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Altar Server Manual Second Edition: March 27, 2019 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...... 3 Our Formation Program ...... 3 Server Leadership Team ...... 3 Other Organizational Details ...... 4 CHAPTER 1: SERVING AT SUNDAY ...... 6 Observer Role ...... 6 Before Mass ...... 6 During Mass ...... 8 After Mass ...... 17 CHAPTER 2: PERSONAL PRESENTATION ...... 18 CHAPTER 3: PARTS OF THE MASS ...... 20 CHAPTER 4: BASIC LITURGICAL VOCABULARY ...... 23 CHAPTER 5: INTERMEDIATE LITURGICAL VOCABULARY ...... 27 CHAPTER 6: ADVANCED LITURGICAL VOCABULARY ...... 31 CHAPTER 7: SACRED SPACES ...... 35

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 2 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ministry of serving at the table of the Lord! We hope that you will give yourself eagerly to this very rewarding service to God and the Church. We also hope that this work of helping the celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the mass will help you to appreciate the mass and all the ways that the Church prays and celebrates her faith. There is so much to learn, and the more you learn the more you will come to love this service. It is our hope that you will seek to be the best “It is our hope that you will seek that you can be; to make yourself available as often as you can. With a little dedication and time to be the best altar server that you will come to have a real mastery of all the you can be; to make yourself different aspects and events that are part of the of the Church. available as often as you can.”

Our Formation Program For this Spring and Summer of 2019, our formation will consist of serving at a Sunday mass and thurifer training. Later in the year, we’ll expand the program to include a clear system of advancement, trainings on other roles and types of , social events, leadership opportunities and more. Such trainings for roles and types of liturgies will include the , thurifer, , baptisms, funerals, etc. These will be able to be done in trainings at the church and some will be possible at home with the training manual. In the end our goal is for you to have a love of the , be able to fully participate, be a well-rounded server, and to serve at the Lord’s table effectively with ease and reverence. We don’t want any liturgical flower pots! Altar Server Leadership Team Helping you to grow and mature as an altar server will be a whole team of adult formators. These adults will eventually help teach and direct you in trainings. They will regularly attend a certain mass time to be available to help answer any questions before mass and give constructive criticism after mass to help you master altar serving. Eventually they can award you merits after you have shown the necessary requirements or for excellence in serving. These merits will be explained at a future date as part of the expanded formation program. These adults also assist the Director of Liturgy as needed and should be treated with respect. At present our formation team consists of the following adults. Name E-mail Phone Mass Time Paul Juárez [email protected] 512-442-3602, ext. 1009 Rotates between 3-4 masses every weekend. Paul Madrid [email protected] Cell 512-814-8712 Sun. 7:30 am

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 3 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM Other Organizational Details Schedule The schedule for serving will be overseen by the liturgy director and Ann Thornton. You will be scheduled for exact dates over a two month period starting in June 2019. The current schedule will be left through the end of May 2019. At the training, you will indicate to us your preferred mass time, if you are willing to serve at any other mass time, and any away dates. Until more servers are brought on board, we’ll need servers to serve about every two or three weeks. If your parent is a mass volunteer and you want to have your family serve at the same time or if you have any other schedule requests, please indicate that on the Schedule Request Form at training or with the Liturgist as schedules change. We’ll then use this info to e-mail your schedule. New schedules for everyone will be e-mailed, posted on our website, copies will be made available in the , and if needed or by request, schedules may be mailed to households. If you are a new server and until you can be incorporated into the new schedule, you may begin serving as a substitute or extra server after training is complete. A normal mass can accommodate up to seven servers although the goal is five servers. Current altar servers are encouraged to check-in the Sacristy to see if there is a need for substitute servers. We ask that everyone on the schedule remain faithful to it. We understand that emergencies, vacation, school, or other circumstances prevent one from serving as scheduled. Unless those circumstances arise, we ask that you make every effort to serve as scheduled. The schedule can be found online as a PDF at www.st-ignatius.org/mass-volunteer-schedules for all the mass volunteer groups. It will be updated as needed. Schedules may also be picked-up in the Sacristy. Substitutions In the event that you are unable to serve as scheduled and there are three or less scheduled for that mass time and date, please request a sub by e-mailing the group in advance. E-mail the group at [email protected]. Indicate the date and mass time; you may even offer to trade dates. The liturgy director does receive copies of e-mails sent to the group. Once a sub has been identified, e-mail Paul Juárez at [email protected] with the name of the replacement or you or your sub can respond to the whole group to let us know the need has been filled. The sign if something occurs immediately before mass, call the in the Sacristy at 512.442.3602, ext. 1030 with the details of your absence. If many servers are scheduled, you may e-mail the liturgy director to see if a sub is needed. If not, your absence will be noted on the sign-in sheets. In the future a new e-mail system will be forthcoming and announced when ready. Communication The Director of Liturgy sends occasional e-mail notices to the group that includes special instructions, notices, substitute requests, volunteer requests, etc. All altar servers are automatically added to the group upon joining the ministry and current volunteers will be switched over on an announced date. To communicate with the group, send an e-mail to the forthcoming address. There are many benefits to this group. If you are not part of the group, please contact the Director of Liturgy to be added. Please feel free to contact him with any questions, concerns, or suggestions at: Paul A. Juàrez, Director of Liturgy 512.442.3602, ext. 1009 [email protected]

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 4 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM Lost & Found A Lost & Found box will be located in the Sacristy. If you left something behind, ask the sacristan to check it. It will be checked during the upcoming week and taken to the parish secretary’s office for safekeeping and collection. Emergencies • Mass Cancellations: mass cancellations will be publicized by e-mails to parishioners, on our website, and on Facebook and Twitter. • First Aid Kit- this is located in the Sacristy in a cabinet marked “First Aid.” • Phone- if necessary, please call 911 using your cell phone or the phone in the Sacristy. Dial “9” to get an outside line. • Disruptions- if there is an emergency that causes the mass to be interrupted, don’t panic. Let the ushers, sacristan, or other personnel take care of the situation. Follow any instructions given before continuing the mass as normal.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 5 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM CHAPTER 1: SERVING AT SUNDAY MASS You have just volunteered to serve; and that is both exciting and scary. Don’t worry; we will help you get comfortable. The most important thing is to stay calm and worship God, everything else is secondary. If you ask questions, learn from your peers, and follow this training manual you will soon be an expert altar server. In this chapter we will begin with the theology of an altar server and mass and basic overview of serving at weekend masses. Serving at Sunday mass will be the first and most common way that you will serve. Your first training as a new altar server will cover everything in this chapter; so this chapter will primarily serve as a review of what you learned. Observer Role After the training you should be able to serve, and you may ask the other servers or priest to help guide you. However, if you don’t think you’re quite ready, you may take on the observer role. That means you process in with the other altar servers, let them tend to the various duties, and then process out. You’ll stay seated in the pew and come up for at the right time. The goal here is for you to watch how others serve. See how they move, what they do, and when they do it. This should be used for one to three masses. Another option is to review this manual, to retake the training, or contact someone from the Formation Team to have some one-on-one training with you. Don’t be afraid to ask; we are here to help you succeed! Before Mass 1. Prepare prayerfully: Arrive at least 20 minutes before the mass to prepare prayerfully and physically. An altar server should spend some time in prayer before they vest and serve. It should be a special moment during which you reflect on what is about to happen and to thank God for the grace of serving at his Altar. Silence is part of this preparation for mass, so altar servers should not be loud and boisterous in the Sacristy. Altar servers should also go to confession frequently; particularly for any mortal sin. 2. Good behavior: An altar server is first and foremost a Christian; and they should, at all times, be the best example of what is means to follow Christ. For this reason they should practice showing respect to their teachers, parents, and all those around them. They should avoid all bad language, immodesty, and violence. An altar server is always grateful and attentive to the needs of others; always seeing their work as a service and a privilege, never as a status that makes them better than others. In all, they should strive after the heights of virtue after the imitation of the and our Lord Christ. 3. After praying, go to the Sacristy. Sign-in on the volunteer sign-in sheet in the binder on the counter. 4. Put on a and a . 5. Check to see if items you will be using during mass are in their appropriate place on the and Sanctuary area. Occasionally the sacristan may forget to put something out or something was moved for a special occasion and not returned. If in doubt, ask the sacristan or adult formator. a. The (cross bearer) should check to see that the Roman Missal and the Bells are in the appropriate places. The crucifer will also handle the Roman Missal throughout the mass (and ring the sanctus bells in the future sometime). 6. Light all in the Sanctuary at least 10 minutes before mass. Please use the taper to do so. 7. All servers should have a clear understanding among themselves as to what role they will have during the mass. These include crucifer/book bearer, bearers, and assisting server(s), and occasional thurifer and boat bearer. 8. Obtain all the items necessary for processing into mass and take them to the Sacristy. Then with the , head to the Narthex for prayer and .

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 6 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM a. The crucifer should bring the to the Sacristy 5 minutes before mass. b. Candle bearers should bring two altar candles to the Sacristy. Ce careful not to let the candles blow out while walking. You should cup the flame with your hand to avoid gusts of wind; don’t burn your fingers obviously. If the candle goes out, there are matches in the Narthex. The Sacristan The sacristan or main sacristan is primarily responsible for preparing everything for mass. At his or her discretion, the sacristan may assign the assistant sacristan any duties necessary to help the sacristan prepare for mass, the duty/duties being on an ongoing basis or for a particular mass. In the absence of the sacristan and if a substitute sacristan is not present, the assistant sacristan will act as sacristan by themselves. The sacristan is also over the assistant sacristan and all the , altar servers, extraordinary ministers of holy communion (EMHC), ushers, greeters. The Assistant Sacristan The assistant sacristan has been restructured from its previous name and position as “mass coordinator.” The assistant sacristan is mainly in charge of handling sign-in of volunteers, assigning extraordinary ministers of holy communion (EMHC) to their communion stations (or letting them assign themselves), giving any instructions to ministers as requested by the clergy, liturgy director or sacristan, and any duties assigned to them. There is one assistant sacristan per mass and they stay in the Sacristy unless they are carrying out a particular task.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 7 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM During Mass General Notes • If you are not holding anything in your hands, you should have your hands together as if in prayer (“praying hands”), unless you are seated. • Pay attention to the priest or the master of ceremonies (MC) as he may make a gesture for you to do something. When serving always yield or do as the priest or says. • Have good posture and sit-up straight in the pews or chairs. • Maintain a reverent demeanor and pay attention at all times. Roles in the Mass 1. Thurifer and/or boat bearer- these roles may be filled by one person or ideally two. They wield the () and boat of on feast days or when the is present. 2. Crucifer and book bearer- this is held by one person who handles processional cross, the Roman Missal, other books and binders the celebrant needs during the liturgy, and certain duties at the altar. These roles can be fulfilled by two different people; two or three times a year this will be the case for a special liturgy at St. Ignatius Martyr. 3. Candle bearer- this is always done by two persons, ideally of equal height, who carry the candles at certain times during the mass. 4. Assisting servers- additional altar servers who help prepare the altar, receive the gifts, help during special rites or blessings of the mass (like a baptism or awards presentation), and other duties as assigned by the liturgy director, clergy, or master of ceremonies. The norm will be to have two. Additional servers may be added for special functions or to accommodate a mass time with many volunteers. However, superfluous servers should be avoided and thus each mass is capped at seven servers unless given permission by the liturgy director. See the chapter on vocabulary for pictured descriptions of all the mentioned items. The Processional Order 1. If a thurifer and/or boat bearer are present, they begin processional line. 2. Otherwise the crucifer is first in line. 3. The candle bearers should flank the crucifer. That means they stand to his or her side and slightly behind (such as a step behind but next to him or her). Ideally these servers are the same height. 4. The remaining assisting servers line up centered behind the candle bearers. You should have your hands together at chest height (praying hands). 5. If no deacon is present, a with the Book of Gospels process in behind you. 6. deacon of the Word with the Book of the Gospels. 7. deacon of the (AKA Altar) if present 8. Main celebrant priest. 9. The procession begins when the or begins to sing, or if no music is being used, then upon a signal from the priest, director of liturgy, or MC.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 8 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM The Processional Order Thurifer & Boat Bearer (maybe) Crucifer Candle Bearer Candle Bearer Assisting Server Assisting Server Possibly other Assisting Servers Lector with the Book of the Gospels (if no deacon is present) deacon with the Book of the Gospels deacon of the Eucharist (if present) Main Celebrant The Procession The crucifer leads the procession, if no thurifer and/or boat bearer are present. Hold the crucifix with the corpus/body facing forward. It should be held high, as stably as possible. The staff should be held away from the body so that you don’t kick it. The left hand should grasp the lower part of the staff, the upper part held by the right hand, preferably at eye level.1 The crucifer will walk at a steady pace down the aisle and upon reaching the Sanctuary steps, bows his or her head2 before continuing to place the cross in its stand. The crucifer then goes to the pew on the east-side of the Sanctuary. You should be at the end of the pew near the table for your books and quick access to the clergy. The candle bearers flank the crucifer. Carry your candles with both hands, the hand closet to your partner should hold the bottom of the candle, the outer hand the midpoint of the candle handle/candlestick. They should be taken up and put down at the same time. Upon reaching the Sanctuary bow your head and then go to each side of the altar to place their candles. Once both of you are in front of the base, lower the candle onto the stand at the same time! Then go to your pew. The assisting servers follow behind the candle bearers. They have their hands at chest height and flat together (praying hands). Upon reaching the front, genuflect (bend the right knee to the floor) at the same time to the tabernacle. Then they process to their seats. Did You Know?- “If, however, the tabernacle with the Most is situated in the sanctuary, the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers genuflect when they approach the altar and when they depart from it, but not during the celebration of mass itself. Otherwise, all who pass before the Most Blessed Sacrament genuflect, unless they are moving in procession. Ministers carrying the processional cross or candles bow their heads instead of genuflecting.”3 Genuflect on the right knee if you aren’t carrying anything. See girl on top. Bow your head and keeps hands folded. NO making the .

1 Ceremonies of the Modern : The Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours, Revised Edition. J. Elliot. Ignatius Press. San Francisco. 2005. No. 166. 2 The Roman Missal: The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition. (Washington D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic , 2011), no. 274. 3 Ibid.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 9 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM New Seating Arrangement As you can see the chairs have been removed. They’ll be used for concelebrants when present. See the chapter on Liturgical Vocabulary for a definition of concelebrants. Notice the seating assignments. If present, at the end are the thurifer and boat bearer for easy access to the thurible stand.

Introductory Rites 1. After the & Gloria, the crucifer/book bearer immediately brings the Roman Missal (or liturgical binder for special occasions) to the priest. Stand in front of him holding the book open for him to read. If the server is tall enough to block sight of the priest, then he/she should stand a little to the side of the priest. When the priest is finished reading, the book bearer returns to his/her chair with the Roman Missal. Place it on the stand next to your pew. 2. The servers sit at the same time as the other servers take their seats.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 10 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM The Liturgy of the Word: Procession After the Second Reading, the candle bearers walk in procession to the front of the altar, on the congregation’s side. They go stand in front of each candle and at the same time, raise the candle off the holder. Then stand in front of the candle base/edge of altar and face the congregation, waiting for the deacon to come. Meanwhile the deacon, if present, will ask the priest for his blessing. Then the deacon will come to the front of the altar to pick-up the Book of the Gospels. He will show it to the people turning from stage left to stage right. When he turns to his right, the candle bearer nearest the ambo turns to the right and leads everyone in procession single file to the ambo. When they arrive the candle bearers line-up on either side of the ambo and face each other. You should be equal distance from the ambo, lined-up center to each other, and have your candles at the same height. See the pictures below for a visual reference. Placement for the 11:15 mass when an interpreter is present is described further below. When the Gospel is finished, everyone processes back similar to how they came. This means that the candle bearer nearest the ambo walks to the front of the right-side candle base facing the altar, the deacon to the middle, and the second candle bearer to the front of the left side candle base if facing the altar. Once in place and all together, and facing the altar, bow to the altar. A simple bow is done, meaning a bowing of the head. The servers then place their candles in their bases at the same time. They come to the tabernacle side of the altar, bow, and then take their seats. Meanwhile the deacon returns to his chair.

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If the deacon is not present, the priest will act similarly to the deacon’s role. When finished with the procession, he’ll go off to deliver his .

At the 11:15 Mass when by the ambo, the candle bearer nearest the altar will step outward more so as not to block or run into the interpreter. This will also be the case for some special masses. Please see the picture below.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 12 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar In this description we will assume that there are five altar servers as the norm. However, no matter how many servers there are, all the servers present help set the altar. This will help minimize setup time. As a norm, the altar only contains a white cloth, candles on it or beside it, a cross with the figure of Christ crucified, and the Book of the Gospels with its stand if not carried in procession.4 If No deacon is Present BE READY IMMEDIATELY after the Prayers of the Faithful (AKA or Universal Prayers) to set the altar. The book bearer takes the main and places it off to the side of the altar. The book bearer then takes one of the three corporals and sets it out on the left side, the top edge of the close to the bottom edge of the on the side of the altar. At the same time, one of the assisting servers may take one of the corporals and set it to the right side of the altar, also moved to the bottom edge of the altar candle and matching the same height of the left corporal. If not, the book bearer does it. This will give more room for the Missal if Fr. Karl is serving. Last, the center corporal is set in the bottom center of the altar. This is the main corporal, sometimes called center corporal. At St. Ignatius we will not use the chalice or pall. Once that is done, the book bearer places the main chalice just to the bottom right of the center corporal but not on the corporal for the priest to use. See the pictures below for a visual description of what to do.

4 The Roman Missal: The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition. (Washington D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011), no. 117. Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 13 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM Corporal – This is the square linen cloth on the Altar or Credence Table. The gifts or consecrated bread and wine are always placed on the corporal. They are used to catch any crumbs or spills that may occur. The name comes from the Latin word corpus, meaning body. Some corporals are small and some large. Most have crosses, which may be red or white.

Never flick or shake the corporal open in midair lest pieces of the be flung everywhere. Such an action would show disrespect for the Blessed Sacrament and for the altar linen.

To put away the corporal, reverse the steps as described above. Next the book bearer brings the Roman Missal and places it on the altar. Frs. and Dennis like it in the middle-bottom of the main corporal. Deacon/Father Karl prefers it to the left of the main corporal. None of them will use the missal stand. The last task for the crucifer is to prepare to escort the gift bearers; read about this below. Either the book bearer or any server may take away the stand for the Book of the Gospels. The other servers take the and purificators from the credence table and set them on the left- side of the altar if facing the crowd (stage left). Bring chalices over on the trays. One server should hold the tray near the altar and a second takes them off the tray and onto the corporal. The tray should not be placed on the altar. Purificators can be brought separately or on the tray. Next, bring the ciboria and place them on the right corporal. See the picture below for an example.

While there are some specific duties for each role, we are making a prudential judgment to avoid having everything too scripted or assigned. This is because in the end it is the altar servers’ duty in general to prepare everything for the altar. If a new server undertakes a role and doesn’t complete one task, the liturgy director fears that it may not get done by the other servers since it wasn’t “their job” to do it.

Reception of Gifts After the Roman Missal is brought to the altar, the crucifer/book bearer should take the crucifix down the main aisle and line-up in the back of the main aisle, in the center. Once the altar is set, the priest will go to the main aisle to receive the gifts of bread, wine, and water. Two assisting servers accompany the priest to help him. If no assisting servers are present, any server may help. They stand on each side of the priest. Once the crucifer sees the priest down on the aisle, begin processing up the aisle. Upon reaching the front make a bow of the head, step to the side and face the choir side, and then wait until

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 14 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM the gift exchange has ended. Then place your cross in its stand and take your place in the pew. See picture below. For the assisting servers helping the priest, when the gifts are brought up they will be handed to the priest and then handed to the servers. The server takes the of wine and water near the right corporal and holds it for the priest to use. The other server takes the to the left corporal. If a deacon is present, he will always receive the ciborium; the server the . Moreover, the cruets should not have the top lids anymore for ease of use. If there is no procession of gifts, like at a Daily mass, the priest goes to the altar once it has been prepared. The server who received the cruets of wine and water should remain near the priest or deacon to receive back the cruet of wine and water when he is finished using them. Be sure to make a simple bow to the clergy before returning the items to the credence table. Washing of the Hands While the assisting servers are helping with the gifts, two other assisting servers if present, or any server, should prepare the hand towel and wash bowl/ for the washing of the priest’s hands. The two servers bring the bowl and pitcher to the priest on the left side (stage left) of the altar. It is preferred that you don’t keep the priest waiting for you. Thus, wait beside the column by your pew and then begin walking up to the priest while he is lifting the with large host in the air. One server will carry the pitcher of water and the bowl. The other server will come holding the hand towel. With the towel unfolded, grab two corners with your index finger and thumb. Then bring your hands together as if in prayer. The server with the wash bowl should be facing the priest with the altar to his or her left and the server with the towel to his or her right. The server with the pitcher of water pours it over the hands of the priest and into the bowl. The priest will then dry his hands with the towel. Unfold the towel but still keep it in your hands. The priest may take the towel from your hands. Let him use it, receive it back, and then fold it back the way you had it. Alternatively, hold on to the towel but unfold it to open it up for him, let him dry his hands, and then fold it back up. When finished, both servers bow together and then return the bowl, pitcher, and towel to the credence table. Meanwhile, all the other servers should return to their seat when their responsibilities are completed. Note: If incense is being used, wait for the altar to be incensed and the priest himself to be incensed before you come up to him for the washing of the hands. Thus, make sure you don’t block the way for the thurifer and boat bearer to walk to the priest. Serving with a Deacon The “…deacon prepares the altar, assisted by the , but it is the deacon’s place to take care of the sacred vessels himself. He also assists the priest in receiving the people’s gifts.5 Thus, if you serve with a deacon, give all the sacred vessels to him to set the altar. Give him a minute at first to layout the corporals. The book bearer should be ready to receive from him the chalice veil, if used. At the reception

5The Roman Missal, no. 178.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 15 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM of the gifts only one assisting server, or other server if no assisting servers are present, goes with the deacon to help receive the gifts. Sanctus At the conclusion of the Sanctus, (the Holy, Holy, Holy prayer) all server should kneel and remain kneeling until the Lord’s Prayer, at which time they should stand. At the Epiclesis, when the Holy Spirit descends upon the bread and wine, the bells are usually rung. This will be done a future date as part of the Phase 2 updates. As a preview of what is to come, when the priest joins his hands and holds them over the offerings (and begins saying the words: “Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray,…”), the book bearer acts as bell ringer. He or she while kneeling should gently ring the bell at half-power for about 2 seconds. Do not ring it so loud as to drown out the words of the priest. At the of Host and Precious Blood we will NOT ring the bells at this time. This will be forthcoming as part of Phase 2 updates. As a preview of what is to come, the bell ringer will ring the bells two distinct times; once at the elevation of the paten with Host and once at the elevation of the main chalice. For each elevation the server should ring the bells three distinct times. There are different ways to ring the bells. Pick a method and be consistent. When not in use, rest the bells on the provided pillow. Make sure it is a few inches away from you so that you don’t accidentally touch it and clang the bless (oops ). Communion Rite During the Lord's Prayer, all servers stand and pray with hands folded. All servers, after the Sign of Peace, should remain standing joining with the prayers recited by the faithful. Then kneel when the priest says: “Behold the …” and remain kneeling until the priest has finished consuming the Precious Blood. At this time, they should come up to receive Holy Communion. Form a line on the stage left side of the altar behind the extraordinary ministers of holy communion. The altar servers receive Communion at the same time as the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. See the diagram below.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 16 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM After Holy Communion After receiving Communion, the book bearer removes the main/priest’s chalice and the Missal. The center and left corporal, along with two ciborium lids, should be left on the altar. Everything else is taken away! After the priest, or if present the deacon, has finished distributing Communion he will gather all the ciboria together and combine the Hosts into two or three ciboria. He will then place the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle. Any servers standing should genuflect with the priest when he genuflects to the Blessed Sacrament. Servers kneeling at their pew should remain kneeling. After that, assisting servers should remove any empty sacred vessels and corporals from the altar and place them on the credence table. All servers should then return to their pew. The Prayer After Communion When the priest stands to say the Prayer after Communion the book bearer should be ready to bring the Roman Missal to him. If the priest looks at the server or stands and says “Let us pray,” that is also a signal to immediately bring the Roman Missal to the priest and hold it while he reads the prayer. Recessional After the priest has given the final blessing, the crucifer and candle bearers should go get their cross and candles and go down to the main aisle, a fourth of the way down. The rest of the servers wait in their pews until the crucifer and candle bearers pass by, at that point following behind them. Wait there in the aisle, in reverse processional order, facing the altar until the priest turns to leave. When the priest genuflects (or a profound bow if necessary) everyone should bow or genuflect at the same time before turning your body to process out. Again, servers with something in their hands just make a bow. Be being in reverse processional order, when you turn around you are in the correct processional order to recess out. See the picture to the right with thurifer and boat bearer at the back, cross and candles, and assisting servers. A correction to the picture should be that the (main) candle bearers should flank the crucifer.

After Mass 1. Return to the Sacristy by going outside toward the circle driveway and then back into the church using the side door. If it’s really poor weather outside, you may return to the Sanctuary and Sacristy through the church. The crucifer should hold the processional cross high and the other servers should follow behind. 2. While still vested, return the crucifix and candles to their places. 3. Candles should be extinguished with the taper (extinguisher) and it should be hung back up in the closet with the thurible and incense. 4. The and should be HUNG UP on the hangers according to the number signs indicating cassock sizes. Hang the item to the right of the number.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 17 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM CHAPTER 2: PERSONAL PRESENTATION Being an altar server is a fine art; the difference between a good server and a mediocre server is in the details. In this chapter we want to talk about those details, about what makes a good server stand out. It will discuss dress and appearance for serving at mass, proper use of the cassock and surplice, and good posture. This is an important lesson not only for serving at mass, but also for how you attend mass in general. An altar server should always be ready to serve when they arrive at mass and should participate in mass with the same respect while in the pews as they have while serving at the altar. Dress Code We begin that preparation for mass with your appearance and clothing. This is basic and essential, not to be overlooked simply because you will be wearing a cassock. Cleanliness: Make sure you’ve bathed and do not have visible markings showing (tattoos or writing). Make sure you are wearing clean clothing. You should avoid excessive or distracting make-up or fingernail polish. Boys should avoid piercings and girls should wear reasonably sized earrings or none at all. Hair: Hair should be combed/styled and should not be wildly colored, such as in blue or pink. Girls should not have hair accessories that are crazy/bright colored or in some way too distracting from the mass. Clothing: Boys: They should wear a nice dress shirt with collar and undershirt. Their pants should be black, dress or khaki style pants. They should not wear tight clothing, abnormally bright colors, blue jeans, sweatpants, shorts, or t-shirts. Girls: They should wear dress pants or about a knee-length or longer dress or skirt, along with an appropriate top. They should not have a bare midriff, plunging necklines, tight clothing, abnormally bright colors, open back dress, spaghetti straps, blue jeans, sweatpants, shorts, or t- shirts (even Christian shirts). Cassock & Surplice: Make sure the cassock is properly sized, meaning ankle-length at the feet, fits well at the shoulders and with the right sleeve length. The surplice needs to be properly sized with the neck centered. Year to year you should reexamine your clothing size as you may have outgrown your current size. Shoes: Wear clean black dress shoes (extra points if they’re polished) with black socks or stockings. Altar servers should not wear high heels or open-toed shoes. Exceptions: If you were not planning to serve but were asked to serve last minute, your dress if normally inappropriate will be excused. However, everyone who comes to mass should be dressed for the solemnity of the holy sacrifice of the mass! Moreover, if a special event or retreat is in progress, your dress is excused. This may be communicated in advance by the liturgy director or retreat leader. However, if reasonably possible, a change of clothes should be brought for changing before mass. Most concerning would be the black pants, black socks, and black shoes.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 18 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM Posture The way we carry ourselves when we serve speaks to those around us. The way we sit and stand, kneel and genuflect communicates to those around us the importance of what we are doing. In the following section we will talk about the expectations concerning posture. Standing: When you stand you should have your head up, back straight, shoulders back, your feet slightly apart, and your hands folded in prayer. You should also avoid swaying. At the same time you should look natural, with an attentive face that is neither rigid nor gloomy; a happy face. While the mass is a solemn occasion, it is also a celebration. Walking: Walk with your back straight, your hands folded in prayer if not carrying anything, head up, and at a good natural pace. Placement of Hands: If not holding an item, make sure your hands are together, with thumbs crossed, pointed slightly upward, and at chest-height. When seated, they should be placed on your lap or to your side. Sitting: When sitting your feet should be apart and flat on the floor, hip against the back board, back straight, shoulders back, head up, hands resting on lap, and able to sit down and stand up without using your hands. Don’t fidget in the pews. Fidgeting is to “make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.” Examples include playing with your hair, twiddling your thumbs, etc. Genuflecting: Your right knee should go down, your back should be straight, your head up, and you should not make the sign of the cross when altar serving. You should be able to go down and up without losing your balance or looking rushed. Kneeling: When you kneel your back should be straight without using any supports. You should be able to kneel straight up and straight down without using your hands. Your head should be up, and your hands should be folded in prayer. Conclusion Many jobs and vocations require a dress code; that is they require that people present themselves in a particular way. As an altar server it is very important for you to be demanding of yourself in this regard. We ask that all altar servers abide by these requirements when they serve. Obtaining the Personal Presentation Merit Note: This merit is not in effect but may be forthcoming. When you are ready, dress your best, according to what is given above. Then present yourself to one of the adult formators. He or she will inspect your dress and ask you to put on a vestment. They will then ask you to demonstrate proper posture, position, etc. according to what is written above. If the formator approves, he or she will give you a passing grade and award you this Merit. This merit may be awarded more than once, at the formator’s discretion, if the formator recognizes your consistent example of proper attire and posture.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 19 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM CHAPTER 3: PARTS OF THE MASS Understanding the Mass In this lesson we are going to discuss the structure of the mass and its various parts. The parts of the mass often have titles that we do not use on a daily basis. This lesson will help you to become familiar with these titles and words so that you will immediately know what people are talking about when discussing special actions occurring at special masses. It hopefully will also help you to see how the mass is organized and appreciate its meaning. A very good tool for helping you grow in your understanding of the parts of the mass is the use of the Roman Missal when you attend mass. The Roman Missal is the large book that father uses on the altar. Other resources include some hymnals in the church that have a guide to the mass. You can also buy a Daily Roman Missal or other options that you can find online. Getting acquainted with one of these guides can help you understand the different parts of the mass. mass can be divided into five main parts: the Introductory Rites, The Liturgy of the Word, The Liturgy of the Eucharist, The Communion Rite, and The Concluding Rite. Each one of these parts can be subdivided into more specific parts. In the following sections we will talk about each one of these sections of the mass. The Introductory Rites: The Beginning of Mass The celebration of the mass begins with the Introductory Rites. It is a series of rites, rituals, and prayers that begin the mass. These rites are the Greeting, The Penitential Rite, The Gloria, and The . 1. The Greeting: The mass starts with the sign of the cross and the priest welcoming everyone with the words “The Lord be with you” (or other similar words) and the people responding, “and with your Spirit”. This greeting starts the celebration. 2. The Penitential Act: Then the priest invites everyone to recognize their sinfulness. During this part of mass everyone asks for God’s mercy and forgiveness. This part ends with praying “Lord have Mercy, Christ have Mercy, Lord have Mercy;” which is called The , Eleison. 3. The Gloria: After we have said we are sorry for our sins we give praise to God by singing the Gloria. We only sing this on Sundays and feast days but never during and . 4. The Collect: The priest calls everyone to prayer. He prays the opening prayer called the Collect from the Roman Missal. It always begins with “Let us pray.” The Liturgy of the Word So, mass has started, The priest has welcomed us with a greeting, we have asked for God’s forgiveness in the Penitential Act, praised God in the Gloria, and asked for God’s help in the Collect. Now we are ready to listen to Sacred Scripture, to the Bible readings. This time of listening to the readings is called the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy of the Word is divided into eight parts: The First Reading, The Responsorial Psalm, The Second Reading, The Gospel Acclamation (the verse), The Gospel, The Homily, The Creed, and The General Intercessions (also called Universal Prayers or Prayers of the Faithful). • The First Reading: This reading is normally from the . • The Responsorial Psalm: This reading of the book of is either sung or spoken. • The Second Reading: This reading is normally from the (i.e., letters) of Paul, John, James, or Peter. A second reading is only read on Sundays and feast days.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 20 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM • The Gospel Acclamation: This is almost always sung and often begins and ends with the singing of the Alleluia. However, during Lent, the Alleluia is replaced with another response. • The Gospel: This reading is only proclaimed by the priest or deacon and is always taken from the 4 Gospels, the story of the life of Christ. Sometimes there is a procession with candles for the Gospel. • The Homily: This is when Father or deacon preaches, that is, gives the homily. • The Creed: After the homily Father invites everyone to profess their faith. This is called the Creed, or the Profession of Faith. Sometimes it is not said. • The General Intercessions: Now we offer our prayers and the needs of the world to God. These are called intentions. After each intention is read we respond, “Lord hear our prayer.” The Liturgy of the Eucharist Now we are ready to celebrate the ; to offer bread and wine so that it can become the Body and . This part of the mass has 5 parts: The Offertory, The Prayer Over the Gifts, The , The Sanctus (Holy), and The Eucharistic Prayer. • The Offertory: This is a very important part for the altar server, this is their moment to shine, because this is the time when the altar is set and the people bring up the bread and wine. More importantly, this is when we offer ourselves to God. • The Prayer Over the Gifts: This prayer is said by the priest right after the people stand up. It is very short and if you’re not paying attention you will miss it. This prayer concludes the preparation of the gifts and it prepares for the Eucharistic Prayer. • The Preface: This long prayer, which is sometimes sung, starts when the priest says “The Lord be with you.” It is a prayer of praise to God which the priest prays alone and it occurs just before you kneel. • The Sanctus: After the priest says the Preface, we all respond with the three fold HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, which is the prayer of the angels. This response is often sung. • The Eucharistic Prayer: This is easy to remember; this is when all are kneeling and the priest prays aloud by himself. This is when Christ becomes present in the bread and wine, becoming the Body and Blood of Christ. It is a prayer of thanksgiving and consecration. There are two parts in the Eucharistic prayer that you need to be familiar with. First, the Epiclesis is the part where the priest prays for the Holy Spirit to come upon the gifts by placing his hands over the bread and wine. The other section is The Consecration when the priest takes the bread and the wine in his hands and speaks the words of Jesus at the Last Supper, making Christ present in the bread and the wine. The Communion Rite Christ is now present on the Altar. We now stand together in order to prepare to receive our Lord. In this final preparation before receiving Communion there are six parts: The Our Father, The Sign of Peace, The , The Ecce Agnus Dei, Holy Communion, and The Prayer After Communion. • The Our Father: we pray the prayer our Savior taught us with the priest and he leads us toward sharing the sign of peace. • The Sign of Peace: in this part we are invited to turn to our neighbor and give them a sign of peace, charity, and unity. Often times we use the greeting “Peace be with you” or the “Peace of Christ be with you.” • Agnus Dei: as the priest breaks the Host and prepares for Communion, we sing or say the Lamb of God (Angus Dei) three times.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 21 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM • Ecce Agnus Dei: after singing the Lamb of God the priest elevates the paten with Host and shows it to the people, saying “Behold the Lamb of God” (Ecce Agnus Dei). He then receives Communion. • The Reception of Holy Communion: after the priest has received Communion, he proceeds to give Communion to the rest of the faithful. While he is doing this we should all be in a place of prayer. • Prayer After Communion: after everyone has received Communion and the Body of Christ has been placed in the tabernacle (reposed), the priest will return to his chair. He then concludes this part of the mass by inviting everyone to pray The Prayer After Communion. The altar server holds the book for father for this part of the prayer. The Concluding Rite We are now finishing our celebration of the mass. Often times the priest will make some announcements at this moment about activities happening in the parish. He will then conclude the mass with a Final Blessing, or on some special occasions a Prayer Over the People or other Solemn Blessing, and send the people away with the final words “Go in peace.” If a deacon is present, he participates in the Blessing and . Summary That is a lot of parts, and it can seem over whelming. With time, and paying attention to the mass, these terms will become second nature to you and will help you appreciate the celebration of the mass. However, it is important to not get lost in the big words. In simple terms, the celebration of the mass is where all Christians come together, are welcomed, admit their sinfulness, praise God, listen to Scripture, offer themselves to God, receive God’s love in the true presence but appearance of bread and wine, and then are sent out to show God’s love to others. Obtaining the Parts of the Mass Merit Note: this merit will be forthcoming but it is not currently in effect. In the Appendix you will find the Parts of The Mass Merit Test. Before taking the test, be sure you know the vocabulary and information in this chapter. With the supervision of your parents or another adult, take this test and have them grade and sign it. When this is done present the test to one of the Formators at any time. They will test you on your knowledge before awarding you the Parts of the Mass Merit.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 22 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM CHAPTER 4: BASIC LITURGICAL VOCABULARY The mass is full of things not used anywhere else! Some have strange names. By knowing these words, the server can identify what the clergy or master of ceremonies (MC) needs and what he is talking about. In the following chapter, we are going to talk about and describe the most basic of items used in the celebration of the mass. Basic Liturgical Vocabulary and Pictures

1. Altar – this is the table where the Sacrifice of the mass takes place, where the bread and wine are consecrated into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

2. Altar Candles – These are the candles placed on or near the Altar or Ambo for the celebration of mass.

3. Cassock– This is a full length, fitted robe (usually black or red) worn by the Altar Server underneath the surplice.

4. Chalice Veil - A large square cloth that covers the chalice and paten together. The color varies according to the liturgical season.

5. Ciborium – This vessel is used to hold the hosts. Ciboria (plural form) are sometimes confused with chalices, but most ciboria have metal lids or covers. The name comes from the Latin word cibus, meaning bread or food.

6. Communion Chalices (AKA Communion Cups or People’s Chalices)- Smaller chalices from which the Precious Blood is administered to the people at mass.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 23 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 7. Corporal – This is the square linen cloth on the altar or credence table. The gifts or consecrated bread and wine are always placed on the corporal. They are used to catch any crumbs or spills that may occur. The name comes from the Latin word corpus, meaning

body.

8. Credence Table - Small side table in the Sanctuary used to hold sacred vessels and other liturgical items used in the liturgy.

9. Crucifer - Person who carries the processional crucifix.

10. Cruets - Containers used for the water or wine. The cruet of water is always used. The cruet of wine may be replaced by a flagon which is a large container for the wine. See the description below. These cruets are brought up in the presentation of the gifts.

11. Extinguisher or Taper - A pole-like instrument that has a wick for lighting candles and a bell shaped cup for extinguishing candles. At the parish, we will normally refer to it as the taper.

12. Flagon – large pitcher-like vessel used to hold the wine that will be consecrated at mass. It is filled before mass and brought forward at the time in the mass when the gifts are presented.

13. Hosts - The small thin wafers of bread consecrated at mass to become the Body of Christ. Hosts range in size from small to large. Some have religious symbols, others do not.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 24 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 14. Lavabo Bowl, Pitcher & Towel - The bowl, pitcher & towel used by the priest to wash his hands at the altar.

15. Main/Priest’s Chalice - The cup used by the priest for consecrating the wine during mass and from which the priest receives the Blood of Christ. We will normally refer to it as the main chalice.

16. Pall - A stiff, white square cover that is placed over the paten when it is on the chalice to protect its content. It is usually white but it may match the priest’s and liturgical color for the season. This pall is different from a funeral pall. Pall

17. Paten - A saucer-like plate that usually matches the chalice with which it is used. It holds the Host consecrated during mass.

18. Processional Candle(s) – The candles carried by the altar servers during the procession in and out of the church and sometimes used during mass.

19. Processional Cross- The Cross that is carried in procession as we enter the Church for mass and again as we leave. It is carried by the Altar Server high and prominently to symbolize that we are "followers of the Cross of Christ". It is mounted on a large pole.

20. Purificator - The white linen cloth that is folded in a rectangular shape. It is used to purify or clean the Ciborium and Chalice.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 25 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 21. Roman Missal - The large book of prayers used by the priest during the mass.

22. Surplice –It is a vestment of white linen with wide sleeves worn over a cassock. It is often used by those serving at the altar, sometimes by a priest for the administration of the sacraments.

23. Tabernacle - The ornamental, heavy metal "box" used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament. It is a sacred place since it contains the Body of Christ, and we should genuflect toward it when we enter the Church or pass in front of it.

24. Taper or Extinguisher - A pole-like instrument that has a wick for lighting candles and a bell shaped cup for extinguishing candles.

Obtaining the Basic Liturgical Vocabulary Merit Note: The merit below is not in effect but it may be forthcoming. You will find the Basic Liturgical Vocabulary Test in the Appendix. Before taking the test, be sure you know the vocabulary well. With the supervision of your parents, or another adult, take this test and have them grade and sign it. When this is done present the test to one of the Adult Altar Server Formator at any time. When presenting this test, again, make sure you know the vocabulary well because the formator will quiz you on some of these words before the Merit is awarded.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 26 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM CHAPTER 5: INTERMEDIATE LITURGICAL VOCABULARY In the lesson on Basic Liturgical Vocabulary we learned about some of the items used at mass. In this lesson we will expand that knowledge to other items that you need to be aware of for other types of liturgical celebrations. Liturgical Terms with Pictures

1. - The white garment worn by the priest or deacon under his other vestments. It is also a white garment sometimes worn by altar servers. It comes from the Latin word albus, meaning white.

2. Ambo- The place where the Word of God (Scriptures) is proclaimed.

3. - The sprinkler used by the priest to bless the people.

4. Aspersory - A bucket-like vessel for holding Holy Water that will be used in blessings with the aspergillum.

5. Baptismal Font – The container which holds Holy Water that is used in Baptisms.

6. Boat Bearer- the altar server responsible for preparing and using the “boat,” working in tandem with the thurifer. He or she stands to the left of the thurifer when needed.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 27 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 7. Book Bearer Table- wooden or metal stand of various sizes that holds items used in the mass. A knee-high blonde wooden pedestal should always remain next to the altar server pew to hold the Roman Missal and other liturgical books.

8. Book of the Gospels- Contains the Gospel readings to be proclaimed at mass.

9. Celebrant (Main Celebrant or Presider)- The priest or Bishop who leads the celebration of the mass.

10. Charcoal- coal used within a thurible/censer that once lit with a flame, is ready to burn incense placed over it.

11. Charcoal Tongs- metal tongs that allow someone to pick-up coals without soiling or burning the hands.

12. - The outer vestment worn by the priest during mass that varies in color according to the liturgical season.

13. Concelebrant- a priest who celebrates the mass with the Main Celebrant.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 28 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 14. Deacon- This word comes from Greek meaning servant and it refers to one of the three Holy Orders. The diaconate is conferred by a Bishop who entrusts him with various ministries, including preaching, Baptizing, blessing Marriages, presiding over funerals, and more. Some remain deacons all their lives; others are transitional deacons who are studying for the priesthood.

15. Incense - Granulated or powdered resin, obtained from various plants and trees. When sprinkled on hot coals in a vessel called a thurible, the incense becomes a fragrant cloud of smoke to symbolize prayer rising to God.

16. Incense Boat - A small metal container that holds the incense that is put in the thurible. It has a lid and comes with a small spoon.

17. - The book of Scripture readings used during the mass. It comes from the Latin word lectio, meaning a reading.

18. Lector – A commissioned minister who reads the Scriptures during the Liturgy of the Word, but does not read the Gospel.

19. - Large candle symbolizing the light of the risen Christ. It is displayed in the Sanctuary from Easter through Pentecost.

20. Presider’s Binder- an elegant binder, matching the color of the liturgical season, that contains the Presider’s notes. These notes contain prayers, announcements, and other texts the priest may need in the liturgy. It should be kept at the altar server’s pedestal or on the presider’s chair.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 29 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 21. Sacristan - A person who is responsible for everything being ready and in its place before the mass. Altar servers may be asked to help with this work.

22. Sanctuary Candle or Tabernacle Candle - The typically red candle that is placed next to the Tabernacle. This candle signifies that the Eucharist is present in the Tabernacle.

23. Sanctus Bells - Holy bells which are rung by the altar server at very important times of the mass.

24. - The long, thin, scarf-like piece of cloth that is worn by a priest over the alb and under the chasuble. It is worn over the back of the neck and drapes over the front of the body.

25. Thurible (or censer) (THUR-uh-buhl)- A metal vessel extending from four, or one, chain in which charcoal and aromatic incense are burned as a symbol of liturgical prayer. It usually has a cup-shaped body that bulges. The top cover is perforated to allow the incense and smoke to rise. It is used at solemn celebrations of Mass, during the canticles at Morning or Evening Prayer, , and other liturgical functions usually connected with he sacraments.6

26. Thurifer (THUR-uh-fuhr)- The person who wields the thurible and responsible for its preparation with charcoal and incense.

Obtaining the Intermediate Liturgical Vocabulary Merit: Note: the following is not in effect but may be forthcoming. You’ll find the Intermediate Liturgical Vocabulary Test in the Appendix. Before taking the test, be sure you know the vocabulary well. With the supervision of your parents or another adult, take this test and have them grade and sign it. When this is done present the test to one of the Adult Altar Server Formators at any time. Make sure you know the vocabulary well before presenting since the formator will quiz you on some of these words before the Merit is awarded.

6 Lang, Jovian P., OFM. Dictionary of the Liturgy. New York: Catholic Book Publishing, 1989. “Thurible.” Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 30 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM CHAPTER 6: ADVANCED LITURGICAL VOCABULARY This chapter includes the final list of vocabulary a server is expected to know. It includes infrequently used terms and items found in the Church, Sacristy, or Chapel. It does not include items from the Basic or Intermediate Merit. Liturgical Terms with Pictures

1. Altar Server Paten – A saucer-like gold plate with a handle, held under the place where the Communicant receives Communion, as a precaution against a dropped Host.

2. – A white linen square worn over the neck and shoulders under the alb by the priest.

3. Canopy Bearer- one of four persons carrying the processional canopy in a Eucharistic Procession. See the term processional canopy for more information.

4. Cantor – The one who leads the community in song during the Liturgy.

5. Cope – A long cloak with the fastening in front, worn by the presider outside of mass for specified ceremonies such as Eucharistic .

6. Crozier- it is the pastoral staff of the bishop which symbolizes the pastoral care and ecclesial authority of a bishop. It typically resembles a crook that sheep herders would use to tend their sheep and this figure is used symbolically by the bishop.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 31 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 7. Funeral Pall – The cloth covering which goes over the casket during a funeral mass.

8. Holy Oils – Refers to the oils used in some Sacraments in anointing people and the consecration of persons and sacred objects. There are three types; the Oil of Catechumens, Oil of the Sick, and Sacred Chrism. a. The Oil of Catechumens – This blessed olive oil is used to anoint those to be baptized. b. The Sacred Chrism- This olive oil mixed with perfume (Balsam) is used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, and the consecration of Churches. c. The Oil of the Sick- This blessed olive oil is used in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

9. – A wide scarf-like garment worn over the presider’s shoulders for carrying the sacred vessels or the Blessed Sacrament.

10. Liturgical Calendar- It is a calendar of the that indicates major feast days, Sundays of the year, and color for the day.

11. Lunette or Luna – The small circular see-through receptacle that holds the Consecrated Host, which is placed in the when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed during Adoration.

12. Master of Ceremonies – A top level server competent in all aspects of the mass who coordinates the other altar servers, clergy, and other mass volunteers. MC

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 32 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 13. Miter- The ornate hat worn by a Bishop, Cardinal, and the . It matches the liturgical vestment and color of the liturgical season.

14. Monstrance Base (Thabor or Stand)- a metal structure, gold or silver, that sits below the monstrance whose purpose is to elevate the monstrance. It is usually adorned with figures, symbols, and even jewels.

15. Monstrance – An elaborate sacred vessel which is used for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

16. Prie-dieu – A kneeler used by a person in prayer.

17. Processional Canopy- This is often used in outdoor Eucharistic Procession and serves several purposes. First, it creates a sacred space for the Blessed Sacrament. It also allows everyone to identify the location of the Blessed Sacrament in the procession. Finally, it protects the Blessed Sacrament and monstrance from falling debris and rain. Canopies vary in style and have four poles that are used by four canopy bearers.

18. - this word comes from the Greek pyxis, meaning box, and it refers to a receptacle in which consecrated hosts are kept for transportation, particularly for distribution to the sick.

19. Sacrarium- It is a special sink located in the Sacristy and connected to a pipe that drains directly to the ground for the purpose of disposing of water that has been used to purify a chalice, ciborium, or other vessels used at mass.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 33 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 20. Sanctuary Globe- this glass, typically red, cylinder holds within itself a large near a Tabernacle or place where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved.

21. Stylus- pencil-like metal and wood instrument used to mark the Paschal Candle at the liturgy.

22. Thurible or Censer - A metal vessel extended from a chain (or chains) in which charcoal and incense are burned for liturgical ceremonies.

23. Thurible Stand- a metal stand upon which a thurible may hang and the boat rest.

24. - A long, silk white garment worn by a server who serves at mass with a Bishop for the purpose of holding the crozier and miter.

25. Zucchetto- it is the small round skullcap that is worn by clergy. The color of a zucchetto indicates the person’s rank: white for the pope, scarlet for cardinals, purple for bishops, and black for . It is taken off at a particular point during the Eucharistic Prayer.

Obtaining the Merit Note: This merit is not in effect but may be forthcoming. You’ll find the Intermediate Advanced Vocabulary Test in the Appendix. Before taking the test, be sure you know the vocabulary well. With the supervision of your parents or another adult, take this test and have them grade and sign it. When this is done present the test to one of the Adult Altar Server Formator at any time. When presenting this test, again, make sure you know the vocabulary well because the formator will quiz you on some of these words before the Merit is awarded.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 34 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM CHAPTER 7: SACRED SPACES Like the many items used in the mass, the places in the Church also have different and unusual names. Knowing the names of these places in the Church will be helpful in your service to the priest and help you prepare for different liturgies. In the following chapter we will talk about these places and their purpose so that you’ll be familiar with them. At some point take a walk around the Church and see if you can identify the different places. Vocabulary Below we have provided a description of the different names assigned to the places in the Church. Some of these places can be found in any Church, some of them are particular to ours.

1. Altar Server Pews- This is reserved seating for the altar servers to sit during liturgies.

2. Ambo- This is the place where the Word of God (Scriptures) is proclaimed, at optionally for the General Intercessions. It should not be used for other purposes.

3. Ambry- This is the place where the holy oils are kept for display and use.

4. Baptistery- This where baptisms occur, where the baptismal font and paschal candle are kept, the latter when not during Easter Time.

5. Cantor Lectern- This gold podium is where the Gospel Acclamation is sung and the General Intercessions are prayed. It is also where the cantor leads the Church in song. We do not currently have one at St. Ignatius.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 35 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 6. Catafalque- This space is reserved for the viewing of the body of the deceased before a funeral. It often has other decorations when not in use. We do not have this at St. Ignatius Martyr.

7. Chapel- A holy place used for prayer services, Eucharistic Adoration, small weddings, baptisms, mass, and other liturgies.

8. Credence Table- A small side table in the Sanctuary used to hold sacred vessels and other liturgical implements during the liturgy.

9. Cry Room- This is a room primarily used by those with infants or small children so as to minimize distraction during the mass. It is located in the Mother’s Chapel.

10. The Confessional (East and West-side)- This is the main space used for the sacrament of confession. It is located in the back of the church on two sides.

11. Mezzanine- this is the second floor of the church that contains additional seating, possibly space for the choir, and additional storage. We do not have one at St. Ignatius Martyr

12. Narthex- Area that serves as a transitional space between the church and the worship space. It is used to prepare processions, the sacrament of baptism, for overflow seating, the Welcome Center, Gift Shop, and ministry information tables.

Júarez, Wiedenfeld, & Quick Page 36 of 37 3/27/2019 6:02 PM 13. Sacristy- The is the place where items necessary for liturgical ceremonies are prepared and stored. It is also where the ministers gather and prepare.

14. Sanctuary- An especially holy place where most of the elements of the mass takes place. It is set off from the rest of the Church by an elevated floor.

Obtaining the Sacred Space Merit Note: This merit is not in effect but may be forthcoming. You’ll find the Sacred Space Vocabulary Merit Test in the Appendix. Before taking the test, be sure you know the vocabulary well. Study the map and match the names with the locations. When you feel you are ready, take this test with the supervision of your parents, or another adult, and have them grade and sign it. When this is done present the test to one of the Adult Altar Server Formator at any time. When presenting this test make sure you know the vocabulary well because the formator will quiz you on some of these words before the Merit is awarded.

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