The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is hiring a Sacristan
The Sacristan plays a vital role in the liturgical life of the Church by ensuring that the worship space, sacred vessels, and vestments are properly prepared for the celebration of the Mass and other sacraments. Rooted in a spirit of reverence and service, the Sacristan supports the clergy and liturgical ministers in upholding the dignity and beauty of the Catholic liturgy.
Prepare the church and sacristy for daily Mass, Sunday liturgies, funerals, weddings, baptisms, and other liturgical celebrations
Set out all items needed for the liturgy, including chalices, patens, ciboria, cruets, linens, vestments, books, candles, and incense
Ensure proper colors and vestments are used according to the liturgical calendar
Clean, polish, and care for sacred vessels and liturgical items with reverence
Launder altar linens according to proper liturgical standards
Maintain an inventory of liturgical supplies (hosts, wine, candles, incense, etc.) and notify leadership when reordering is needed
Assist in decorating the church for liturgical seasons (e.g., Advent, Lent, Easter)
Ensure the sanctuary and sacristy are clean, orderly, and prayerful environments
Replace holy water fonts and maintain cleanliness of devotional areas (e.g., votive candles)
Coordinate with priests, deacons, altar servers, lectors, and extraordinary ministers to ensure smooth liturgies
Support visiting clergy with sacristy orientation and preparation
Secure and lock sacred items and areas before and after liturgies
Practicing Catholic in good standing with knowledge and love for the liturgy
Strong attention to detail and sense of reverence for sacred items
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
Availability to serve early mornings, evenings, weekends, and Holy Days
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
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