{"product_id":"ceremonies-explained-for-servers-a-manual-for-altar-servers-acolytes-sacristans-and-masters-of-ceremonies-9781621642992","title":"Ceremonies Explained for Servers: A Manual for Altar Servers, Acolytes, Sacristans, and Masters of Ceremonies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCeremonies Explained for Servers\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn accessible language, \u003ci\u003eCeremonies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonies 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spirituality of this ministry runs through the manual, with an underlying theme of service and vocation. In an encouraging personal way, \u003ci\u003eCeremonies\u003c\/i\u003e sets out high spiritual ideals that can inspire and guide those who enhance Catholic worship through their ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBishop Peter J. Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e, former auxiliary bishop of Melbourne, has been a consulter to the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship, a member of the Australian Bishop's Liturgical Commission and the Vatican Commission that prepared the Anglican Use for the Personal Ordinariates. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eCeremonies of the Modern Roman Rite\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Liturgical Question Box\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Ignatius Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626111963410,"sku":"9781621642992","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c2540664-068a-45d3-81d0-044684d3533c.jpg?v=1732648740","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ceremonies-explained-for-servers-a-manual-for-altar-servers-acolytes-sacristans-and-masters-of-ceremonies-9781621642992","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}