341302 - Sacristan

Carries out administrative duties for churches and parishes, ensures equipment maintenance and provides assistance to parish priests or other higher-ranking individuals. Performs auxiliary tasks before and after mass, cleans, prepares utensils, and assists the priest.

Main activities

* check that the supplies are properly cleaned and arranged;
* perform certain preparatory tasks before the liturgy, prepare holy water and supplies, participate in the liturgy and perform their duties;
* take care of the church and ensures that everything is neat and clean, clean the floors, sweep dust, and maintain order and cleanliness every day;
* ensure that church supplies are properly updated and replaced when they break or scratches appear;
* organize worship ceremonies, prepare for baptism and funeral ceremonies and oversee the course of these ceremonies.

Characteristic competences

* look after church supplies;
* keep the church tidy;
* prepare for the liturgy;
* organize worship ceremonies;
* prepare for baptism and funeral ceremonies.