Pastoral Assistant; PT

Pastoral Assistant (PT or FT), St. Cecilia Parish, Boston, MA.

REPORTS TO: Pastor & Pastoral Director of Operations

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: Saint Cecilia Parish is a growing, welcoming Roman Catholic community in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston with approximately 3,500 registered and active households. Saint Cecilia’s mission is lived out through 30+ ministries and outreach programs. To learn more about the parish, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Pastoral Assistant position is a new role and can be a full-time or part-time role supporting the work of the parish’s Pastoral Ministers. The role will require Sundays, Catholic holidays, and evenings. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with training for liturgical ministries
• Coordination and planning for parish sacraments including Baptisms and Marriage
• Assistance with Funerals
• Assist with pastoral care
• Participate on the OCIA Team and with the Adult Confirmation Program
• Handle all aspects of paperwork and documentation that need to be sent to the Archdiocese
• Manage sacramental records
• Assist with Masses in various roles as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A confirmed and practicing Roman Catholic.
• A deep understanding of the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• A passion for transmitting the Catholic faith and a desire to nurture the spiritual formation of parishioners of all ages.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
• An advanced degree in theology or pastoral ministry preferred but not required.

CONTACT: Please submit all applications (cover letter and resume) to Nicole Pascarelli O’Brien, Pastoral Director of Operations, at [email protected].