ARCHIVED MC Webinars

For the traditional Roman Mass

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Missale Romanum (5 sessions)

• Historical development

• Sectional review of contents (2 sessions)

• Calendar and classification rubrics

• Using an Ordo to setup the missal

 

This webinar will take place on:

September 20, 22, 24, 27 and 29

from:

10:00am to 11:30am CST

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Cost for Single Subscriber: $65.00

 

For group rates, please contact us.

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Optional materials for this session:

• Rubrics of the Roman Breviary and Missal
  Bk $15.00 | PDF $11.50
   

• Ordo (for determining the Mass of the day)
  Bk $8.25 | PDF $9.50 | Android App $6.99

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Church, Sanctuary, and Altar (5 sessions)

• Parts of a church building

• Sanctuary layout and its furnishings

• Purpose, construction, and prescriptions of altar and its appointments

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Recommended materials for this session:

• A Guide for Altar and Sanctuary (valuable guide on material requisites for Mass) Bk $12.50 | PDF $9.50
   

• The Liturgical Altar (considered by some as the "bible" on the altar)
  Bk $8.25 | PDF $9.50

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• Candles in the Roman Rite (includes illustrations of candles examples and liturgically-correct altars) Bk $15.00

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• De Missalis Romani Liturgia (great resource on the requisites materials for a church by a highly-regard liturgist--1937 reprint) Bk $23.50 | PDF $14.50

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Useful materials for MCs

These items are available from Romanitas Press:

• The Mass: Up-Close in Pictures (helps with identifying the parts of the Mass) $12.50

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• The General Principles of Ceremonies of the Roman Rite (a must for all MCs!) Bk $13.75 | PDF $9.50
   

• Ceremonial Notes (for serving Mass)
   

• A Guide for Altar and Sanctuary (a valuable guide on the material requisites for Mass)
  Bk $12.50 | PDF $9.50

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• Rubrics of the Roman Breviary and Missal
  Bk $15.00 | PDF $11.50
   

• Ordo (for determining the Mass of the day)
  Bk $8.25 | PDF $9.50 | Android App $6.99
   

• Coming soon: Master of Ceremonies Compendium

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Curriculum of MC Program

The full curriculum consists of the following courses:

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What is a Master of Ceremonies?

• Its liturgical office, expectations of competency, and spiritual aspects

• Practical tips for sacristy management and preparing for ceremonies

 

Church, Sanctuary, and Altar

• Parts of church building

• Purpose, character, and prescriptions concerning altar and its appointments

• Sanctuary layout and furnishings

 

Sacred Vessels

• Historical development and prescriptions

• How to prepare

 

Altar and Chalice Linens

• Historical development, symbolisms, and prescriptions

• How to prepare

 

Sacred Vestments

• Historical development

• Symbolism and associated prayers

• Prescriptions

• Preparation practicum

 

Liturgical Books of the Roman Rite

• Review of all traditional books and their development

• Images of books provided (as well as links for a closer review)

 

Missale Romanum

• Historical development and reforms

• Sectional review of the missal

• Overview of classification rules and use of Ordo

• How to prepare and assist at the missal

 

General Principles of Ceremonies of the Roman Rite

• Review of rules as presented in book

• Ceremonial terms and phrases

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Gregorian Chants at Mass (and their impact)

• Review of chants at Mass

• Overview of Liber Usualis and how to reference

• Practicum on MC's chant cues

 

Master of Ceremonies’ Position at Mass

• Presentation at altar

• Practicum with trainees

 

 

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