Sergio is absolutely correct. This is a clear violation. This should never be done by a lay person. The step of washing with soap and water after the purification is fine, but the steps of purification must be accomplished by a priest, deacon, or acolyte after distribution of the Eucharist, or after Mass. Please inform your priest that this has been banned for over a dozen years in the US.
@@TES-bt8sv In accord with the Holy Father’s decision (2006), as reported in Francis Cardinal Arinze’s letter of 10/12/06, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion may not assist in the purification of sacred vessels. If you're interested in the history of this matter check out this article from EWTN: www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/purification-of-sacred-vessels-in-us-4409
@@TES-bt8sv The Roman Missal, General Instruction, "279. The sacred vessels are to be purified by the Priest, the Deacon, or an instituted acolyte after Communion or after Mass, insofar as possible at the credence table." Also in n. 183: "Nevertheless, it is also permitted to leave vessels needing to be purified on a corporal, suitably covered, on the credence table, and to purify them immediately after Mass, following the Dismissal of the people."
Sergio is absolutely correct. This is a clear violation. This should never be done by a lay person. The step of washing with soap and water after the purification is fine, but the steps of purification must be accomplished by a priest, deacon, or acolyte after distribution of the Eucharist, or after Mass. Please inform your priest that this has been banned for over a dozen years in the US.
Could you please cite the source of this rule?
How do you know that's not a priest or a deacon in the video?
@@scottshea4681 If it is he should dress like one
@@TES-bt8sv In accord with the Holy Father’s decision (2006), as reported in Francis Cardinal Arinze’s letter
of 10/12/06, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion may not assist in the purification of sacred vessels.
If you're interested in the history of this matter check out this article from EWTN: www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/purification-of-sacred-vessels-in-us-4409
@@TES-bt8sv The Roman Missal, General Instruction, "279. The sacred vessels are to be purified by the Priest, the Deacon, or an instituted acolyte after Communion or after Mass, insofar as possible at the credence table." Also in n. 183: "Nevertheless, it is also permitted to leave vessels needing to be purified on a corporal, suitably covered, on the credence table, and to purify them immediately after Mass, following the Dismissal of the people."
Only a priest, deacon or an acolyte can purify.
I am a Deacon and you are absolutely right.
This is my next task God willing