The Ministry of Servers

by Michael Kwatera OSB

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814648728
Publisher:	Liturgical Press, The
Publication date:	01/18/2016
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.13(d)

About the Author

Rev. Michael Kwatera, OSB, is a monk and director of liturgy for Saint John’s Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota. He taught courses in liturgy at Saint John’s University in Collegeville and at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, and served as pastor of several local Benedictine parishes. He has authored numerous articles and several Liturgical Press books, including The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons and Come to the Feast: Liturgical Ministry of, by, and for Everybody.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

1 Preparing to Serve Mass 1

2 Postures at Mass 5

3 Directions for Serving Mass 8

4 Special Directions for Serving Funerals 17

5 Special Directions for Serving Weddings 20

6 Directions for Serving the Way of the Cross 22

7 Serving at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 25

8 Investiture Ceremony 29

Appendix A Pope John Paul II Speaks to Altar Servers 32

Appendix B When to Stand, Sit, and Kneel at Mass 35

Appendix C My Substitutes to Serve 36

Notes 37

Editorial Reviews

This guide for altar servers is clear and concise. That it is not only a how to' but also a wonderful explanation of the meaning and importance of having young women and men participate in liturgy as leaders of and an example for the assembly is much appreciated. It is in a language that young people will readily understand. I think this is a valuable practical booklet to assist in the formation of young people for this ministry and an encouragement for their participation in future liturgical ministries.
Msgr. Kenneth Hedrick, Director, Office of Worship, Archdiocese of New Orleans

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