Sacristan

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a Sacristan for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. The Sacristan will prepare and maintain liturgical items, assist clergy during services, and ensure the church is ready for various events. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be bilingual in Spanish and English, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This is a part-time position, requiring some flexibility with hours.

Qualifications

• Fully initiated and practicing Catholic.
• Must have flexibility to work an irregular schedule.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist priests and deacons with liturgical celebrations.
• Ensure readiness of items needed for liturgies.
• Perform light cleaning of the church after each celebration.
• Care for flowers or seasonal decorations.
• Open and close the church and other facilities.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Detail oriented

Good written and verbal skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Organized and self-motivated

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Description

Employment Status: Part-Time*
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule: Varies based on Mass schedule: approximately 6 hours per week

• Saturday: 5-6 PM
• Sunday: 7:30-8:30 AM
• Sunday: 9:30-10:30 AM
• Sunday: 10-11 AM (Children’s Mass)
• Sunday: 11:30-12:30 PM
• Sunday: 1:30-2:30 PM (Spanish Mass)
• Sunday: 5-6 PM

Special events: Weddings; Funerals; Quinceaneras; Convalidations; Baptisms

Reports to: Director of Liturgy

Summary

The Sacristan will minister to all the major liturgies of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He/she will prepare, maintain, and inventory those objects necessary for each liturgical event as well as facilitate and welcome other ministers participating in the liturgy.

Position Responsibilities

• Minister of Liturgies: Assists priests and deacons with liturgical celebrations.
• Follows the Sacristan duties guidelines for Masses, Baptisms, Convalidations, Weddings, Quinceaneras and Funerals.
• Arrives prior to celebration to allow for the unlocking of the church and proper set up for the liturgy.
• Works with the Mass Coordinator to ensure all Lay Ministers positions are filled before each Saturday / Sunday Mass.
• Gathers and/or ensures readiness of the appropriate items needed for the upcoming liturgy, including the altar, tabernacle, candles, oils, holy water, etc.
• Ensures that all items from the altar are cleaned and returned to their proper places after each liturgy.
• Performs light cleaning of the church, restrooms and high traffic areas after each liturgical celebration.
• Care for flowers or other seasonal decorations
• Refill candles as needed.
• Opens and closes the church and other facilities.
• Essential functions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Minimum Knowledge And Skills

• Fully initiated and practicing Catholic.
• Must have the flexibility to work an irregular work schedule. Schedule varies based on time of year, liturgical calendar and events in the Church.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.