Ceremonies Explained for Servers
Ceremonies Explained for Servers

Author: Peter J. Elliott

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2020-01-17

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 1642291021

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Ceremonies Explained for Servers may well be called the "mother of all servers' manuals". This is the most detailed guide available for servers and those who train and supervise them at the altar. In accessible language, Ceremonies covers the roles of servers in a wide range of Catholic liturgical celebrations. These are described in full, such as: the Mass in both the Ordinary and Extraordinary forms, the seven sacraments, the ceremonies of Holy Week, the Liturgy of the Hours, funeral rites, the liturgies that are celebrated by a bishop and major blessings. Ceremonies also provides accurate explanations for each of these rites, with Catholic teaching on the liturgy and sacraments and a history of the ministry of servers. The skills, techniques and discipline involved in serving are explained, such as: how a procession should move, how to assist with incense, team-work and responding in emergencies and unforeseen situations. A spirituality of this ministry runs through the manual, with an underlying theme of service and vocation. In an encouraging personal way, Ceremonies sets out high spiritual ideals that can inspire and guide those who enhance Catholic worship through their ministry.

Guide for Sacristans, Third Edition
Guide for Sacristans, Third Edition

Author: Corinna Laughlin

Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications

Published: 2021-09-01

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1616715847

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The work of the sacristan is extremely important, for without their preparations, the Mass cannot begin. Sacristans work behind the scenes to help ensure proper celebration of the liturgy, setting out the books, the vestments, the vessels, the bread, and the wine. Grounded in Church doctrine and liturgical practice, this updated guide provides newly formed and experienced sacristans with the skills and theological insights to help them fulfill these crucial tasks. This guide includes: -Theological and historical reflections on the liturgy and the ministry -Practical skill-building and advice for serving in this role -Ways to deepen your spirituality and call to discipleship -Answers to frequently asked questions -Recommended resources -A glossary -Questions for discussion and reflection

The Sacristy Manual
The Sacristy Manual

Author: G. Thomas Ryan

Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 161671042X

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Lists that will help you set up for a variety of liturgies, and summaries of the documentation about how the areas of the worship space are best arranged and appointed.

How to Serve
How to Serve

Author: Dom Matthew Britt

Publisher: TAN Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1618904256

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The ever increasing interest in the Liturgical Traditions of the Church gives rise to the need for adequately trained altar servers and what better way to assist than to resurrect this classic! This famous handbook is an invaluable resource for all altar boys from beginning to advanced. Though written for Instructors, this manual can also be used for home study, schools and sacristies. Dom Matthew Britt begins by offering specific instructions on common ceremonial actions, including how to make the proper bow, how to light the candles, and how to carry the Missal. He also walks the servers step-by-step through Low Mass (with one or two servers), High Mass, Solemn High Masses, Nuptial and Requiem Masses, Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Contains more than 24 diagrams showing the various actions and positions of acolytes, Thurifer, Master of Ceremonies, Sub-Deacon, and Deacon. Includes servers responses for the 1962 Latin Mass. How to Serve is a brief and clear manual from 1934 that is simply the best book of its kind. It will once again become the standard reference for acolytes, handing on to young servers the disciplines necessary for reverent Catholic ceremonies. Every altar boy "should realize that...he is , after the priest, and in the absence of other priests or Sacred Ministers, the closest one in the whole church to our Divine Savior in the Blessed Sacrament. Occupying this very important position in his parish, an Altar Boy's conduct should be exemplary at all times and in all places." - Rev. Joseph W. Kavanagh, author of The Altar Boys Ceremonial

General Instruction of the Roman Missal
General Instruction of the Roman Missal

Author: Catholic Church

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9781574555431

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From USCCB Publishing, this revision of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) seeks to promote more conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful in the mystery of the Eucharist. While the Missale Romanum contains the rite and prayers for Mass, the GIRM provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass as well as other information related to the Mass.

Church Linens
Church Linens

Author: Dom Matthew Britt Osb

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2013-01-10

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781481958578

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CHURCH LINENS A Guide for Altar Societies Compiled and Edited by DOM MATTHEW BRITT. O s. B. St. Martin's The care of the linens used in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is a most sacred obligation, which must be discharged most carefully. This little work goes step by step in the proper care of these holy linens. MATERIALS FOR ALTAR LINENS THE ALTAR CLOTHS THE CORPORAL THE PALL THE PURIFICATOR THE FINGER TOWEL THE CREDENCE COVER THE COMMUNION CLOTH AND PATEN THE BURSE FOR THE COMMUNION PATEN THE FRONTAL (ANTEPENDIUM) THE FRONTLET . THE TABERNACLE VEIL THE CIBORIUM VEIL THE MONSTRANCE VEIL THE AM ICE THE ALB THE CINCTURE THE SURPLICE THE ALTAR COVER WASHING SACRED LINENS VEIL OF THE MISSAL STAND LITURGICAL COLORS Let us consider an excerpt: "It is quite possible," says Dom Roulin, "to have a simple and inexpensive altar, a block of stone, or even a neat woodwork frame containing the altar stone, and a frontal to cover it tastefully. It is not essential that the frontal be embroidered. A piece of silk damask in yellow and white, or red and yellow, or a single color, red, or green, or whatever it may be, is all that is required. One may allow oneself the addition of a monogram, or of a fringe along the upper edge or along the lower edge of the frontal; or one may have two or four vertical bands, hanging like stoles from the upper edge. The monogram and the orphreys are distinct improvements if they are well proportioned and rightly adjusted. They are certainly to be preferred to the narrow strips of gold lace, stiff, monotonous, and not appreciably decorative, that are stitched onto certain frontals."