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Upon
systematically learning these principles, the
reader will have the distinct advantage of never
being at a loss during a ceremony (or practice
in preparation) of when to bow or genuflect,
what type or where. This is particularly
valuable, as most rubrical manuals (such as Fortescue)
presume the reader is already well-acquainted
with these basic, but often subtle, rules.
Experience
in teaching ceremonies has shown that the
easiest approach to a new ceremony is through
its principles. Mastering the principles of a
ceremony is not only the easiest way to learn
one ceremony, but it also makes the mastery of
that ceremony the preparation for learning
others. (quoted in General Principles
from L.
O'Connell's excellent manual, The Book of
Ceremonies).
To
ease the understanding of the general principles, 18 pictures, 2 expository tables and 11 diagrams have been
included in the manual. It is also copiously
footnoted with 186 valuable references, further explanations and tips.
A table of contents and 2 glossaries (of
sanctuary and rubrical terms) have also been
added to help beginners in matters liturgical.
This
abridged edition treats specifically of the principles affecting inferior ministers when fulfilled by laymen. Though serving by laymen is virtually the same as by clerics, there are some minor exceptions
which were omitted from this edition (as noted
in the book's preface).
Packed with essential knowledge for any Catholic interested in better understanding the ceremonial intricacies of the ancient Roman Rite,
this 92-page booklet is especially geared for master of ceremonies,
mature servers (ages 12 and up) and clerics (even priests).
Makes
a great gift to any altar server, seminarian, or
priest!
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