Sacristan

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Sacristan Reports to: Pastor Full Time FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt GENERAL SUMMARY: The Sacristan is responsible for preparing and caring for the sacred vessels, vestments, linens, and liturgical spaces of the parish to ensure that all liturgical celebrations are conducted reverently, orderly, and in accordance with the norms of the Roman Catholic Church. The Sacristan supports the pastor, clergy, and liturgical ministers by overseeing practical and logistical aspects of the liturgy. Duties And Responsibilities Liturgical Preparation & Support Prepare the sanctuary, sacristy, and church for all liturgical celebrations (Masses, weddings, funerals, Holy Days, special devotions). Set out and properly arrange sacred vessels, books, linens, and other liturgical items. Prepare altar bread (hosts) and wine according to liturgical norms. Assist clergy before and after liturgies as needed. Ensure proper setup and cleanup of the altar and sanctuary following each liturgy. Care Of Sacred Items Maintain, clean, and properly store sacred vessels, vestments, altar linens, and liturgical books. Coordinate laundering of altar linens in accordance with Church norms (including proper disposal of water used for sacred linens). Monitor inventory of liturgical supplies (hosts, wine, candles, incense, charcoal, oils, etc.) and notify appropriate staff when replenishment is needed. Sacristy & Church Care Maintain cleanliness and order of the sacristy and sanctuary areas. Ensure candles, sanctuary lamp, and other liturgical elements are properly maintained. Report any maintenance, repair, or safety concerns related to the church or sacristy. Coordination & Communication Coordinate with clergy, music ministry, altar servers, lectors, eucharistic ministers and other liturgical ministers as needed. Assist with training or guidance of volunteer sacristans or altar servers, if applicable. Follow parish and diocesan liturgical guidelines and directives. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Practicing Catholic in good standing with a solid understanding of Catholic liturgy and sacramental life. Familiarity with the Roman Missal and liturgical norms preferred. Strong attention to detail, reverence, and respect for sacred spaces and objects. Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality. Physically able to stand, walk, lift, and carry liturgical items as required. Language Skills Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the public. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, when necessary, and ability to travel and drive one's own vehicle to various diocesan locations.