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Sacristan
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MINISTRY PURPOSE:- Before the start of the Mass, the sacristan prepares the Holy Eucharist and required elements for the celebration of the Mass. This allows all members of the worshipping community to take their full and active part in the liturgical celebration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Prepare the bread, wine, water, washing towel, and purificators and place them on the credence table/altar before the start of Mass
- Ensure that there is always a ready supply of hosts, wine, clean purificators, corporals, and hand towels for the celebration of Mass
- Ensure that the sacred vessels are washed and returned to their proper place in the sacristy
- Assist altar servers if they need help preparing for Mass
- Ministers should only serve one ministry position per mass unless there is no one else available to serve one or other essential positions.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Prior to serving - In our ongoing efforts to provide a Safe Environment for all and to comply with Archdiocesan requirements, all volunteers must complete an annual CORI (download) (Criminal Offender Record Information) form. In addition, all those in Liturgical ministries, must complete a one-time “Protecting God’s Children" (PGC) Training.
- Strong devotion to the Eucharist
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mass
- Good organization skills
- Shows reverence for the sacredness of the Body and Blood of Christ and the Sacred Vessels used
- Well organized
- Strong collaboration skills
- Reliable
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PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:
Before Mass- Arrive 30 minutes before the start of Mass
- Locate the tabernacle key and put it in the tabernacle towel; unlock it and remove the Ciborium cover to verify the number of hosts
- Prepare the Celebrant’s Chalice (set up in order from bottom to top): purificator, a paten with Celebrant’s host, pall, and corporal on top
- Prepare/fill the water and wine cruets
- Prepare the silver pitcher, one half filled with water, and the accompanying silver tray and finger towel
- Fill the large Ciboria with the proper number of hosts for the upcoming Mass
- Set up 2 small cups, each with a folded purificator for the wine
- Fill the large flagon with sacramental wine
- Place the cruets, water pitcher, silver tray, finger towel, cups with purificators, and large Ciboria on the credence table
After Mass- Bring the sacred vessels on the credence table to the sacristy sink
- Was and return the cleaned vessels to the proper locations in the sacristy. Ensure that the soiled linens are placed in the basket/laundry bag near the sacristy sink for pick up by the Altar Linen Ministers
The duties and requirements described above are representative of those encountered during the performance of the essential functions of this ministry. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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