The Director of Liturgy, works with the pastor to oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of all liturgical celebrations in the parish, ensuring they are carried out with fidelity to the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical norms.
Key Responsibilities
Liturgical Planning & Oversight
- Coordinate all parish liturgies, including Sundays, Holy Days, sacramental celebrations, funerals, and special rites.
- Ensure all liturgical practices follow the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), and diocesan guidelines.
Formation & Training
- Recruit, train, and schedule liturgical ministers: lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, sacristans, ushers/greeters, and art and environment teams.
- Provide ongoing formation rooted in Catholic liturgical theology and spirituality.
- Lead workshops and retreats for liturgical ministers.
Music & Worship Collaboration
- Work closely with the Director of Music (or music ministry team) to ensure musical selections support the liturgical season, readings, and rites.
- Coordinate rehearsals and special liturgical music needs for major feasts and sacramental celebrations.
Environment & Art
- Oversee the liturgical environment of the church, ensuring décor reflects the liturgical seasons and enhances prayer.
- Coordinate volunteers responsible for church decoration and sacred space preparation.
Sacramental Coordination
- Assist with preparation and logistics for baptisms, confirmations, first communions, weddings, and funerals.
- Maintain sacramental records and ensure proper documentation is completed.
Administrative & Pastoral Duties
- Manage liturgy-related budgets, supplies, vestments, and liturgical items.
- Maintain the sacristy and ensure all vessels, linens, and furnishings are properly cared for.
- Participate in parish staff meetings and collaborate on pastoral initiatives.
- Provide pastoral presence at parish events and liturgies.
Qualifications
- Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a deep understanding of Catholic liturgy and sacramental theology.
- Bachelor’s degree in theology, liturgy, pastoral ministry, or related field.
- Experience in parish liturgical planning or ministry leadership.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and volunteers.
- Basic musical literacy or experience working with music ministers a plus.
Work Schedule & Conditions
- Full-time position with evening and weekend responsibilities.
- Presence required for major liturgical seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Triduum, Easter).
- Reports directly to the pastor.
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