Sacristan and Assistants

Mission
Skills Needed
Training
Time Commitment
Additional Information

Mission
The sacristan and assistants do weekly light cleaning in the churches, order supplies used in the sacristy, care for liturgical garments, and clean candle holders and other liturgical articles. (Also see information on church dusters and care of chalice purificator linens.)

Skills Needed
Those involved in this ministry should have:

• Reverence for the environment in which their work is performed
• Reliability and commitment in performing their duties
• Interest in contributing time and effort to enhance worship experience

Training
On the job training is provided, with attention to detail. Training includes an explanation of liturgical cycles and associated relationships to worship.

Time Commitment
Approximately 2-4 hours per week, depending on time of year. Time involvement is higher during Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter seasons.

Additional Information
Please contact the Office of Stewardship and Development at 262-377-1070, ext. 229 or send an email.

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