Catholic Cantor

Key Responsibilities

• Lead congregational singing at:

  • Sunday 0900 and 1215 Masses

  • Holy Days of Obligation

  • Special liturgies and seasonal services

• Sing:

  • Entrance, Offertory, and Communion antiphons

  • Responsorial Psalm

  • Mass Ordinary

  • Sequences

  • Passion narratives (Palm Sunday & Good Friday)

• Sing liturgical texts in Latin in accordance with Roman Rite norms.

• Rehearse with Organist outside of Mass time.

• Support funerals and memorial services as required.

• Maintain flexibility in performing both traditional and contemporary liturgical music.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Catholic cantor in a parish or military chapel.

• Strong vocal ability and confidence leading congregational singing.

• Ability to chant and sing in Latin.

• Knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy and Church calendar.

• Ability to rehearse and collaborate effectively with organist and clergy.

• Professional demeanor suitable for military chapel environment.