Opportunity
The Complete Training Course for
Altar Guilds, new and available from Morehouse Publishing
This comprehensive, self-paced training manual, by B. Don Taylor,
presents all the information necessary for altar guild members to perform
their tasks
knowledgeably and well, and describes in detail the behind-the-scenes
preparations for the celebration of the Eucharist. In clear and
easy-to-understand terms, the author explains the symbolism and use of
liturgical spaces, sanctuary furniture, vessels, linens, vestments, crosses,
candles, and many other features of the altar. Specific instructions on how
to launder and iron the corporal, purificator, pall, and other linens are
also included.
Fully illustrated, this manual offers a thorough explanation of the
Christian year, the use of appropriate liturgical colors, and the particular
functions required
before and after high and low masses, baptisms, confirmations, weddings,
funerals, and other types of services. Useful aids such as flow charts,
checklists, self-test exercises, and a glossary of terms are incorporated to
help altar guild members understand and properly use the information
presented.
To order: Episcopal Books and Resources, online at
www.episcopalbookstore.org
or call 800.903.5544.