and volunteer wedding coordinators, ensuring a smooth, welcoming, and spiritually enriching experience.

The coordinator assists couples in understanding and completing all marriage preparation requirements, facilitates communication among those involved in the process, schedules necessary meetings and programs, maintains accurate records, and helps ensure that wedding liturgies are planned in accordance with diocesan and parish guidelines. Through attentive support and pastoral care, the coordinator helps couples prepare not only for their wedding day but also for a lifelong vocation of Christian marriage.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality
• Experience with Catholic sacramental practices, especially the Sacrament of Matrimony
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in Ministry, event coordinating, or administrative roles is a plus