Master of Ceremonies Webinars

For the traditional Roman Mass

The unique and comprehensive MC Program of Louis Tofari is now being offered in segments as webinars!

Starting in September 2021, the various courses of the MC Program will be offered as webinars via Zoom video conferencing. In addition to the screen share presentations, PDF handouts will also be provided.

Target audience

These webinars are primarily directed to young men (14 or older) and adult men who are studying to become Masters of Ceremonies, as well as to the clergy.

However, this course is also available to men or women would like to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of the traditional Roman Mass.

Starting on October 12:

Church, Sanctuary, and Altar (2 sessions)

Parts of a church building
Purpose, character, and prescriptions of altar and its appointments
Sanctuary layout and its furnishings

This 2-session webinar will take place on:

October 12 (Tues) and 14 (Thur)

from:

10:00am to 11:30am CST

Cost for Single Subscriber: $35.00

For group rates, please contact us.

Can't attend a live session? No problem! Each session is video-recorded and available to all subscribers (and can be watched again and again).

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

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

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

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

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

Curriculum of MC Program

The full curriculum consists of the following courses:

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

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