Our Lady of the Valley Parish Job Description Job Title: Sacristan Status: Parttime Exemption Status: NonExempt Department/Location: Our Lady of the Valley ParishGreen Valley AZ Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform in support of the Diocese of Tucson and the parishs spiritual and pastoral mission.
- Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employees 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 always responsible 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 selfstarter be wellorganized detail oriented; conscientious; committed to the objectives of the parish.
- Be concerned about the 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: - Bilingual (English Spanish)
Covenants of Employment: Our Lady of the Valley Parish is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the Zero Tolerance Policy no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Our Lady of the Valley Parish when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.
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