Sacristan For Parish (NE)

Monsignor Slade Catholic School, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

403(b) plan enrollment

Job summary

St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Curtis Bay seeks a Sacristan to manage the sacristy, oversee liturgical preparations, and maintain vessels and vestments. This part-time role requires 10 hours weekly, including Sundays, with responsibility for supplies and coordination with church staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic Microsoft Office skills, and a reliable, independent work style. Training for sound system operation is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of the Catholic Church; including sacraments.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of liturgical celebrations and support Mass coordination.
• Maintain order in the sacristy and care for vessels, vestments, and furnishings.
• Order supplies and candles; arrange weekend Mass books.
• Operate the sound system when trained.
• Coordinate with office staff, funeral homes, and bereavement ministry.
• Lock church after worshipers depart and assist with building upkeep.
• Coordinate with maintenance for cleaning and care of facilities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Sound system operation

Job description

St. Athanasius Catholic Church, located in Curtis Bay, seeks candidates for a Sacristan. The Sacristan is responsible for the overall management of the sacristy: including, overseeing preparations for liturgical celebrations, the day-to-day care and maintenance of liturgical vessels, vestments, church furnishings and decorative objects, and the ordering of supplies. This is a part-time position, working 10 weekly hours, including Sundays.

Essential Functions

• Leads the preparation of liturgical celebrations and ensures part-time and junior sacristans have what is needed for Masses they coordinate.
• Maintains good order in the sacristy.
• Orders supplies and candles for the church.
• Arranges books and binders for weekend Mass.
• Trained to operate sound system.
• Coordinates with office staff, funeral homes, and bereavement ministry for funeral planning.
• Locks church after worshipers have departed.
• Coordinates with the maintenance department to resolve maintenance needs, including proper cleaning and care of the building and furnishings.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of the Catholic Church; including sacraments.
• Knowledge of the parts of Mass or willingness to learn and be an integral part of Mass.
• Basic level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Dependable.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to project a courteous, warm, and welcoming image.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Pay Rate: $15.00, Hourly

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.

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