Sacristan For Parish (NE)

Holy Family Catholic Church, located in Davidsonville, MD seeks candidates for a Sacristan for the parish. The Sacristan is responsible for the overall management of the sacristy: including, overseeing preparations for liturgical celebrations, the day-to-day care and maintenance of liturgical vessels, vestments, church furnishings and decorative objects, and the ordering of supplies.  This is a 5 day per week position, including Sundays.

Essential Functions

• Leads the preparation of liturgical celebrations and ensures part-time and junior sacristans have what is needed for Masses they coordinate.


• Maintains good order in the sacristy.


• Orders supplies and candles for the church.


• Arranges books and binders for weekend Mass.


• Trained to operate sound system.


• Coordinates with office staff, funeral homes, and bereavement ministry for funeral planning.


• Locks church after worshipers have departed.


• Coordinates with the maintenance department to resolve maintenance needs, including proper cleaning and care of the building and furnishings.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Practicing Catholic in good standing with The Church.


• General knowledge of the Catholic Church; including sacraments.


• Knowledge of the parts of Mass or willingness to learn and be an integral part of Mass.


• Basic level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.


• Dependable.


• Ability to work independently.


• Ability to project a courteous, warm, and welcoming image.


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Pay Rate:  $15.00, Hourly 

Benefits:  This position is not a benefit-eligible position.