Ceremonies Explained for Servers

By Bishop Peter Elliott

Product Code: 9781621642992

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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.

POINTS OF INTEREST

An in-depth, detailed manual for all those who assist the clergy in various ways in carrying
out Catholic liturgical ceremonies according to the Roman Rite
There is no other book like this on the market
Primarily addressed to altar servers, of all ages, but should also be used by those who
train them: priests, deacons, seminarians, sacristans, teachers, pastoral associates and youth leaders
Makes a great gift book from parents or grandparents for older children and young people who serve at Mass in their parishes, schools and colleges