Thurifer

The Thurifer is the server in charge of the Thurible.

Liturgical Actions

• Imposition of Incense
• Incensation

Common mistakes and pitfalls

• Attempting to hand the Deacon the Thurible after charging it during the Gospel Procession.
• Stepping forward to receive the Thurible after the Celebrant has incensed the Altar during the Offertory, instead of waiting for the Deacon to incense the Celebrant, Concelebrants, and Congregation.
• If no Deacon is present, forgetting to incense the Celebrant, Concelebrants, and Congregation after the Celebrant incenses the Altar during the Offertory.
• Forgetting to add more charcoal to the Thurible at appropriate times, especially during the Homily.
• Not carrying the Thurible high enough, resulting in it swinging into the ground or a step.