Volunteer - Sacristan

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.

• 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

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift in a normal church liturgical environment.

Walking; sitting; standing’, kneeling; stooping; reaching; talking, handling; hearing; and carrying.

• 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.

• 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

• Bi-lingual (English, Spanish)