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Sacristan
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Sacristan
“The sacristan diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass.” General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), #105
“The LITURGY is the SUMMIT towards which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time, it is the FONT from which all power flows.” prepares the sacred space to welcome the faithful, as well as the table to welcome Jesus in the Word proclaimed and the sacrament of the most holy Eucharist, is an integral part of the liturgy.
The term Sacristan comes from the Latin word, sacer, which means sacred. Sacristans are often behind-the-scenes prayerful ministers who bring to mind the words of Jesus when He said we should not do good works just to gain rewards (Matthew 6:1).
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Those who desire to serve in the ministry of Sacristan should be:
Active and faithful members of Saint Faustina Catholic Church. They should be people of faith and prayer, of godly character and reputation, with a deep devotion to the Eucharist and to the environment where the faithful gather together to worship.
Respect for others, discretion, and appropriate decorum are the hallmarks of a sacristan. Above all, ministers should be noted for their care to the assembly. These qualities are found in a mature Christian – qualities that transcend chronological age. Furthermore, the minister should be comfortable inviting and/or directing others in a welcoming and loving manner.
There are times when further assistance is needed at mass, and it is up to the sacristan to solicit that help.
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