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Catholic Musician

Great Lakes, IL · On-site

Catholic Musician Location: Recruit Memorial Chapel and Blue Jacket Memorial Chapel, Great Lakes ... Play music at Sunday service of worship: 104 units. * Conduct Music for special services of worship ...

Ladgov Corporation

Catholic Musician

Great Lakes, IL · On-site

Demonstrated proficiency in a broad range of sacred music genres appropriate for Roman Catholic Mass and liturgical celebrations. Duties: * Provide musical accompaniment for Sunday worship services ...

Ladgov Corporation

Catholic Musician

Great Lakes, IL · On-site

Catholic Musician Location: Recruit Memorial Chapel and Blue Jacket Memorial Chapel, Great Lakes ... Play music at Sunday service of worship: 104 units. * Conduct Music for special services of worship ...

Ladgov Corporation

Catholic Musician

Great Lakes, IL · On-site

Play music for Command Memorial Services as needed: 5 units. * Lead volunteer choirs in both ... with a Roman Catholic congregation or religious worship. * The applicant Shall demonstrate ...

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How much do catholic music jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for catholic music in the United States is $57,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $64,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Catholic Music vs Catholic Worship Coordinator?

AspectCatholic MusicCatholic Worship Coordinator
Required CredentialsMusic degrees, choir/directing experienceReligious education, event planning experience
Work EnvironmentChurches, religious events, choir practicesChurch services, event coordination, community outreach
Employer & Industry UsageReligious institutions, music ministriesChurches, dioceses, religious organizations

While Catholic Music focuses on performing and leading music during services, Catholic Worship Coordinators oversee the planning and organization of worship activities, including music, ensuring smooth service flow. Both roles often collaborate but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is Catholic music?

Catholic music refers to the body of sacred music used in the liturgy and worship of the Roman Catholic Church. This includes Gregorian chant, hymns, psalms, Mass settings, and contemporary worship songs that align with Catholic teachings. The music serves to enhance the liturgical experience, foster prayer, and express the beliefs and traditions of the faith.

What are some common challenges faced by Catholic Music Directors when planning liturgical music for diverse congregations?

Catholic Music Directors often encounter the challenge of selecting music that resonates with a congregation’s wide range of ages, cultures, and musical preferences while adhering to liturgical guidelines. Balancing traditional hymns with contemporary pieces, and ensuring that selections support the liturgical season and readings, requires thoughtful planning and sensitivity. Additionally, directors frequently coordinate with clergy, choir members, and volunteers, which calls for strong communication and organizational skills. Success in this role involves flexibility and a commitment to fostering unity and participation through music.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Catholic Music Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Catholic Music Director, you need a solid background in music theory, choral conducting, and liturgical music, often supported by a music degree and experience with sacred repertoire. Familiarity with instruments such as organ or piano, as well as proficiency with music notation software and knowledge of Catholic liturgical practices, is typically essential. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills help you collaborate with clergy, choir members, and volunteers effectively. These skills ensure that music enhances the worship experience, fosters community participation, and aligns with the liturgical calendar.
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Infographic showing various Catholic Music job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,731 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Pastoral Assistant Music Liturgy

4000 Archdiocese of Seattle Payroll Svc

Yelm, WA • On-site

$21K - $27K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Primary Responsibility
St. Columban Catholic Church in Yelm, Washington is searching for an Organist/Choir director to serve as our PAA for Music and Liturgy. St. Columban's ordinarily makes use of antiphonal chants and traditional hymns and uses the organ almost exclusively. The parish is in a beautiful, small but growing rural community, with two weekend masses: Saturday evening and Sunday morning. The person in this part time role will also assist with planning and executing all liturgical celebrations at the parish including: all parish liturgies/celebrations and celebrations for the parish including Weddings, Funerals, and Quincenearas as needed.
Compensation will range from $21per hour to $25per hour equivalent but will be paid on a salary basis. Any offered salary will depend on individual candidate experience.
Please contact Jennifer Langham, jennifer@saintcolumbanyelm.org for more information on how to apply.
Secondary Music and Liturgy Responsibilities
  1. Serves as Choir Coordinator and Leader, including recruitment, training, musical selection, rehearsal, and direction.
  2. Plays the Pipe Organ for parish liturgies and events or at a minimum can play piano and is comfortable singing and leading the people's response.
  3. Provides weekly rehearsal time for the choir to prepare for upcoming liturgies and can offer flexible additional rehearsal times as needed, especially for the larger Solemnities such as Christmas and Easter.
  4. Has proficiency with computers/technology to populate and provide a monthly list of hymns/antiphons to the choir and provide recordings on the parish website for Choir to practice with.
  5. Serves as Liturgy Coordinator to ensure that all liturgical needs for Mass are met or covered including working with the pastor to schedule equitable Mass times for both St. Peter Mission and St. Columban Parish, setting up rehearsals as needed, providing direction on the appropriate readings, and an Order of Mass for any given celebration as needed.
  6. Collaborates with Liturgical Ministry leaders/volunteers to communicate liturgical needs and duties for any given liturgy or celebration
  7. Maintain volunteer agreements and liability waivers for volunteers under position's purview and collaborate with Safe Environment Coordinator to maintain volunteer compliance as needed.
  8. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications
  1. Level of music proficiency necessary to carry out the duties of this position.
  2. Familiarity with the tradition of Catholic music and the Roman Catholic order of the Mass.
  3. Ability and willingness to create a music program rooted in Catholic musical tradition.

Other Elements
  1. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  2. Ability to recruit and lead volunteers.
  3. Openness to flexible hours, including regular weekend and evening work.
  4. Practicing Roman Catholic preferred.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.

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