The vocation of the sacristan is to perform the unseen tasks that make
the liturgical celebration a joyful prayer of thanksgiving and praise.
- Vessels are cleaned and placed in their respective places.
- Altar and credence table are clothed and properly adorned.
- Linens and vestments are dry cleaned or washed and made ready.
- Wax is removed from all places where it has spilled.
- The assembly and choir areas are cleaned and made presentable.
- The Sanctuary Lamp is kept burning.
- Worship aids are in the proper places.
- Blessed water is in the baptismal font.
- Heat and A/C is on and properly set in sufficient time before a scheduled service.
- Votive candles are in place and replenished, as needed.
- All of this and more!
There are sacristans who do all of the above. In addition, there is to be a
sacristan assigned to each of the weekend and holyday masses to assure all is ready for a
given mass.
Only God sees all the sacristan does and will reward him/her who offers their unseen
service to the honor and glory of God.
