Posted: 05/15/2026
The Community of the Good Shepherd is currently taking applications for a part-time (15 hours a week) Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation and Children’s Liturgy of the Word. The primary function of this position is sacramental preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Eucharist. This position is also responsible for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word program.
Major responsibilities for this position are listed below.
- Provide/lead Baptism instruction, schedule Baptisms, schedule presiders for the Sacrament of Baptism, schedule of coordinators for the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism.
- Schedule teachers for Children’s Liturgy of the Word, supervise the program on Sundays and prepare reflections for the children.
- First Reconciliation: prepare the calendar for classes, host Parent and Child Dinner as well as give a talk, prepare two workshops for the children, supervise volunteer teachers, plan the First Reconciliation service as well as secure additional priests for the service, assure that all children are baptized members of the parish, and that they are adequately prepared for reception of the sacrament.
- First Eucharist: preparing the calendar, hosting parent and child dinner and giving presentation, preparing for three separate First Eucharist groups (each group has one workshop, one retreat, one practice and one celebration), supervise volunteer teachers, planning liturgies, assuring children are adequately prepared for reception of the sacrament, tutor special needs children in their sacramental preparation, and secure supplies necessary for workshops and retreats.
- Schedule assisting priests for Reconciliation Services during Advent and Lent.
- Provide backup for weekend Mass help.
This position requires good communication and organization skills, knowledge of Theology of Sacraments, Mass, liturgies, and experience with public speaking. A certificate through the Archdiocese and experience teaching children are desired. This is a part-time position, 15 hours a week working in an office environment.