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Position: Parish – Director of Liturgy and Music

This can be one full time position or two part-time positions. If two part-time positions, they would be divided between music and liturgy responsibilities. Therefore qualifications listed below would differ for each position.

Reports To: Pastor

Primary Function:

To serve as pastor’s delegate in the areas of music and liturgy.

Qualifications: 

· BA in Music or equivalent and/or AGO 

· Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships 

· Broad ecclesiastical repertoire of traditional and contemporary music 

· Strong organ and choral skills 

· Outstanding interpersonal skills, and written and oral communication skills 

· Must have an understanding of the Roman Catholic Church regarding liturgical theology, praxis and liturgical music 

· The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develops a prayerful, singing assembly through prayer and worship

· Coordinates the music ministry for all parish liturgies

· Participates in planning the liturgies with the Liturgy Committee 

· Trains, directs, and supervises choirs, instrumental ensembles and cantors 

· Meets with engaged couples for the preparation of wedding liturgies 

· Meets with families of the deceased to prepare liturgy and music for funeral liturgies 

· Works with Director of Religious Education to prepare liturgies for First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation and Adult Initiation 

· Serves as liturgist for the parish, providing education to parish and training ministers, as well as coordinating needed liturgical supplies