Assistant to Liturgical Sacraments

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth • Colleyville, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This positions oversees responsibilities including marriage preparation, baptisms, and the management of the columbarium.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate
• Demonstrated history of good judgement.
• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to use various computer software programs; strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Word and Excel.
• Ability to use various office machines (copier, fax, phones, calculator, scanner, etc.) or ability to learn.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow directives from Pastor or Business Manager in a timely manner.
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sacraments is preferred
• Working knowledge of the sacraments, especially matrimony and baptism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Marriage Preparation-
• Oversees the entire marriage preparation process for Good Shepherd
• Communicates with engaged couples looking to be prepared at Good Shepherd.
• Assigns engaged couples to a Priest, providing the couple with all the information for their initial meeting.
• Keeps open communication with Priests on any changes with engaged couples’ marriage preparation timeline.
• Monitors deadlines and communicates with engaged couples about when all paperwork needs to be turned in by.
• Collects and submits all paperwork to the Diocese in a timely manner
• Oversees our Mentor Couple program, assigning engaged couples to their mentor couple as needed and planning training sessions for the mentor couples when needed.
• Will be present at all wedding rehearsals (Friday 5-6pm) and weddings (Saturday 12:30-3:30pm) that take place at Good Shepherd, adjusting normal work hours during the week, when needed.
• Baptisms-
• Oversee the entire baptism preparation process alongside our liturgy department
• Ensure all proper documentation is collected in a timely manner
• Keeping an open line of communication with the parents, ensuring their awareness of deadlines and paperwork that is needed.
• Coordinate with the liturgy department to set monthly baptisms and communicate the dates to inquirers.
• Oversees and schedules Baptism Prep classes, keeping an open line of communication with facilitators, to ensure classes are scheduled and attended.
• Training for Baptism Prep Facilitators, when needed
• Columbarium-
• Schedule meetings with Parishioners that are interested in purchasing a niche in our columbarium.
• Facilitates the sale of niches
• Maintain the columbarium software, keeping track of sales.
• Keeping all Columbarium files up to date and organized.
• Weekly upkeep of our Columbarium, ensuring all broken items and dead plants have been removed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED