Guide For Sacristans Third Edition

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

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.

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

This popular pre-Vatican II sacristy manual (1932) encapsulates all the ceremonies of the Traditional Roman Rite. The sacristan learns how to prepare for the Traditional Latin Mass, Sacraments, Vespers, Benediction, Baptism, Pontifical Mass, and more in a succinct and precise way. This indispensable guide for the Traditional Roman Rite schools sacristans on how to prepare for each of the ceremonies of the liturgical year, as well as special feasts. This comprehensive manual teaches sacristans what vestments to lay out, how to prepare the Altar, and what special features each particular ceremony contains. Fr. William A. O'Brien, a pastor, teacher, and liturgy expert defines each term and provides easy-to-understand illustrations and diagrams. This newly typeset edition of Fr. Scott A. Haynes provides sacristans with a much-needed guide for the ancient Roman Rite.