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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Part-time
Job Title: Catholic Musician Location: Fort Irwin, CA 92310... Duties: • Shall accompany choir/solo music presentations that enhance the atmosphere of worship for the congregation. • Shall coordinate with the worship leader and adjust tempo and style of choir accompaniment to enhance the congregation's ability to participate in worship. Attend musician rehearsals, worship service, and special programs. • Shall develop and provide an activity Job Title: Catholic Musician

Location: Fort Irwin, CA 92310...

Duties:
• Shall accompany choir/solo music presentations that enhance the atmosphere of worship for the congregation.
• Shall coordinate with the worship leader and adjust tempo and style of choir accompaniment to enhance the congregation's ability to participate in worship. Attend musician rehearsals, worship service, and special programs.
• Shall develop and provide an activity plan and proposed schedule of all Catholic music during the anticipated worship services.
• Shall provide Catholic Worship Services (52 Sundays total).
• Shall provide musical accompaniment for the congregation, choir, ensembles, and soloists - both vocal and instrumental in accordance with the Chaplain/Pastor's guidance.
• Shall play preludes, postludes, and the required songs during services for the Catholic Worship Service.
• Shall be present at least thirty (30) minutes prior to each service.
• Shall provide accompaniment for choirs, ensembles, and soloists - both vocal and instrumental during the rehearsals.
• The musical accompaniment shall be provided for each scheduled rehearsal in accordance with the Chaplain/Pastor's guidance.
• Shall be present at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to each scheduled rehearsal service.
• Shall provide musical accompaniment for special services/programs as scheduled by the Chaplain/Pastor (12 each).
• Shall be present at least thirty (30) minutes prior to each special service/program.
• Shall provide musical accompaniment for special service/program rehearsals. Rehearsals are scheduled by the Chaplain/Pastor for the purpose of preparation for special services/programs.
• Shall provide accompaniment for choirs, ensembles, soloists, both vocal and instrumental as requested by the Chaplain/Pastor (12 each).
• Shall be present at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to each rehearsal.

Education & Qualifications:
• Musicians shall be musically proficient on their specific instrument (Pianist/Keyboardist/Organist), proficient in reading music, and possess experience performing in religious worship settings.
• Should have personal experience with the military culture and ministry in a multitude combinational and interfaith community ensuring a strong ability to understand the life of military personnel who are subject to deployment, family, separation, frequent moves, and stationing in foreign countries.
• If experience with a military chapel does not exist, the applicant must be willing to learn the unique characteristics of the military chapel community
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Job Title: Catholic Worship Service Choir Director Location: Luke AFB, Arizona... Duties: • Shall Coordinate music requirements to support Sunday Masses, Masses for Special Feast Days, Funeral/Memorial Services (as requested), or other occasions including weekly practice for same and lead the music accompanist at all performances and rehearsals for these Masses. • Direct all worship services providing preludes, postludes, and music for congregational Job Title: Catholic Worship Service Choir Director

Location: Luke AFB, Arizona...

Duties:
• Shall Coordinate music requirements to support Sunday Masses, Masses for Special Feast Days, Funeral/Memorial Services (as requested), or other occasions including weekly practice for same and lead the music accompanist at all performances and rehearsals for these Masses.
• Direct all worship services providing preludes, postludes, and music for congregational singing at appropriate parts of the Mass.
• Assist the Catholic Priest in selecting suitable music for worship services, special community programs, and other services performed as part of the Catholic program.
• Recruit volunteers to participate in musical groups.
• Conduct oneself in a professional and business-like manner.

Education & Qualifications:
• * A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music; preferred but not required.
• * Minimum two years of directing experience within the past five years in a church setting.
• * Preference will be given to those with experience directing Catholic Choirs.
• * Strong preference will be given if that experience is in a military setting.
• * The ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with co-workers, chapel staff, and parishioners.
• * Possess a high level of technical musical ability, be able to sight-read music, and successfully pass an audition.
• * Be able to provide instruction in music reading to members of the worship team.
• * Possess no negative findings in a background check that would preclude working with children.
• * Submit a résumé including academic and work-related references
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via LinkedIn schedule_type: Part-time
Job Title: Catholic Worship Service Choir Director Location: Luke AFB, Arizona... Duties: • Shall Coordinate music requirements to support Sunday Masses, Masses for Special Feast Days, Funeral/Memorial Services (as requested), or other occasions including weekly practice for same and lead the music accompanist at all performances and rehearsals for these Masses. • Direct all worship services providing preludes, postludes, and music for congregational Job Title: Catholic Worship Service Choir Director

Location: Luke AFB, Arizona...

Duties:
• Shall Coordinate music requirements to support Sunday Masses, Masses for Special Feast Days, Funeral/Memorial Services (as requested), or other occasions including weekly practice for same and lead the music accompanist at all performances and rehearsals for these Masses.
• Direct all worship services providing preludes, postludes, and music for congregational singing at appropriate parts of the Mass.
• Assist the Catholic Priest in selecting suitable music for worship services, special community programs, and other services performed as part of the Catholic program.
• Recruit volunteers to participate in musical groups.
• Conduct oneself in a professional and business-like manner.

Education & Qualifications:
• * A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music; preferred but not required.
• * Minimum two years of directing experience within the past five years in a church setting.
• * Preference will be given to those with experience directing Catholic Choirs.
• * Strong preference will be given if that experience is in a military setting.
• * The ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with co-workers, chapel staff, and parishioners.
• * Possess a high level of technical musical ability, be able to sight-read music, and successfully pass an audition.
• * Be able to provide instruction in music reading to members of the worship team.
• * Possess no negative findings in a background check that would preclude working with children.
• * Submit a résumé including academic and work-related references.

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via Paylocity schedule_type: Part-time
Description This position reports to the Pastoral Associate while working in conjunction with the Pastor and the Liturgical team. Primary responsibilities will include the smooth flow of the Sunday Liturgies. Additional hours may be required during the seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Sacramental Masses and Holy Days. Weekly preparation hours are flexible and suggested that the... Coordinator or delegate be present during the weekend Description

This position reports to the Pastoral Associate while working in conjunction with the Pastor and the Liturgical team. Primary responsibilities will include the smooth flow of the Sunday Liturgies. Additional hours may be required during the seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Sacramental Masses and Holy Days. Weekly preparation hours are flexible and suggested that the... Coordinator or delegate be present during the weekend Masses to assure the Liturgy goes smoothly.

Major Responsibilities in Liturgy:

· Coordinates and schedules all Parish Liturgical celebrations in Consultation with the Pastor

· Prepare and schedule monthly Liturgy Committee Meetings

· Work closely with Music Coordinator and Choirs

· Collaborates with the Parish Faith Formation staff regarding sacramental preparation and liturgies (twice per year)

· Ensure that all Liturgical Ministries are up-to-date and meeting the requirements set forth by the Diocesan Call to Protect Office.

Additional Responsibilities apply and may be completed with parish staff and volunteers:

· Supervise the training and recruitment of Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion, Ushers, Ministers of Hospitality, Lectors and Sacristans

· Supervise scheduling of Liturgical Ministries using MSP software

· Assist Arts & Environment Committee

· Supervise the ordering of necessary Liturgical supplies

· Assist with the coordination of Funeral and Wedding Liturgies in consultation with the families and Pastor (Funeral Coordinator stipend applies)

· Help plan and maintain Liturgy budget

· Coordinate with Parish Secretary preparing Pulpit Announcements

· Bulletin articles regarding Liturgical Training

· Order of the Mass (Presiders Book)

· Disperse Readings to Lectors

· Prayers of the Faithful

· Mass Intentions

· Confirm EM’s, Altar Servers, Ushers, Greeters per Mass

Complementary Schedule

Hours at a glance: Weekly

Liturgy – Sat 3-7pm (open church for confessions) 4.0

Liturgy – Sun 7:00am – 2:00pm 7.0

Meetings (monthly including preparation)

Training (monthly including preparation, negotiable)

Liturgy Prep & Admin 7.0

Approximate hours: 18.0
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Job Title: Catholic Music Director Location: Moody AFB, GA... Travel: N/A Duties: • Provide weekly rehearsals for the choir and warm-up session prior to any Liturgical Celebrations to last at least one (1) hour in length • Provide weekly performances during the Catholic Mass to last at least one (1) hour in length • Coordinate all special music to be performed at each service with the Catholic Priest. Qualifications: • Ability to read Job Title: Catholic Music Director

Location: Moody AFB, GA...

Travel: N/A

Duties:
• Provide weekly rehearsals for the choir and warm-up session prior to
any Liturgical Celebrations to last at least one (1) hour in length
• Provide weekly performances during the Catholic Mass to last at least
one (1) hour in length
• Coordinate all special music to be performed at each service with the
Catholic Priest.

Qualifications:
• Ability to read music, teach vocal music part and harmony
• Familiarity with a wide range of Catholic music to include the traditional,
contemporary and liturgical styles
• Have two (2) or more years of experience as a choir director
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Education/Certification:
• Possess a degree in music (Preferred)
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency on piano, keyboard, or organ
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Job title: Catholic Choir Director Location: Patrick Air Force Base, FL... Travel: N/A Duties: • Conduct rehearsals and performances for at least half an hour, but no more than two and for the Catholic Worship Services. Obtain the Catholic Priest’s approval for special music and activities. • Direct the 1030 and 1700 Mass on Sunday • Choose the songs for the worship service and coordinate these songs with the Catholic Priest or his designee, Job title: Catholic Choir Director

Location: Patrick Air Force Base, FL...

Travel: N/A

Duties:
• Conduct rehearsals and performances for at least half an hour, but no more than two and for the Catholic Worship Services. Obtain the Catholic Priest’s approval for special music and activities.
• Direct the 1030 and 1700 Mass on Sunday
• Choose the songs for the worship service and coordinate these songs with the Catholic Priest or his designee, and the Musician.
• Work with the Catholic Priest to select and direct special music when needed.
• Recruit and train members for the choir.
• Be responsible for all requests for equipment and facilities utilized by the choir.

Education/ Qualifications:
• Have practical experience for proficiency in reading, singing, and directing music.
• Have a working knowledge of worship music used in Catholic Worship settings and an ability to learn and direct new songs.
• Will be on time. Will contact supervising chaplain or delegate if there is a time conflict. Will maintain professional appearance.
• Present qualities that demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with chaplain corps members, choir directors, choir members, and members of other faith groups for ecumenical and interfaith services.

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via Catholic Jobs posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Job Description ... MISSION: To build God's Church across generations by living the Eucharist. CLASSIFICATION: Exempt POSITION TYPE: Full-time. Work hours/days are subject to the demands of the position and will include weekends and evenings. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19, 2023 REPORTS TO: Pastor, with indirect reporting also to Business Administrator PARISHES SERVED: Come to the Water Area Catholic Community (ACC) includes DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Job Description
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MISSION: To build God's Church across generations by living the Eucharist.

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full-time. Work hours/days are subject to the demands of the position and will include weekends and evenings.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19, 2023

REPORTS TO: Pastor, with indirect reporting also to Business Administrator

PARISHES SERVED: Come to the Water Area Catholic Community (ACC) includes the Catholic parishes of St. Mary's (Alexandria) - 5,350 registered Catholics, Immaculate Conception (Osakis) - 660, and Saint Nicholas (Belle River) - 390.

Primary Objective: Provide effective leadership, organization, structure, and direction to the comprehensive faith formation and youth ministry efforts of the Come to the Water Area Catholic Community. To foster the personal and spiritual growth of parishioners, drawing them to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community.

Job Duties:
1. Works with the Pastor to develop the vision for faith formation for the ACC.
2. Develops goals, objectives and implements strategies for comprehensive faith formation & youth ministry programs that spans birth to death.
3. Oversees a process for the organization and implementation of programs, and experiences based on the "Directory for Catechesis". The Five Tasks of Catechesis are: Knowledge of the faith, Celebration of the mystery, Forming for life in Christ, Teaching prayer, and Introduction to community life.
4. Working with the Faith Formation Department Team, administers a coordinated approach towards total faith formation for the ACC.
• Develops, oversees, and manages faith formation at all levels, including the following:
Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation) and RCIA.
Elementary Faith Formation using the family formation model (including an active role working with the Catholic school Principal)
Vacation Bible School
Middle School and High School Faith Formation
Youth Ministry (youth retreats & conferences and mission trips)
Young Adult Formation
Adult Formation
• Assesses the formational needs of the faith community.
• Evaluates, designs/selects, and implements the appropriate faith formation curriculums which support lifelong faith formation and meets the needs of the faith community.
• Promotes and makes available retreats, conferences, mission/work projects, and diocesan events.
• Fulfills all diocesan requirements regarding faith formation programs.
5. Ensures faith formation programs are properly staffed through ongoing recruitment, training, supervision, and support of volunteer catechists, leaders, and other volunteers.
6. Identify, guide and support lay leadership within the community to take responsibility for program components.
7. Assists and empowers parishioners to be effective evangelizers and disciple-makers through training and equipping, focusing on evangelization workshops, mentoring, accompaniment, and discernment of charisms with the intended goal of individuals seeing themselves as witnesses of their encounter with Jesus.
8. Collaborates with the Evangelization Team to create, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive approach to evangelization for youth, adults, and families. This includes parishioners, inactive Catholics, and those who do not know Jesus.
9. Responsible for the supervision, development, and evaluation of Faith Formation Department staff.
10. Directs administrative functions connected to faith formation and youth ministry.
11. Maintains relationship with pastor, other parish staff members, catechetical staff, and Diocesan Office of Faith Formation. Also keeps a line of communication open with the public-school officials in the local school districts.
12. Pursues further education and professional development through attendance at diocesan, regional and national conferences and participation in the diocesan network of faith formation ministers.
13. Attends diocesan faith formation and youth ministry meetings as assigned.
14. Serves as Safe Environment Coordinator, ensures all volunteers are compliant and current with diocesan Safe Environment requirements.
15. Assures and is responsible for Safe Environment Training and forms completion for all those involved with faith formation.
16. Participate on Staff Leadership Team.
17. Prepare, submit, and monitor an annual budget for areas of responsibility.
18. Maintain quality and productivity at highest levels.
19. Able to work within a team.
20. Follow safety and good housekeeping practices.
21. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies, Religious Education or equivalent, preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience working in faith formation/religious education.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office & social media.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Essential Job Functions:
• Actively practice the Roman Catholic faith.
• Must have a broad understanding of and ability to articulate Church teaching regarding evangelization, catechesis, prayer, sacraments, and ecclesiology.
• Mission-driven with a vision for Catholic education.
• Flexible and collaborative nature, who inspires and works well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills; time management, delegation, long-range planning.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor in all situations.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:
• Computer and peripheral equipment
• Personal vehicle
• Telephone

Significant Worksite Measurement:
• Variable indoor/outdoor work environments
• File boxes are stacked
• 3-foot step ladder
• Supply totes weigh up to 60 lbs. (may be handled by two people)

Critical Demands:
• Sitting up to 8 hours per day
• Standing up to 8 hours per day
• Squatting, crouch and kneeling - rarely
• Stair climb - occasionally
• Finger manipulation - frequently
• Push/Pull (file drawers, desk drawers) - occasionally
• Travel - occasional local/regional driving trips to meetings and continuing education, youth conferences, and rare bus or air travel for conferences or mission work.

Environmental Exposures:
• Essential functions are performed regularly without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Vision and Hearing Required:
• Near vision - frequent computer and reading correspondence
• Far vision, color discrimination, depth perception minimum reading
• Hearing sensitivity - minimum

Key: Rarely 1-5 % of day
Occasionally 6-33 % of day
Frequently 34-66 % of day
Continuously 67-100 % of day
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Garrett Park, MD is searching for a talented, dynamic, and accomplished professional for the position of organist/pianist accompanist. Working under the supervision of the Director of Music and Pastor, the organist/pianist accompanist provides liturgical music at Holy Cross Catholic Church Masses, performing the organ and piano accompaniment for Cantors, Soloists... Choirs, and the general Parish Community. The goal Holy Cross Catholic Church in Garrett Park, MD is searching for a talented, dynamic, and accomplished professional for the position of organist/pianist accompanist.
Working under the supervision of the Director of Music and Pastor, the organist/pianist accompanist provides liturgical music at Holy Cross Catholic Church Masses, performing the organ and piano accompaniment for Cantors, Soloists... Choirs, and the general Parish Community.

The goal of music at Holy Cross Catholic Church is to encourage a prayerful singing assembly, which joins in the liturgy expressing the Gospel message through sacred music.

This position is part-time. Paid by service/call. Qualifications:
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance in piano and or/organ or comparable work experience in organ and/or piano performance.
• Strong professional level technical competence playing the piano and organ.
• Strong sight-reading skills.
• 2 years of experience as a church musician is desirable providing piano and organ accompaniment for cantors, soloists, a choir and parishioners.
• Should be able to take direction, receive constructive criticism, be respectful of such criticism, and work as a team member.
• Possessing a working knowledge of music in the Catholic Liturgical tradition is a plus.
• Must possess the ability to work well and collaboratively with others, both staff and congregation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer and technology literate.

Responsibilities:
• Must be available to play weekend masses (Sundays 9:30 am and 12:00 pm Masses), including Holy Days (including, but not limited to Christmas, Easter, Holy Week ) as needed, making arrangements in advance if an absence is expected (except Christmas, Easter, Holy Week).
• Arrive at least 45 minutes before each Mass begins to rehearse with Cantor / Choir.
• Our Traditional Choir rehearses on Thursdays from 7-9pm.
• Play all vocal parts for the choir during rehearsals.
• Should be willing to practice sufficiently to maintain the highest professional standards in performance of the music respecting the written tempos indicated, and always being prepared.
• Provide additional support for weddings, funerals, and other liturgical services and events as required. Additional compensation will be provided for all weddings and funeral services.
• Other duties as assigned

Repertoire:
• Typically, four or five congregation hymns per Mass, a responsorial psalm, regular mass parts, one traditional anthem with choir or soloist, a 10-minute prelude and a postlude.
• The Mass usually last 50-60

Compensation commensurate with experience:
• $130 - $200 per Mass
• $130 - $150 per Choir rehearsal
• Special compensation for Christmas, Holy Week and

To be considered for the position, please send a resume along with a cover letter addressing your experience to: music@hcrosschurch.org

Video recordings are welcome. Position remains open until filled
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via Glassdoor posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in La Habra is seeking a choir director to conduct our Sunday 10:00 Mass Adult Choir. The choir director will also conduct the Sunday Pre-Mass rehearsal and a weekly choir rehearsal. The choir director will also conduct the adult choir for Solemnities, Feast Days, Special Liturgies, Concerts, and may schedule additional rehearsals, as needed, for these special... liturgies. • Select and plan appropriate liturgical anthems/choral Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in La Habra is seeking a choir director to conduct our Sunday 10:00 Mass Adult Choir. The choir director will also conduct the Sunday Pre-Mass rehearsal and a weekly choir rehearsal. The choir director will also conduct the adult choir for Solemnities, Feast Days, Special Liturgies, Concerts, and may schedule additional rehearsals, as needed, for these special... liturgies.
• Select and plan appropriate liturgical anthems/choral selections corresponding with the liturgical seasons and readings for Sunday Masses, Solemnities, Feast Days, Special Liturgies, and concerts.
• Collaborate with the music director.
• Prepare a schedule/calendar for the choral year – typically Fall through late Spring.
• Prepare a monthly/seasonal music schedule/planner.
• Maintain a current Adult Choir Roster for the purpose of communication/correspondence with the choir, music director, music librarian(s), and parish staff.
• Coordinate with music librarian(s) in a timely manner to prepare, distribute, collect, and file music.
• Commitment to the Ministry and Mission of the parish.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• A master’s degree in music/choral conducting is preferred. A degree in music is required.
• Five years employment as a choral conductor with experience in church music.
• Well-formed and knowledgeable in the liturgical musical practice of the Roman Catholic Liturgy.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with music ministry staff (music director, cantors, instrumentalists, vocalists), clergy, and parish staff.
• A sincere desire to serve the people of God.

Preferences (not required):
• A practicing Roman Catholic

Wage Range

The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs
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