Director of Music and Liturgy

Location: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Indianapolis

Posted: May 8, 2025

St. Lawrence Catholic Church seeks a dynamic and faith-filled Music Director to lead and grow our parish music ministry. The ideal candidate will inspire full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy through music, while fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment for musicians and parishioners alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and direct music for all liturgical celebrations, including:
  • Weekend Masses (5)
  • Weekday Masses (2)
  • Holy Days, funerals, weddings, quinceañeras, and school liturgies
• Lead and coordinate choirs (Traditional, Youth, Hispanic and Haitian), cantors, and accompanists
• Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer musicians
• Schedule and conduct rehearsals; arrange for substitutes as needed
• Select and prepare music in collaboration with the Pastor
• Oversee maintenance of instruments and music library
• Prepare worship aids for special liturgies
• Manage the music ministry budget
• Participate in parish events and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pastoral music ministry
• Proficiency in voice, piano, organ, and choral conducting
• Strong knowledge of Catholic liturgy and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to living in harmony with the Church’s moral teachings
• Ability to pass background screening and complete Archdiocesan Child Safety Training
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish, French, or Haitian Creole)
• Familiarity with both traditional and contemporary liturgical music

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to: Andy Ritter at aritter@stlawrence.net.