This book conveniently gathers in one place those rites at which a layperson may preside in the absence of a priest or deacon. Included are Holy Communion outside Mass; pastoral care of the sick; pastoral care of the dying; a selection of readings, responses, and verses from Sacred Scripture; and prayers for the dead and mourners. Now with changes to prayers as reflected in The Roman Missal, Third Edition, this small and portable book is printed in two-color type, and has one ribbon marker and a gold-stamped cover.

Published with the approval of the Committee on Divine Worship, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Recommended and approved for use in Australia, for members of the lay faithful who minister Holy Communion to the sick and dying (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Plenary Meeting, 21-25 November 2016).