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Primary Function of this Position:
- The primary function of this position is to enable ongoing parish life including liturgy, pastoral care and administration, and to assist the Pastor as a liaison between the parish and the diocesan church, local church, and local community.
Position content:
A. Major Position Requirements and Regular Activities
1. Liturgy and Worship
a. Plan and coordinate the Sunday and other regularly scheduled liturgical expressions of the community with the Liturgy Planning committee
b. Serve as Resource Person for the Worship Commission
c. Be present at parish liturgies on weekend and all important occasions
d. Coordinate the liturgical art/environment committee for season event and special occasions
e. Oversee the training of liturgical ministers and collaborate with those who coordinate those ministries in scheduling and training (Eucharistic ministers, Lectors, Servers, Baptism helpers, Funeral attendants, sacristans, music)
f. Plan for and assist at celebrations of the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, [Marriage], Anointing of the Sick, Confirmation, First Communions, RCIA rituals
g. Support those preparing for funerals in planning and presence
h. Create planning Guide for Funerals and share with families and funeral homes
i. Maintain budget for Worship area
j. Assist priests, parish staffs, Commissions and ministries in being aware of liturgical developments and connections with the diocese
k. Assist those responsible for other prayer experiences, Novena of Grace, missions, All Souls Day, etc
2. Administration
a. Collaborate regularly on matters of Parish Life with the Canonical Pastor, Pastoral Staff and Parish Pastoral Council
b. Participate in regular meetings of the parish and administrative staff
c. Share in planning for staff days and other engagements
d. Collaborate with the Business Manager, Pastor and Finance Council concerning parish finances
e. Collaborate with the Buildings and Properties, Endowment and [Investment] committees
f. Share in connections to the Diocese of Cleveland
g. Serve on the Renovation and Utilization committee
h. Participate in scheduled meetings with the Jesuit Pastors+ and other connections with the Province Representative for Parishes
3. Education/Formation
a. Support and be a resource as needed for the Faith Formation Commission and catechetical and faith formation endeavors
b. Share in the collaboration between school, catechetical programs, sacramental preparations and liturgical events
c. Support the implementation of Ignatian initiatives
d. Support the work of adult formation program
4. Pastoral Care and Outreach
a. Encourage, challenge and educate parish volunteers and committees
b. Attend to the assessment of pastoral needs, and support plans for response to those needs
c. Support and participate, when able, in the mission to Honduras
5. Parish Leadership
a. Collaborate with those on Commissions in the Parish Assessment and Renewal Process [now the Commissions Leadership model]
b. Facilitate communication among all those involved in leadership
c. Attend to the continued development of this program
6. Other
a. Collaborate with John Carroll University as requested, especially Campus Ministry
b. Represent the parish to the local community
c. Engage in meetings with Cluster, District and Diocese
Position Specifications/Requirements
A. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
a. Must have necessary knowledge and background in liturgy, administration, religious education and theology
b. Must have the ability to network for support and challenge with other ministers in similar situations, especially through ongoing theological reflection
c. Must have good oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate to different types of personalities
d. Must have good organizational skills
e. Must have the ability to preside, to lead prayer and to speak with some ease before a large group people
f. Must be able to delegate task and responsibilities
g. Must have a compassionate spirit for the poor and the ill
B. Education, Training and/or Experience
a. Background in ecclesiology, Christology, sacramental and liturgical theology, scripture, ethics and morality
b. Supervised experience in ministry. At least 5 years of experience as Pastoral Associate
c. Good interpersonal skills
d. Multicultural sensitivity
e. Commitment to ongoing formation and education to ensure effective pastoral ministry
C. Working environment
a. This position requires irregular hours and on-call availability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Pastoral Care: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location