Job Title: Sacristan Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

DIOCESE OF TUCSON

Job Description

[Parish Name]

Job Title: Sacristan Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Department/Location: Roman Catholic Parish

Primary Function: Under the direction of the pastor or other assigned supervisor, is responsible for preparation for daily, Sunday, and other Liturgical Celebrations of the Church.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

§  Shall recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Parish by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church;

§  Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures;

§  Prepare the Church and the sanctuary for Liturgy or Sacraments including the opening and closing of the facilities

§  Set up objects, vessels, and vestments; return to their proper place after liturgy

§  Welcome ministers and visiting Priests; participate in rites as requested

§  Maintain vestments, and other articles and linens in clean and usable condition

§  Maintain an inventory of vessels and other Church items such as wine, bread, candles, charcoal, and incense

§  Prepare all Liturgical materials necessary including

§  Be responsible at all times for the care and security of Liturgical implements and materials

§  Maintain the cleanliness of the Sacristy and Altar areas; report need for repairs as necessary

§  Maintain confidentiality on all parish matters including sensitive parish information

§  Perform other duties as assigned by the pastor or other assigned supervisor

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift in a normal church liturgical environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; kneeling; stooping; reaching; talking, handling; hearing; and carrying.

Basic Qualifications:

§  Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; be in full communion with the Church

§  Be a self-starter, be well-organized, detail oriented; conscientious; committed to the objectives of the parish

§  Be concerned about good appearance of the place of community prayer

§  Work well with others; be a team player, possess a positive attitude

§  Have a working knowledge of Sacristan requirements including a knowledge of liturgical terms, and documents as needed for each ceremony

§  Be available to attend Liturgy meetings; work varying schedules including weekends, holy days, and holidays

§  Be able to successfully complete a criminal history and background check

§  Professional bearing and neat, personal appearance.

Education and Experience:

§  A high school graduate or equivalent experience.

§  Academic or experiential knowledge of liturgical ministry and its function in the Catholic Church

§  Knowledge of the Liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church and pertinent Church documents in accord with liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council

Preferred/Other Skills:

§  Bi-lingual (English, Spanish)

July 2017