Director of Sacred Liturgy, Music and Art Job at St John Paul II Church in Olath

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DIRECTOR OF SACRED LITURGY, MUSIC AND ART

Imagine developing the liturgical and musical life of a Parish and Classical Academy at the foundational level, without the challenges associated with decades of set-in-stone ways of doing things. If this appeals to you, and yours is a pioneering spirit, the Director of Sacred Liturgy, Music and Art position at St. John Paul II Catholic Church & Academy in Olathe, KS might just be for you. With our newly-founded Academy opening in the fall of 2025, and the parish nearing the $24m needed for constructing our classically designed church, the future is bright and exciting at St. JPII! www.stjpii.org

Summary

The Director of Sacred Liturgy, Music and Art will be responsible for developing and overseeing the parish music program, which includes weekend Masses, devotions and special events, as well as forming parishioners to gracefully fulfill liturgical duties. The successful candidate will teach in the Academy (Opening August 2025) and provide direction and music for Academy liturgies and events. He or she will be involved in the development and implementation of an integrated humanities approach to formation at the parish level, in conducting classes and facilitating community outreach. This is a full time, exempt position eligible for benefits.

Primary Responsibilities

The Director of Sacred Liturgy, Music and Art reports to the Pastor and Head of School. Responsibilities include:

· Developing the best of the Catholic musical tradition in the context of suburban, parish life.
· Providing music for the weekend liturgies, devotions and special events.
· Cultivating the musical abilities of parishioners in general and identified musicians in particular.
· Hiring outside parish musicians as needed.
· Overseeing liturgies.
· Coordinating and scheduling musicians and other liturgical ministers.
· Developing the musical ability of the children of the parish.
· Participating in the development and implementation of the humanities-based formation program.
· Teaching approximately ¼ time at the Academy (K-8).

The preferred candidate will be/possess:

· A faithful Catholic in good standing with the Church, whose public and private life reflects the truth and the beauty contained in the music performed and taught.
· A deep historical and theological understanding of the Mass, and an ability to teach the fundamental elements of the Creed.
· A clear perception of the purpose of music in liturgies in order to assist parishioners with their spiritual lives.
· An established prayer life shaped by the Bible, the Sacraments and the Tradition of the Church.
· Mastery of the organ and/or piano. Master’s degree, or equivalent background knowledge, preferred. Bachelor’s with experience is also acceptable.
· Experience developing vocalists and choirs.
· A pioneering spirit.
· Proven teaching and leadership skills.
· Admirable interpersonal skills.

Please submit: 1) Cover letter 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Salary Expectations 4) Three professional references with names, relationship, phone number and email address 5) One pastoral reference. Materials should be emailed to Meredith Patterson, Head of Operations, at: meredithpatterson@jp2kc.org.

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