Director of Liturgy

Job Description

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Job Posting: Director of Liturgy
Location: The Cathedral of Christ the King
Lexington KY

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter including experience, expected salary range, date available, and any additional information about yourself, and experience in the church you would like to share, please include 3 references (2 of which are job related associates) and contact information.
by May 31, 2025, to ctkseniors@cdlex.org.

Summary
The parish of the Cathedral of Christ the King, located in the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Liturgy. This is a growing parish of 1600 families and a large school with grades K-8, with twice a day daily Masses (and a weekly school Mass) as well as one Saturday evening and four Sunday Masses. The Director of Liturgy collaborates with clergy, parish leadership, staff and ministry leaders/volunteers to prepare, coordinate and execute all parish liturgical celebrations to provide a quality liturgical experience that celebrates and strengthens the parishioners journey of faith and encourages "full conscious and active participation" as called for by the Second Vatican Council. The Director also works closely with the Diocesan Liturgical Commission as regards to diocesan liturgies taking place at the Cathedral. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time position that requires some evening and weekends.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES included, but not limited to:
• Oversee preparation and execution of all liturgical celebrations such as Mass, prayer services, sacramental celebrations and funerals:
o Collaborate with parish staff and ministry leaders/volunteers to oversee the celebration of Weekday and Sunday Masses, including school, CCD and CGS liturgies
o Collaborate with parish priests, deacons and the parish wedding coordinator regarding baptisms and weddings to ensure the liturgical celebrations of these sacraments are liturgically appropriate
o Coordinate with the Faith Formation Coordinator, Children's Ministry Coordinator, Youth Director and School personnel regarding Sacramental Masses, including OCIA Rites, Confirmation, and First Holy Communions
o Meet with family of deceased to schedule and prepare for funeral liturgies, working closely with Bereavement Ministry leaders to facilitate a loving and pastoral process
o Coordinate with various parish groups to manage other liturgical celebrations and special devotions
o Coordinate with the Diocesan Liturgical Commission and the Bishop's office regarding Diocesan liturgies or those in which the bishop presides that are held at the Cathedral.
o Prepare scripts/worship aids, and special blessings as needed for any liturgical celebration
o Oversee the planning and execution of appropriate Art and Environment throughout the liturgical year in coordination with volunteers, and the Facility Manager, as well as various parish and outside groups
• Ensure the integrity of the liturgical year in coordination with clergy, liturgical ministers, Liturgy Committee and Director of Music Ministry, making sure consideration for the liturgical year is included in the parish calendar
• Attend all staff meetings, liturgy committee meetings and other meetings as requested by Rector.
• Work with the liturgy committee in recruitment, training, spiritual formation, and scheduling of all liturgical ministers in collaboration with the volunteer heads of each ministry such as Sacristans, Lectors, Servers, Ushers/Hospitality Ministers, Eucharistic Ministries throughout the year as needed
• Work with the Facilities Manager on the sound system, maintenance, updates, general operations of the system
• Manage and maintain liturgical supplies, vestments, liturgical books, linens, etc.
• Work with the controller to establish a budget for liturgical needs

QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate should be/have:
• A bachelor's degree minimal, in theology or liturgical studies
• Minium 2 years' experience in this position at a parish or diocesan position planning and executing liturgies preferred
• A practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
• A strong knowledge of Catholic Faith, Doctrine, Prayer, Liturgical Rites, liturgical principles, norms and rubrics
• A flexible schedule to accommodate evenings, weekends and busy seasons within the liturgical year
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask
• A collaborative spirit, and the ability to work well with others
• Capacity to be flexible when sudden changes or conflicts arise
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or 365, Google Workspace and/or Adobe products

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The ability to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time. The ability to climb steps, the ability to exert physical efforts that may require lifting 30 pounds, carrying, pushing, and moving objects and materials. The ability to use hands and arms as needed to perform various tasks. The ability to hear and see. To perform this job successfully the candidate needs to possess the ability and aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. These requirements are representative of the minimal level of knowledge, skills and ability for this position.

About the Employer

Loving God, Serving Others and Forming Disciples of Jesus Christ in His Holy Church

Cathedral of Christ the King
299 Colony Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40502
website: cathedralctk.org