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Servers
Mass Response Card
An easy-to-use training guide for teaching the proper liturgical pronunciation of the Latin responses made by the altar server at Mass.
The card's exterior partitions contain the Latin responses with their corresponding English phonetic renderings per the
more romano (like the Romans) liturgical pronunciation as endorsed by Popes St. Pius X, Benedict XV, and Pius XI.
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Also included are expanded rubrical instructions for the liturgical gestures and reverences made in connection with the
responses. Another feature are the responses made when serving for a bishop.
The layout of the exterior partitions was carefully arranged to allow
the card’s use at the altar if
necessary.
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Front exterior of card folded
4 double-side partitions fold down accordion-style to a single-partition measuring only 11 14/16" x 4¼" (folds out completely to 17” wide). |
Exterior partitions unfolded
Phonetic renderings are aligned under each word (not strung out from column end to column end) for the reader to better visualize how each syllable is pronounced. |
Interior partitions unfolded
To utilize the front side,
simply start at side 1,
then flip the card
over to side 2,
open the card once
to read side 3,
then side 4. |
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The card’s inside partitions contain helpful explanations and basic rules about making the responses,
more romano pronunciation, a list of common pronunciation mistakes made by English-speakers, and even several informative and authoritative
footnotes.
Red and black text was printed on heavy matte paper stock (to keep the card stiff when being held), then coated with a matte varnish to increase the anti-glare property and protect the card from moisture and frequent use.
Measures folded
11.8" x
4.25" (folds out completely to 17”
wide).
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$5.00
each
for individual orders
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$2.50
per card
for orders of 10 or more
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Review
Once in a while, something truly innovative is created—Louis Tofari has innovated the way in which altar servers can learn the Latin responses for the Mass. His Servers Mass Response Card has both simplified the pronunciation and rubrics of serving to a simple formula: if you can read the card, you will learn the Latin and the rubrics.
This fold-out card has everything the server-in-training will need including: all of the responses to be given on the altar with their accompanying phonetic rendering and the rubrics (fittingly printed in red).
When the card is completely unfolded and turned over it contains a complete explanation and tutorial on how Latin should be pronounced in the liturgy. In some examples, it shows you both "how to pronounce" and "how not to pronounce", especially some of the tougher words which can be real tongue-twisters if one is not diligent in reciting every syllable properly.
I highly recommend this card to anyone who is training to be an altar server or an experienced server who might wish to "brush-up" and re-check their pronunciation. It is also great for teachers or anyone assisting a server in learning the proper way to serve.
The card is printed on heavy stock and then coated with a matte varnish which should help the card resist staining and last for years if cared for. The card is priced appropriately and quantity discounts are available so why not buy 10 or 20 for your priest or hand them out to the servers at your church as a token of your appreciation for the noble duty which they are partaking in.
Derek Bonnell, ChurchLatin.com |
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