{"product_id":"guide-for-altar-servers-9780764827228","title":"Guide for Altar Servers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServers continually change as older children move to other roles or serve the parish in other ways, and younger children require training. \u003cem\u003eGuide for Altar Servers\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical, complete, and cost-effective tool that introduces children to this important ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContent includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea brief background and history of the ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurrent Church requirements and regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espiritual preparations and practical suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe basic process of serving Sunday Mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edescriptions of the vestments, sacred vessels, and other key terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips for special occasions and situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epictures and puzzles that reinforce key concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eServers continually change as older children move to other roles or serve the parish in other ways, and younger children require training. \u003cem\u003eGuide for Altar Servers\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical, complete, and cost-effective tool that introduces children to this important ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuszala, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMichael J. Ruszala was a regular altar server as a boy. He now works in church ministry, having served over five years as a parish faith formation director and then as a parish music director. Michael holds a master's degree in Theology and Christian Ministry and a bachelor's degree in philosophy and theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. The author of several religious books, Michael is an adjunct university lecturer in religious studies and enjoys directing the children's choir at his parish. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbrecht, Jeff:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJeff Albrecht has illustrated for Disney, Warner Bros., Marvel, DC Comics, and other entertainment companies. His animation has been seen on Cartoon Network. His Christian illustration credits include Master Books (\u003cem\u003eA is for Adam\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eN is for Noah\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cem\u003eLiving Faith Kids\u003c\/em\u003e. He enjoys working in different styles from his studio in the St. Louis area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liguori Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644514308370,"sku":"9780764827228","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a1595b6b-f028-43c9-9ee5-c9f5546b1da2.jpg?v=1733112516","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/guide-for-altar-servers-9780764827228","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}