Liturgy Coordinator

Liturgy Coordinator Job Description
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The youth ministry Liturgy coordinator works with youth ministry members in planning and implementing the quarterly youth ministry liturgies. This position fosters the involvement of young people in Liturgy, and enables our young people to minister to the parish community.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruit lectors, greeters, offertory procession, and eucharistic ministers.
  • Plan an appropriate presentation of the readings, incorporating drama and a reflection on the readings provided by a young person. Any drama should be rehearsed and any reflection should be reviewed and practiced. Both should be approved by the pastor.
  • Arrange for any special environment, including banners, posters, props, etc.
  • Coordinate setting up the church prior to Liturgy (gifts, sanctuary, and environment).
  • Remind liturgy participants of dates and duties prior to Liturgy.

Term: This is a one-year renewable position, beginning each July.

Support: The coordinator of youth ministry provides support and the parish Liturgy Committee is available as a resource. The coordinator of youth ministry provides a Liturgy Planning Sheet as a guide.