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wynd
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Is it licit for altar servers to leave the sanctuary to greet people during the sign of peace? References to GIRM/RS/whatever would be great either way.
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Chalice
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Neither the GIRM nor RS mention this. However given that the celebrant is not supposed to leave, I think this would at least extend to the servers as well…
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palmas85
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Why not??? I’ve seen the Priests, excuse me, Presiders, leave so why not the servers?? The GIRM, who cares about that troublesome document??? As long as the local bishop says it’s OK go for it!!! And even if he doesn’t go for it, and wants to follow the rules, just say he has a Pre Vatican II mindset and ignore him!!! It’s all about freedom of choice these days. Freedom, live the way you want and do the things you want. No rules, no obligations, just make the Mass the way you want and we’ll all be fine. God will understand. After all the Mass doesn’t really have anything to do with Him does it?
Again, could not resist the sarcasm on that. I apologize.
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philjane
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I like #2’s answer—the sarcasm is perfect—i have a really good priest in my parish so we don’t experience a lot of the abuses that are rampant in our church today. I had never thought about whether it is right or wrong for the altar servers to leave the altar, but the reason why the priest shouldn’t leave is because he should not leave the Body & Blood alone on the the altar, so technically if the priest stays with the Sacred Species—the altar servers could be allowed to leave the altar to shake hands----but according to the documents they should only shake hands with the people around them…so if they leave the altar at all they should shake hands only with people in the front seats.
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CatholicCid
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Don’t the altar servers also leave the Sanctuary to process up with the gifts or the gift bearers?
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Chalice
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Oh? Where is that documented in the Church? I have never heard this. With a church full of people, the Eucharist is already protected.
There is nothing “technical” about it – the Church is mum on the matter.
I would also suggest that right at this point in time can be typically a very busy time for a server(s.) They might be placing additional purificators on the altar, clearing away the Sacramentary off the altar, etc.
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paramedicgirl
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I have also posted about this same thing, wondering if it is acceptable for the altar servers to leave the sanctuary. Our altar severs leave the sanctuary to give their parents a sign of peace. They sometimes have to walk through the entire church to accomplish this. Is this a liturgical abuse? Or is it the norm?
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MrS
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no apology needed… I recognize, and sympathize with you… and those who complain that the Mass is too long, are part of the revival, I mean sign-of-peacers that has turned reverence into fellowship.
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netmilsmom
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We gotta fight for our right to PARTY!
(It just had to be said)
The same people who think that Communion would be too long without a gaggle of people handing It out, are the same who want to keep a gladhanding session for the Sign of Peace.
Hmmmmmmm.
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Ann_Cheryl
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I am not sure what you are saying here? On which matter is the Church mum on?
General Instruction of the Roman Missal states,\
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Chalice
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Ann Cheryl:
The GIRM says nothing about servers leaving the sanctuary. Keep in mind that in many parishes, leaving the sanctuary would mean taking two steps…
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Kielbasi
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I grew up without the Sign of Peace, but the people are used to it, and they like it.
But really, it should be kept to at most 8-10 minutes, so if the altar servers leave the sanctuary, they really shouldn’t be straying too far and keeping in touch with their primary duties, so the mass doesn’t get out of hand.
But really, it should be kept to at most 8-10 minutes, so if the altar servers leave the sanctuary, they really shouldn’t be straying too far and keeping in touch with their primary duties, so the mass doesn’t get out of hand.
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Freeway4321
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The GIRM? Who cares, it’ll all change again anyways.
If you abuse enough, consider that abuse licit in due time.
Altar boys? See Altar Girls.
Communion on the tounge? See communion in the hand.
Communion was illicitly distributed by laymen - then appoint laymen as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
Unofficial Eucharistic Prayers were composed - then let three new Eucharistic Prayers be provided.
Offer the Tridentine Mass without permission…
BANNED
If you abuse enough, consider that abuse licit in due time.
Altar boys? See Altar Girls.
Communion on the tounge? See communion in the hand.
Communion was illicitly distributed by laymen - then appoint laymen as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
Unofficial Eucharistic Prayers were composed - then let three new Eucharistic Prayers be provided.
Offer the Tridentine Mass without permission…
BANNED
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Chalice
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8-10 minutes for the kiss of peace? that’s nuts.
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