Director of Liturgy

Location

Name of Facility: St Wenceslaus Church
Address
15353 Pacific Street
St Wenceslaus Church
Omaha, Nebraska
68154

Submitted By

Name: Jeffrey Beulke
Email: directoroperations@stwenceslaus.org

Description

Department: Liturgy
Reports to: Pastor

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Liturgy assists the Pastor by bringing vision and leadership to the Worship life of St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and School. To provide leadership in the planning, preparation, and execution of all parish and school liturgies. The Director of Liturgy reports directly to the Pastor.

Position Responsibilities
LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION: supervises, collaborates with, and supports Liturgy Committee at regular meetings for liturgies throughout the year. Recruits, trains, and supports the liturgical volunteers and ministers in their respective roles. Be a resource to the staff on matters relating to the liturgy. Updates staff on developments in the liturgy and how these affect their area of responsibility. Determines the liturgical needs of the parish and School in cooperation with the pastor. Prepares and submits liturgy budget annually.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: Assists parish staff in liturgical and sacramental preparation. Assists clergy and Director of Music in funeral planning and in preparing worship aids for funerals. Schedule and implement training for all liturgical volunteers and ministers. Maintains current knowledge of liturgical norms and documents. Provides for on-going catechesis and formation for liturgical ministers and the parish.

FACILITATION/COORDINATION: Coordinates rites and liturgical services in conjunction with RCIA team, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, and other parish organizations as deemed necessary by Pastor. Meets with family members and/or friends of deceased to assist with preparations for relevant liturgies. Coordinates with wedding coordinator for nuptial liturgies. Meets with wedding couples to assist with preparation for liturgical celebrations. Facilitates preparation of scripts for masses and other liturgies, particularly the Triduum. Coordinates the scheduling and preparation of special activities when needed. Plans and executes other church devotions that will enrich the parish and school.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Professional Requirements
Must be knowledgeable of Roman Missal, Lectionary, General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Must be enthusiastically motivated to promote a liturgy that truly follows the teachings and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church. Must demonstrate ability to serve collaboratively with other members of parish staff. Must have exemplary communication skills, working well with adults and children, coordinating with the whole community.

Effective communication with volunteers. Ability to recruit & train volunteers. Relate to people of various cultures and points of view.

KEY COMPETENCIES
Effective communication with volunteers. Ability to recruit & train volunteers. Relate to people of various cultures and points of view.

Education and Experience
Education & Experience

Must have 5+ years of experience leading liturgical ministry in a Catholic parish.
Must be knowledgeable of Roman Missal, Lectionary, General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and Musicam Sacram.
Must be enthusiastically motivated to promote a liturgy that truly follows the teachings and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church as written by the fathers of Vatican II.
Must demonstrate ability to serve collaboratively with other members of parish staff.
Must have exemplary communication skills, working well with adults and children, coordinating with the whole community.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a resume to:

DirectorOperations@StWenceslaus.org