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"It’s back: the popular illustrated guide for boys.Tens of thousands of altar boys prior to Vatican II learned how to serve the old Latin Mass with the help of this easy-to-read book. Author Fr. Charles J. Carmody spent many years training Catholic boys in sanctuary and sacristy. Among its many features:The censer
The task is presented as a challenge and privilege
A typical chapter is 4-5 pages, concise and to the point, ideal for learning
Latin words are spelled out phonetically to aid in pronunciation
The lessons are divided into three convenient sections: 1. how an altar boy should act – both in church and outside, 2. Latin lessons, 3. instructions on Mass rubrics
Listed at the end of each chapter are review questions to know, and things to do which reinforce the lesson
Cleanliness check, in appearance and speech, of benefit for all boys, servers or no
Knowledge of the Mass is aided by an outline and brief explanation of the various parts, including the differences in serving High and Low Masses
A short tour of a church building and a list of sacred vestments, linens, vessels, and furnishings, with major items illustrated
Handy 20-page appendix includes, among other things, all the prayers and responses (with rubrics) of the Mass an altar boy needs to know
Reviews and checklists for easier learning
Simply stated but not puerile, the author expects the boys to learn proper terms, e.g., rite, rubric, breviary, pontifical, etc., and take responsibility
This little gem was originally published in 1961, just before the major changes in the Mass set in. "
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