Director of Liturgy

Director of Liturgy

Job Type

Full-time salaried

Summary

The Director of Liturgy assists the Pastor by bringing vision and leadership to the Worship life of St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and School. To provide leadership in the planning, preparation, and execution of all parish and school liturgies.  The Director of Liturgy reports directly to the Pastor.

Position Responsibilities

LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION: supervises, collaborates with, and supports Liturgy Committee at regular meetings for liturgies throughout the year. Recruits, trains, and supports the liturgical volunteers and ministers in their respective roles. Be a resource to the staff on matters relating to the liturgy. Updates staff on developments in the liturgy and how these affect their area of responsibility. Determines the liturgical needs of the parish and School in cooperation with the pastor. Prepares and submits liturgy budget annually.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: Assists parish staff in liturgical and sacramental preparation. Assists clergy and Director of Music in funeral planning and in preparing worship aids for funerals. Schedule and implement training for all liturgical volunteers and ministers. Maintains current knowledge of liturgical norms and documents. Provides for on-going catechesis and formation for liturgical ministers and the parish.

FACILITATION/COORDINATION: Coordinates rites and liturgical services in conjunction with RCIA team, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, and other parish organizations as deemed necessary by Pastor. Meets with family members and/or friends of deceased to assist with preparations for relevant liturgies. Coordinates with wedding coordinator for nuptial liturgies. Meets with wedding couples to assist with preparation for liturgical celebrations. Facilitates preparation of scripts for masses and other liturgies, particularly the Triduum. Coordinates the scheduling and preparation of special activities when needed.  Plans and executes other church devotions that will enrich the parish and school.

ADMINISTRATION: Ensures adequate supply of liturgical items (altar bread, wine, incense, etc.). Ensures timely ordering of liturgical books. Ensures there is an adequate supply of clean liturgical linen. Orders and purchases all necessary liturgical materials within the planned budget.

OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Supports and empowers the spiritual growth of volunteers and ministers.

ADDITIONAL  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Attends and contributes at regular staff meetings. Participates in staff events, such as workshops, retreats, lunches, and planning. Participates in calendar planning. Follows policies and procedures of the Parish and Archdiocese. Under supervision of and in collaboration with the Pastor, performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor or his delegate. Engages proactively in professional development and spiritual growth to strive towards excellence and service.

Professional Requirements

Must be knowledgeable of Roman Missal, Lectionary, General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Must be enthusiastically motivated to promote a liturgy that truly follows the teachings and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church.  Must demonstrate ability to serve collaboratively with other members of parish staff. Must have exemplary communication skills, working well with adults and children, coordinating with the whole community.

Effective communication with volunteers. Ability to recruit & train volunteers. Relate to people of various cultures and points of view.

Education & Experience

Must have 5+ years of experience leading liturgical ministry in a Catholic parish.
Must be knowledgeable of Roman Missal, Lectionary, General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and Musicam Sacram.
Must be enthusiastically motivated to promote a liturgy that truly follows the teachings and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church as written by the fathers of Vatican II.
Must demonstrate ability to serve collaboratively with other members of parish staff.
Must have exemplary communication skills, working well with adults and children, coordinating with the whole community.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Effective communication with volunteers. Ability to recruit & train volunteers. Relate to people of various cultures and points of view.

Working Conditions

Some work weeks may require over 40 hours of work