Sacristan

Welcome to the Sacristan ministry! This is a very rewarding and meaninful ministry. Here are common questions about the role of a Sacristan. Prayerfully consider joining our ministry.

What does a sacristan do?
As Sacristan, we have two main roles:  Mass Set Up and Clean Up, and Mass Coordinator. You will serve both roles each time you are a Sacristan, though some of the roles may play a bigger part than others, depending on the mass. Below is a brief explanation of each role:

Mass set up and clean up vary slightly depending on the individual mass and presider. At every mass, you are responsible for setting up for both Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist which means preparing all the books, vessels, offertory, and incense when appropriate.
Training is provided for all aspects of the duties. 

As mass coordinator, a sacristan also assists the presider with whatever details/duties he needs done. The sacristan will check to make sure the altar servers are ready and in place as well as making sure the assigned Readers and key Extraordinary Ministers are present and ready to serve.