"...this rewritten guide is a good one ...contains a great deal of information. A copy in every sacristy would be useful." -- Leonel L. Mitchell, as printed in OPEN: The Journal of Associated Parishes for Literacy, Summer 1996

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"A coif? A Canterbury cap? A shovel hat? The answer to these and many more practical questions are found in this handy, illustrated New Altar Guild Book from Morehouse. You name it, it's here."--The Living Church

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"The New Altar Guild Book is a classic guide on altar guild ministry offering a lively blend of liturgical history, sacramental theology and practical hints. Barbara Gent and Betty Sturges combine how-to advice with creative ideas on preparing for the traditional liturgies and simpler, special-occasion services. All the basics are covered: the altar guilds' origins, function and how they are organized, the sacristy, preparing the church for worship, cleaning, decorating, setting the table, selecting and caring for the vestments and more. The New Altar Guild Book includes a thorough and creative section on vestments--their history, colors and their meanings, innovative ways of making and embroidering them and their care and storage. The New Altar Guild Book is of very special value for all liturgical reference collections."--The Midwest Book Review

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"All the basics are covered: the altar guilds' origins, function, and how they are organized, the sacristy, preparing the church for worship, cleaning, decorating, setting the table, selecting and caring for the vestments and more." - Interchange, September 1996