SACRISTAN’S MANUAL
FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM
"IN SACRISTY AND SANCTUARY"
By Rev.
William A. O'Brien, M.A.
A. BAPTISM.
The following preparations are made for the
administration of the Sacrament of Baptism:
1. FOR THE PRIEST.
(1) Surplice.
(2) A combination stole having
white on one side and violet on the reverse.
2. NEAR THE FONT.
A table covered with a white linen cloth upon which are
the following things:
(1) The Holy Oils.
(2) The vessel with blessed salt.
NOTE: There is obtainable a
special outfit, called "Baptismal Case", that is very practical for
the purpose of keeping ready to hand the Holy Oils and the blessed salt.
(3) The lighted wax candle on a
candlestick.
(4) Cotton for the anointings.
(5) A small white robe or its
equivalent.
(6) Baptismal shell-i.e. vessel for pouring the
water.
(7) Towel-for drying the child's
head after baptism.
(8) Ritual and baptismal register.
3. THE RECEPTION OF CONVERTS.
(1) Surplice; purple stole where customary-
not necessary.
(2) Chair on the epistle side of
altar.
(3) Book of Gospels.
(4) Ritual.
The arrangements for the baptism of a convert are the
same as for the usual baptismal ceremony.
A. Case containing Holy Chrism, Oil of Catechumens, and
Salt. B. Baptismal Shell.
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