Liturgy Coordinator

The pastoral minister is to educate the diocese and parish in areas of liturgy according to the vision of the Second Vatican Council.

• Helps the local church grow in its understanding of the beauty of the liturgy.
• Ensures liturgical worship conforms to the norms and laws of the Church, and diocese.
• Provides input for organizations in matters of liturgical understanding, sensitivity, and planning.
• Serves as a resource person in liturgy for the religious education programs.
• Coordinates and supervises the formation and training programs for parish liturgical ministers.
• Fosters parishioner full and active participation in the liturgical life of a parish.

• Contributes to the development of liturgical policies and norms in conjunction with the Bishop, and the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, taking into consideration national guidelines.
• Develops and maintains tracking systems and checklists for annual and routine liturgies and events.
• Assists in the planning, preparation, and execution (i.e. volunteer recruitment, event coordination and post event feedback) of diocesan sponsored conferences, workshops or events.
• Contributes to the formulation of the office’s annual budget.
• Prepares liturgical texts for all diocesan liturgies.
• Maintains current records of all liturgical ministers.
• Maintains library of current liturgical resources.
• Oversee the inventory, handling, and use of diocesan vestments, vessels, linens.
• Maintains inventory and orders liturgical supplies and material (i.e. books, periodicals, etc.) for parishes, invoices, collects and codes receivables.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Practice of the Catholic faith is required.

Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.

Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

Bachelor’s degree in Sacramental Theology, Scripture, Pastoral Studies, Music, or a certification in Liturgical studies or certification in a diocesan liturgical certification program for liturgical ministry; minimum 5 years’ experience in liturgical functions; thorough knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy and liturgical preparation, principles of catechesis, fundamental theology, Scripture, and sacramental theology. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

· A high level of organizational and interpersonal skills is required.

Attention to detail and working well with others is also required.

· Ability to read and analyze routine correspondence and compose appropriate responses.

· Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries from internal and external sources.

· Ability to effectively present reports and information to constituents.

· Ability to maintain a calming presence amid competing demands for action.

· Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 and Canva software, and a working knowledge of music notation software.

· Musical ability, with proficiency in voice, piano, or another instrument is preferred.

The working hours of this position are not limited to an 8-hour day.

This person will need to be available in the evening and on weekends, as needed.

Must be willing to work in conditions of stress and function well under pressure.

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds).

Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar.

Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.