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Cantor

St Charles, MO, US, 63301-2861

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area.  Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

St Peter Parish (St. Charles, MO), is seeking a Cantor for weddings and funerals. This is an on call, as needed position.

Job Responsibilities

Role includes, though not limited to:

• Availability for weekend and weekday weddings and funerals.

• Knowledge of Catholic wedding masses and funerals

• Knowledge of common songs for weddings and funerals, or the ability to learn them quickly

• Ability to work with different accompanists

• Experience as a cantor at Catholic masses a plus

• Ability to read music a plus

• Rehearsal time will be required.

• Understanding of acoustics as pertaining to the space(s) in which the parish worships

• Understanding of various musical elements used with liturgies (e.g. litanies, acclamations, psalmody, and contemporary song forms and styles)

Job Requirements

  • Practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church

  • Pleasant, confident singing voice with good pitch, diction, and musical sensitivity

  • Ability to lead congregational singing clearly and reverently

  • Willingness to learn and follow liturgical norms and directives of the parish and Church

  • Completion of Safe Environment Training and background check (per diocesan requirements)

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.  
 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. 

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Benefits

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As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.

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