The Sacristan's Manual: An Indispensable guide for the Traditional Roman Rite

by Rev. William A. O'Brien, Rev. Scott A. Haynes

Overview

This popular pre-Vatican II sacristy manual (1932) encapsulates all the ceremonies of the Traditional Roman Rite. The sacristan learns how to prepare for the Traditional Latin Mass, Sacraments, Vespers, Benediction, Baptism, Pontifical Mass, and more in a succinct and precise way. This indispensable guide for the Traditional Roman Rite schools sacristans on how to prepare for each of the ceremonies of the liturgical year, as well as special feasts. This comprehensive manual teaches sacristans what vestments to lay out, how to prepare the Altar, and what special features each particular ceremony contains. Fr. William A. O'Brien, a pastor, teacher, and liturgy expert defines each term and provides easy-to-understand illustrations and diagrams. This newly typeset edition of Fr. Scott A. Haynes provides sacristans with a much-needed guide for the ancient Roman Rite.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798341810273
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	10/20/2024
Pages:	102
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Rev. William A. O'Brien was a respected liturgist in his time. His numerous publications on the Traditional Roman Rite are treasures to this day. Here, Priestly Press is happy to offer a newly typeset edition of his classic work for sacristans. Rev. Scott A. Haynes has edited and typeset this volume for the benefit of sacristans today who assist the preparation of the liturgical ceremonies of the Roman Rite.