Communion Minister Training Guidelines

Prepared by the Associate for Liturgy of the Diocese of San José Most Communion ministers want to do a good job, and they put a lot of effort into doing their ministry well. These suggestions will help pastors, liturgy directors, and Communion ministry coordinators...

Pastoral Guidelines for the Use of Technology

 Diocese of San Jose This document is to provide guidance to pastoral ministers on the use of technology. They are merely guidelines and are not meant to be policy. The Diocese of San Jose has not yet formulated clear policy on some of the tools that are discussed...

Tribunal Workshop – Sacramental Record Keeping: Canonical Guidelines & Best Practices

Event for Parish Personnel & Volunteers

The Tribunal Office of the Diocese of San Jose will be conducting this Workshop designed for Parish Staff and Volunteers (new or needing a refresher) handling the ministry of Parish Sacramental Record-Keeping, and the storage and proper handling of Sacramental Registers.
The workshop includes Adoptions, Changing and Removing of Entries, Missing/Unrecorded and other Notations.
Please join us!
May 3, 2016, Tuesday
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Diocese of San Jose Chancery
1150 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95112
To RSVP or if you have any questions,
please e-mail  Sr. Sofia Berrones, MCDP, or call 408-983-0219
with the following information:

  • Name
  • Parish
  • Phone Number
Flyer – MAY 3 WORKSHOP – SACRAMENTAL RECORDS

Part-time Director of Music for St. Justin Parish

The Director of Music for St. Justin Parish is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of the music for all parish liturgical/sacramental celebrations – including Sunday Masses, Holy Days, Christmas, Triduum, Easter, Confirmation, as well as any other special liturgical event.  The main goal of the Music Director is to prepare music that will lead the parishioners to full, conscious, and active participation in all of our liturgical celebrations.  The Director reports to the Pastor and will work closely with Parochial Vicar, Catechetical Director, Wedding Coordinator, and all music ministry individuals.

Specific duties/responsibilities include:

  • Provide for music and musicians for all Sunday and other major celebrations. Select liturgically appropriate music for all liturgies with a goal of engaging the congregation in worship.
  • Serving as principal musician and ensemble director.
  • Recruiting, scheduling, and ensuring proper preparation of all parish music ministers.
  • Train, direct, supervise and expand choirs, ensembles, and volunteer cantors.
  • Work to foster and create a spirit of collaboration with the presiders and other liturgical ministers.
  • Keep well-informed of developments in liturgical practice and music nationally as well as Diocesan policies and guidelines and update music ministers and the parish on these matters.

Requirements:

  • Must be a practicing Catholic and possess strong knowledge of Catholic music and worship.
  • Possess a passion for liturgical music and is committed to reflecting the parish community’s needs. Must be committed to quality liturgical celebrations.
  • Skilled accompanist with ability to lead ensembles, and a pleasant singing voice.
  • Strong leadership, well-organized, and able to work in a collaborative setting; must be attentive to detail with good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Dependable, responsible, self-motivated, creative, and accountable.
  • Working knowledge of sound systems and microphones.
  • Must successfully pass required background and fingerprinting check as well as all Safe Environment Training.
  • The preferred applicant will have significant music/liturgical ministry experience, knowledge of and pastoral application of Church liturgical documents and music resources, and a bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent education and experience.

How to Apply: Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to Fr. Christopher J. Bransfield, Pastor at  cbransfield@dsj.org

Pay Range: $23.50- $34.07 per hour based on experience and education.

Middle School Math & Science Teacher , Resurrection School

Resurrection School, located in Sunnyvale, CA is in the heart of Silicon Valley.  We are committed to a Catholic education with an academically rigorous curriculum. We are seeking to hire a full-time, Middle School Math & Science teacher. The energetic, inclusive, and compassionate teacher should strive to make a difference in the lives of children, while fostering expectations academically, socially, and emotionally in the classroom.

Mission Statement: Resurrection School seeks to develop each student’s lifelong moral and intellectual foundation by nurturing every child’s unique potential, spiritually and academically, in a Christ-centered, peace-filled, family-involved environment.

er the general supervision of the principal, teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of a faith, academic, and socio-emotional program that follows the Diocesan, California, and school standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices. 
  • Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student. 
  • Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions. 
  • Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment. 
  • Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective. 
  • Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration. 
  • Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools 
  • Collaborate with school employees. 
  • Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis. 
  • Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration. 
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information. 

Other Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment. 
  • Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators. 
  • Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students. 
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook. 
  • Work as part of a team 
  • Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed. 

Vision, Strategy and Leadership: 

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 

Collaboration and Communication: 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

  • Strong managerial and administrative skills 
  • Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public. 
  • Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner. 
  • Self-motivated and reliable. 
  • Knowledge of first-aid procedures. 
  • Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy. 
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external). 
  • Ethical and discreet team player. 

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Education and/or Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree is required. 
  • A valid CA teaching credential preferred. 
  • Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred. 
  • Experience in Catholic education, preferred. 

Leadership Skills: 

  • Coaching/Mentoring 

Language Skills:  

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school. 
  • English, required. 

Technical Skills:  

  • Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications. 
  • Experience with school information systems (SIS). 

Physical Demands:  

  • Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting. 
  • Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system. 
  • Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards. 
  • Level of vision, hearing, speaking required. 

Other Requirements:  

  • Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.  
  • Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith. 

 

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to jacqueline.wright@dsj.org

Please note: Candidates who are invited to interview will be contacted to arrange interview times.

Annual salary is based on Salary scale in accordance with the Teacher Salary Guidelines. Salary Range: $63,000 – $100,000 per year based on education and experience.