General Instruction of the Roman Missal

General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Author: Catholic Church
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574555431

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.

Serve God with Gladness

Serve God with Gladness
Author: David Philippart
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1998
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781568541518

The author is a veteran server who began serving when he was in the fourth grade. His expertise on church environment is reflected in clear discussions of the church building and of poking around in the nooks and crannies of the sacristy. In true workbook style, many pages have sections to fill in and activities to do. Artwork, photographs and diagrams illustrate actions and movement clearly. Vocabulary words are indicated in bold type and their definitions can be found in the glossary in the back of the book. Quantity pricing makes it possible for you to buy each server his or her own copy.

Ceremonies Explained for Servers

Ceremonies Explained for Servers
Author: Peter J. Elliott
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2020-01-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1642291021

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.

The Ministry of Servers

The Ministry of Servers
Author: Michael Kwatera
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 081464872X

The Ministry of Servers is a simple and concise, yet comprehensive, guide for altar servers and their instructors. This book will be easily understood by children who fulfill this essential ministry to God and God's people. The Collegeville Ministry series provides practical, effective help for those serving the parish through various ministries. Brand-new volumes complement the already popular existing volumes that have been completely updated and expanded. The Collegeville Ministry series offers inexpensive, yet comprehensive, training on the various liturgical roles. Each booklet is prepared by a specialist in the field and provides down to earth suggestions for making ministry more meaningful for the ministers and those they serve.

Called to Serve

Called to Serve
Author: Albert J. Nevins
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor Publishing
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1993
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780879736637

Altar servers will really appreciate receiving this tool to help know "when to do what" during Mass.

Guide for Altar Servers

Guide for Altar Servers
Author: Michael Ruszala
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764827228

This engaging booklet is an essential tool for any youth preparing to serve at Mass or training for the role of altar server. Key terms, liturgical guidance, and practical tips are presented in a simple and friendly tone with questions, activities, and images depicting the vestments, sacred vessels, and other key items used at Mass. Servers continually change as older children move to other roles or serve the parish in other ways, and younger children require training. Guide for Altar Servers is a practical, complete, and cost-effective tool that introduces children to this important ministry. Content includes: a brief background and history of the ministry current Church requirements and regulations spiritual preparations and practical suggestions the basic process of serving Sunday Mass descriptions of the vestments, sacred vessels, and other key terms tips for special occasions and situations pictures and puzzles that reinforce key concepts. Servers continually change as older children move to other roles or serve the parish in other ways, and younger children require training. Guide for Altar Servers is a practical, complete, and cost-effective tool that introduces children to this important ministry.

Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero

Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero
Author: Catholic Church
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2006-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574557114

As the number of available priests has declined, the Sunday Mass is becoming less and less available in some parishes and dioceses. Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest addresses this growing reality by providing the appropriate ritual to be used in the celebrating community. This revised ritual edition of Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest is fully bilingual, with Spanish and English printed side by side. It includes Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and two appendices, Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and Gathered in Steadfast Faith. This beautifully bound ritual book includes three ribbons and is printed in two colors. It will be a welcome addition to the sacristy or library of every parish, school, convent, and religious house.

The Living Word™

The Living Word™
Author: Leisa Anslinger
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 161671431X

This easy-to-use resource provides initiation ministers with the pastoral tools needed to lead dismissal sessions with adults preparing for Baptism. Through reflection and discussion, each dismissal session guide helps to develop the catechumen’s relationship with Christ, self, and neighbor by internalizing the Word, concentrating their prayer around the Scriptures, and becoming familiar with the teachings of the Church. The step-by-step format makes leading the dismissal an easy and prayerful experience.

Guide for Servers

Guide for Servers
Author: Corinna Laughlin
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012
Genre: Acolytes
ISBN: 1616711248

A Manual for Acolytes

A Manual for Acolytes
Author: Dennis G. Michno
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 97
Release: 1991-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0819212725

A valuable handbook for the server at all liturgical celebrations. Complete with illustrations, this volume covers in careful detail all the responsibilities and duties of the acolyte.