KNIGHT'S OF SAINT MONICA

SAINT MONICA PARISH

PAVIA, ILOILO

BASIC ORIENTATION SEMINAR

What is an Altar Server?

 a visible sign
 an instrument through whom GOD acts
 a part of the signs and symbols of the liturgy, able to help or hinder the meaning and
power of worship
 before they are called altar knights or altar boys. They are the ones who are serving the
mass as acolytes

Profile of an Altar Server

A. Reverence
1. Reverence for God and for sacred objects is most important when you serve.
2. Reverent action, peaceful and dignified behavior, should be seen by the people when you
stand at the altar.
3. A server may feel reverent, feel prayerful
4. He is not seen to be reverent, he destructs people and disturb them.
5. One key to this ideal of reverence is the memory.
6. Always remember who you are, what you are doing then you will not get careless.
7. Ideals that would help are Discipline, Decorum and piety.

B. Discipline
1. You must be trained to serve.
2. Training involves discipline.
3. Part of the discipline of serving is Team Work
4. It is more obvious in a solemn mass when precise teamwork helps.
5. Make a great act of worship, more beautiful, peaceful, prayerful.
6. Discipline involves obedience.
7. First is towards the clergy, master of ceremonies, adult advisers, team leader, obedience
to people, server always behaves with sense and cooperation.
8. Duties are set up the sanctuary before mass, cleaning the sacristy after the mass.

C. Decorum
1. Decorum means what is proper. No talking during the mass.
2. Fooling about in the sacristy, untidy or lousy appearance.
3. Behaving with a quiet reverence, not pushing yourself forward.
4. Moving around confidently and carrying out each action without excitement or great
speed.
5. It shows how you respect the presence of our Lord in his sacrifice, in his sacraments, in
his people.

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D. Piety
1. It is about the soul or spirit of all our worship of God.
2. It is an attitude which directs your whole life- towards God; piety helps us to say to
ourselves, I'm doing this for you, my God.
3. With sincere piety, I recognize the fact that God caused me, I came from Him, that I am
going back to Him.

F. Brothers at the Altar

1. You do not serve on your own as an individual. You must always be aware of other
people when you serve.
2. Always treat your priests with respect and cheerful cooperation.
3. Welcome the new server to the team, helping him by explaining procedures, make him
feel as part of the group.
4. You are servers who can carry out their duties on the sanctuary with a greater sense of
unity, purpose and efficiency.
5. We are united in the service of God, a service of unity, which brings together on people
at the altar.
6. We put Christian love into practice by an ideal of true brotherhood and friendship.

LITURGY

What is liturgy? Ano ang Liturhiya?

 from the Greek word for a public duty, a service, a public organization.
 ang pangakatilingbanon nga pagsimba nga ginahalad sa Amay sang aton Manluluwas
bilang Ulo sang Simbahan.
 Our Lord is present and active in our liturgy.
 Our Lord is present in the:
 Assembly of people
 Priest (In persona Christi)
 Proclamation of the readings
 Sacraments

LITURGICAL YEAR

 also known as the Christian year

 consist of cycle of liturgical seasons which determines when feasts, memorials,
commemorations, and solemnities are to be observed; and which portion of the Scripture
the Scripture are to be read.

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SEASONS OF THE LITURGICAL YEAR

1. Advent Season
 the beginning of the Church year.
 a four-week celebration when we take time to look into our hearts and prepare for the
coming of Jesus.
 liturgical color used: Violet

2. Christmas Season
 celebrate Jesus' birth, God becoming Man
 refers to the period from Christmas Day to Epiphany
 key events:
 Birth of Jesus: December 25
 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: First Sunday after Christmas
 Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary: January 1
 Epiphany: Second Sunday after Christmas
 liturgical color used: White

3. Lenten Season
 a season of soul-searching, repentance, and reflection
 runs from ash Wednesday until the mass of the Lord's supper on Holy Thursday
 40-day period before Easter
 liturgical color used: Violet

4. Easter Triduum
 three days of passion and resurrection of Christ
 the highest point of the whole year
 begins on Holy Thursday with the evening mass of the Lord's supper, continues through
Good Friday with the solemn commemoration of the Lord's Passion and death.
 liturgical color used: White (Holy Thursday), Red (Good Friday)

5. Easter Season
 covers the 50 days between the Easter Sunday and the Pentecost.
 these days are celebrated as feast days
 the first 8 days after the Easter Sunday are called the Easter Octave and are celebrated as
Solemnities of the Lord
 key events:
 Ascension of the Lord: 40th day after Easter
 Pentecost Sunday: the sending of the Holy Spirit to the Church
 liturgical color used: White (Easter), Red (Pentecost Sunday)

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LITURGICAL COLORS

1. White
 used for festive occasions
 color of light and radiance
 used for Christmas, Easter, and feasts of our Lord, Mary and the saints
 may also be used for Masses of Christian Burial.

2. Violet/ Royal Purple/ Lilac/ Lavender

 color of penance and mortification of sorrow
 expectation of the King.
 used for Lent, Funeral Masses, Advent

3. Green
 color of growing plants
 used in ordinary time

4. Red
 color of blood and of fire
 used for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Feast days of the martyrs, Pentecost, and other
feasts of the Holy Spirit

5. Rose
 color of joy and hope
 used for "Gaudete" Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent
 used for "Laetare" Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent
 Gaudete is a Latin word for "rejoice"
 Laetare is a Latin word for "be glad"

6. Blue
 used for the Feast of our Blessed Mother

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THE LITURGICAL SETTING

1. Altar
 a place of sacrifice.
 a table of the Lord, where He feeds us with His Body and Blood.
 the center of our celebration, thanksgiving, intercession and offering.
 it has at least one cloth, with antepedium or colored frontal, which changes according to
season.
 it has, two, four or six candles on or near the altar
 a cross is placed on the altar or near or above it.

2. Lectern
 called the Table of the Word.
 place reserve for the readings of the Word of God and usually for the homily.

3. Chair
 a sign of priest's role of presiding over the assembly during the Liturgy of the Word and
in the concluding rite of the mass

4. Tabernacle
 a secure place in which to store the Blessed Sacrament for carrying to the sick who
cannot participate in Mass, or as a focus for the prayers of those who visit the church.
 there is a lamp (Sanctuary lamp) that burns day and night near the tabernacle is a sign
that the Blessed Sacrament is reserved there.

5. Credence Table
 small table of wood, marble, or other suitable material placed within the sanctuary of a
church
 its purpose is holding the cruets, acolytes' candles, and other utensils required for the
celebration of the Holy Sacrifice

6. Sacrarium
 a basin or sink, with a separate drainpipe directly to the earth
 it serves for the disposal of water used for sacred purpose
 used when washing chalice or altar linens

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SUMMARY OF WHEN TO STAND, SIT AND KNEEL AT MASS

Introductory Rites:

Sign of the Cross stand

Greeting stand
Introduction stand
Kyrie stand
Gloria stand
Opening Prayer stand

Liturgy of the Word:

First Reading sit

Responsorial Psalm sit
Second Reading sit
Gospel Acclamation stand
Gospel Reading stand
Homily sit
Profession of Faith stand
Prayers of the Faithful stand

Liturgy of the Eucharist:

Presentation of gifts sit

Prayer over the gifts stand
Preface stand
Eucharistic Prayer kneel
Lord's Prayer stand
Sign of Peace stand
Lamb of God stand
Communion kneel or stand
Prayer after communion stand

Concluding rites:
Final blessing stand
Dismissal stand

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SACRED VESSELS AND VESTMENTS

1. Corporal
 sacred cloth of white linen
 twenty inches square in size
 it is where the chalice, paten and ciboria are placed during
the Mass.

2. Pall
 a square linen, stiffened with starch, cardboard, or plastic.
 set on the chalice to prevent dirt or insects from falling
into it.

3. Paten
 plate on which the bread (big host) used by the presider is
placed and consecrated during the Mass.
 place on top of the chalice at the start of the Mass.

4. Purificator
 a small piece of white absorbent linen approximately 8in x 16in
 folded in three lengthwise
 mark with a cross in the center
 used to wipe the lip of the chalice after the reception of the
Precious Blood

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 used to dry the chalice after it's washed at the end of or after
Mass.

5. Chalice
 a cup usually (but not always)
 supported by a "node" (the central part of the vessel, usually a
know)
 used to hold the Precious Blood of the Lord at Mass.

6. Ciborium
 a paten in a form of a chalice
 it has a lid because the Sacred Body of our Lord is placed in it
 used to hold hosts distributed in communion
 contain Hosts reserved in the tabernacle.

7. Cruets
 vessel to hold the wine and water at the Mass.

8. Pitcher and Basin

 used to hold and catch the water for the washing of the hands
of the presider
 it is always paired with a towel

9. Finger towel
 used at the lavabo during preparation of the Gifts and after
communion.

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10. Communion Plate

 held by a server under the chin of those who receive communion
directly into the mouth.

11. Sacramentary
 volume for presidential prayers for
the officiant of the Eucharist and for any rites
connected with the Mass.

12. Roman Missal

 the book which contains the prayers said by the priest at the
altar as well as all that is officially read or sung in
connection with the offering of the holy Sacrifice of the
Mass throughout the ecclesiastical year.

13. Lectionary
 liturgical book that holds the scriptural readings
 used during the Liturgy of the Word in the Mass
 placed at the ambo or lectern.

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14. Evangelarium or Book of the Gospel

15. Sacramentary or Missal Stand

 a metal or wooden book-rest or a cushion

16. Thurible / Incensario

 a metal bowl hanging by three chains (usuallly) from a disk
 incense burner used at Mass.

17. Incense Boat

 shaped like a boat
 it is where the incense is stored until it is placed in the thurible.

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18. Credence Table

 movable table to the side of the altar
 covered with white cloth
 it is where the chalice, cruets, basin, and finger towel are
placed

19. Processional Cross

 a large crucifix
 set on a long staff, to be carried in procession

20. Processional Candles

 two tall candlesticks carried in procession by two servers

21. Monstrance
 a large vessel used to display the Host at exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament.

22. Lunette.
 a clip which holds Host when exposed in the monstrance

23. Pyx
 round container which holds the Host and lunette in the tabernacle.
 a smaller pyx, like an old-fashioned watch case, is used to take the Eucharist to the sick

24. Holy Water Vessel

 also known as the "bucket"
 the sprinkler as an "aspergil"
 the sprinkler take the form of a brush or of a hollow bulb,
containing a sponge

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VESTMENTS

1. Cassock/ Sotana
 close-fitting ankle garment worn by the clergy and laymen during liturgical services

2. Alb
 long, white linen garment symbolizing the innocence and purity that should adorn the
souls of the priest who ascends the altar
 comes from the Latin word for "white"

3. Stole
 a distinctive sign of those who have received Holy Orders
 priest wears the stole around the neck and hanging down in front
 the deacon wears his stole on his left shoulder, crossing it like a sash under his right arm

4. Chasuble
 major Eucharistic vestment, worn over the stole and the alb.
 the color depends on the season

5. Cincture
 a lengthy cord, usually of linin or hemp
 tied at the waist to gather and combine the full, long flowing alb.

6. Surplice
 a large-sleeved loose-fitting garment reaching almost knees
 worn over the cassock or habit
 worn during processions, administering sacraments when alb is not prescribed

7. Dalmatic
 worn by the deacon in place of the chasuble
 worn over stole and alb

8. Cope
 a large semi-circular cloak
 held at the front by a clasp or band of fabric.
 used for solemn celebrations of sacraments, procession, Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament.

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9. Humeral veil
 a large white shawl, worn around the shoulders while carrying the Blessed Sacrament in
procession

REGALIA OF THE BISHOP

10. Mitre
 double-pointed head-dress of a bishop, with two lappets hanging at the back
 it is used while:
 sitting
 addressing or blessing the people
 walking in procession (except in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament)

11. Crozier (bacolo)

 a staff, usually with shepherd's crook at the top
 a sign of the bishop's pastoral office
 the bishop carries it to remind us that he is the pastor and guardian of God's people.
 used while:
 walking in procession
 listening to the Gospel
 preaching the homily
 receiving the vows or professions of Faith
 to bless persons, unless imposition of hands is required

12. Pectoral Cross

 bishop's necklace
 worn under the chasuble and the dalmatic, under the cope but above the mozeta

13. Ring
 worn at all times as a sign that the bishop is wedded to Christ

14. Skull Cap or Zucchetoo

 small violet cap worn by the bishop

15. Pallium
 given to residential archbishops
 they wear above the chasuble in their jurisdictional territory when pontificating solemnly,
during ordinations, consecration of a church, dedication of an altar, blessing of an abbot
or consecration of virgins.

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PRINCIPLES OF CEREMONIES

A. UNIFORMITY OF ACTIONS

When two or more are performing an action, e.g. genuflecting, bowing, walking, reciting
a prayer, they should act together at the same time and with the same speed. Nothing is more
conductive to the smoothness of a ceremony.

B. POSTURES AND BASIC ACTIONS

1. Basic actions
 means "how" the server carries out his duties.
 good techniques of serving also depend on knowing "why", the reasons for the actions
performed
 new servers learn by the examples of older servers

2. The Hands
 your hands must always be clean, with clean fingernails
 wash them before you serve because you will handle things which are holy.
 Joined hands are held before the breast at 45 degrees, palms together, fingers extended,
thumbs crossed, right over left during walking, kneeling, and standing.
 joined hands are an expression of prayerful reverence and self discipline.
 joining hands is only tiring if you press your hands together too hard.

3. The Sign of the Cross

 This our salute to God, and expression of our faith.
 Correct technique in making the sign of the cross.
 Begin with your hands joined.
 Then, placing the left hand below the breast (fingers extended and thumb flat),
you take your right hand to the forehead, with fingers and thumb together and
extended.
 In the Name of the Father... Now bring your right hand to the center of the breast,
above the left hand, and touch the breast with the ends of the extended fingers.
 And of the Son... Now, with the end of the fingers of your right hand, touch your
left shoulder and then your right shoulder.
 And of the Holy Spirit... Now rejoin both hands as before. Amen.

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