St Patrick Parish Volunteer Position Job Title: Sacristan Department/Location: St Patrick Parish / Bisbee, AZ 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: - Perform in support of the Diocese of Tucson and the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission
- Shall abide by Catholic principles in the volunteer's professional and public life, and shall govern his/her professional and public life in accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate 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
Other/Preferred Skills: - Bi-lingual (English, Spanish)
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