The current norms, prescribed in keeping with the will of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, and the new Missal that the Church of the Roman Rite is to use from now on in the celebration of Mass are also evidence of the great concern of the Church, of her faith, and of her unchanged love for the great mystery of the Eucharist. 346. 160. 229. Then the acolyte incenses the priest and the people. 275. 189. 0000003290 00000 n The lector reads from the ambo the readings that precede the Gospel. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 2 0 obj Although it is not always necessary (e.g., in weekday Masses) to sing all the texts that are of themselves meant to be sung, every care should be taken that singing by the ministers and the people is not absent in celebrations that occur on Sundays and on holy days of obligation. Holy Thursday / The Last Supper April 2nd - 8th, 2023 Holy Week is the week before Easter Sunday, beginning seven days before with Palm Sunday. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. 93. 0000004811 00000 n The directions for what the priest should do once he reaches the place of reposition have been supplemented. When in fact there is no choir, it is up to the cantor to lead the different chants, with the people taking part.[88]. 290. 10 and 14. nos. It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. 128. 21; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. If, in addition, there is no other suitable lector present, the deacon should proclaim the other readings as well. 36 3. 273); The texts of the chants at the entrance, at the presentation of the gifts, and at Communion (cf. 302. John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Vicesimus quintus annus, 4 December 1988, no. 85. 306-307. [70] Cf. The diocesan Bishop or anyone equivalent to him in law must be mentioned by means of this formula: una cum famulo tuo Papa nostro N. et Episcopo (or Vicario, Prelato, Praefecto, Abbate) (together with your servant N., our Pope, and N., our Bishop [or Vicar, Prelate, Prefect, Abbot]). Care should be taken that the faithful be able not only to see the priest, the deacon, and the lectors but also, with the aid of modern technical means, to hear them without difficulty. 10. 0000013406 00000 n [85], 101. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. <> 153. [50], Since faithful from different countries come together ever more frequently, it is fitting that they know how to sing together at least some parts of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin, especially the Creed and the Lords Prayer, set to the simpler melodies.[51]. He consumes a little of the Blood of Christ and hands the chalice to the deacon or a concelebrant. [119] Cf. no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. The choice among the Eucharistic Prayers found in the Order of Mass is suitably guided by the following norms: Eucharistic Prayer I, that is, the Roman Canon, which may always be used, is especially suited to be sung or said on days when there is a proper text for the Communicantes (In union with the whole Church) or in Masses endowed with a proper form of the Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) and also in the celebrations of the Apostles and of the Saints mentioned in the Prayer itself; it is likewise especially appropriate for Sundays, unless for pastoral considerations Eucharistic Prayer III is preferred. Ex 12:1-8, 11-14. [136] Cf. The Ministry of the Instituted Acolyte and Lector, 98. 44. For the diocesan Bishop, the chief steward of the mysteries of God in the particular Church entrusted to his care, is the moderator, promoter, and guardian of the whole of its liturgical life. [164] Cf. If he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, he approaches the altar and places the Book of the Gospels upon it. In Eucharistic Prayer I, or the Roman Canon, the prayer Te igitur (We come to you, Father) is said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. Eph 2:20). 123. [16] Cf. 261. At the Last Supper Christ instituted the Paschal Sacrifice and banquet, by which the Sacrifice of the Cross is continuously made present in the Church whenever the priest, representing Christ the Lord, carries out what the Lord himself did and handed over to his disciples to be done in his memory.[69]. The nature of the presidential texts demands that they be spoken in a loud and clear voice and that everyone listen with attention. When, on the other hand, the option is given of choosing between a memorial found in the General Calendar and one found in a diocesan or religious calendar, preference should be given, all things being equal and in keeping with tradition, to the memorial inscribed in the particular calendar. The parts spoken by all the concelebrants together and especially the words of consecration, which all are bound to say, are to be said in such a way that the concelebrants speak them in a very low voice and that the principal celebrants voice be clearly heard. 0000001400 00000 n 159. 47. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. Nevertheless, in a particular celebration, such as Confirmation, Marriage, or a Funeral, the series of intentions may reflect more closely the particular occasion. The faithful, moreover, should not refuse to serve the People of God gladly whenever they are asked to perform some particular ministry or function in the celebration. 81. 123. For memorials of Saints, unless strictly proper readings are given, the readings assigned for the weekday are customarily used. Christs gesture of breaking bread at the Last Supper, which gave the entire Eucharistic Action its name in apostolic times, signifies that the many faithful are made one body (1 Cor 10:17) by receiving Communion from the one Bread of Life which is Christ, who died and rose for the salvation of the world. 42; Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. The priest invites the people to lift up their hearts to the Lord in prayer and thanksgiving; he unites the congregation with himself in the prayer that he addresses in the name of the entire community to God the Father through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. 24. 233. Although such Masses do not have a special form of celebration, it is nevertheless most proper that they be celebrated with singing, especially with the full participation of all members of the community, whether of religious or of canons. This unity is beautifully apparent from the gestures and postures observed in common by the faithful. [21] Cf. Council of Trent, session 13, Decretum de ss. 307. [153] Cf. On Sundays, on the weekdays of the Advent, Christmas, Lenten, and Easter Seasons, on feasts, and on obligatory memorials: If Mass is celebrated with a congregation, the priest should follow the calendar of the church where he is celebrating; If Mass is celebrated with the participation of one minister only, the priest may choose either the calendar of the church or his own proper calendar. [44] Cf. 0000004723 00000 n Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 92: AAS 56 (1964), p. 899. 103. A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated. [37] Cf. Then, with hands joined, the priest says, Oremus (Let us pray). Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. Then the Act of Penitence takes place, and, if required by the rubrics, the Kyrie and Gloria are said. 316. 118. Rp!HH*^S;bZUIeg5fUs]HXl9+R?ti|p[MLPRhi 83e85l /c0^7YjS Z,y,fhqHfzC.)*! He should, moreover, remember that the selection of different parts is to be made in agreement with those who have some role in the celebration, including the faithful, in regard to the parts that more directly pertain to each. If incense is used, the acolyte presents the thurible to the priest and assists him while he incenses the gifts, the cross, and the altar. [44] Thus, while the priest is speaking these texts, there should be no other prayers or singing, and the organ or other musical instruments should be silent. no. 0000003416 00000 n 116; cf. The Requisites for the Celebration of Mass, I. Then the priest, with hands extended, says the collect, at the end of which the people make the acclamation, Amen. When there is an Entrance Procession, the following are also to be prepared: the Book of the Gospels; on Sundays and festive days, the thurible and the boat with incense, if incense is used; the cross to be carried in procession; and candlesticks with lighted candles. 61. <> 0000001733 00000 n If the diocesan Bishop celebrates, then seven candles should be used. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright holder. 3). 112. The use of such readings is not to be insisted upon, unless a pastoral reason suggests it. 41. 4: AAS 30 (1938), pp. If, however, the minister is a deacon, he performs his proper duties (cf. It is fitting that the beauty and nobility of each vestment derive not from abundance of overly lavish ornamentation, but rather from the material that is used and from the design. Friday, or Holy Saturday. This text is confirmed for use in the Dioceses of the United States of America. A proper arrangement of a church and its surroundings that appropriately meets contemporary needs requires attention not only to the elements related more directly to the celebration of the sacred actions but also to those things conducive to the appropriate comfort of the faithful that are normally forthcoming in places where people regularly gather. endstream endobj 2138 0 obj <>/Size 2104/Type/XRef>>stream 9: AAS 59 (1967), p. 547. After the Sanctus, the priest concelebrants continue the Eucharistic Prayer in the way described below. In the local Church, first place should certainly be given, because of its significance, to the Mass at which the Bishop presides, surrounded by his presbyterate, deacons, and lay ministers,[91] and in which the holy people of God participate fully and actively, for it is there that the preeminent expression of the Church is found. [87] What is said about the choir also applies, in accordance with the relevant norms, to other musicians, especially the organist. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. It is, indeed, of advantage that in regions using the same language, the same translation be used whenever possible for liturgical texts, especially for biblical texts and for the Order of Mass.[151]. The people respond, Habemus ad Dominum (We lift them up to the Lord). Moreover, this broader view allows us to see how the Holy Spirit endows the People of God with a marvelous fidelity in preserving the unalterable deposit of faith, even amid a very great variety of prayers and rites. 122-123. 160, 283); The materials for the altar and sacred furnishings, especially the sacred vessels, and also the materials, form, and color of the liturgical vestments (cf. Amen. If incense is used, remaining at the ambo he puts some into the thurible, blesses it, and, bowing profoundly, says, Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart). Next are the orations: that is to say, the collect, the prayer over the offerings, and the prayer after Communion. The priest venerates the altar in the usual way with a kiss and, after making a profound bow with the minister, departs. 385. [59] Cf. In more solemn celebrations, as the occasion suggests, a Bishop may impart a blessing to the people with the Book of the Gospels. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. While the organ is to be accorded pride of place, other wind, stringed, or percussion instruments may be used in liturgical services in the dioceses of the United States of America, according to longstanding local usage, provided they are truly apt for sacred use or can be rendered apt. 152. 9. The altar on which the Sacrifice of the Cross is made present under sacramental signs is also the table of the Lord to which the People of God is called together to participate in the Mass, as well as the center of the thanksgiving that is accomplished through the Eucharist. Then the lector takes his own place in the sanctuary with the other ministers. 26. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 48, 74, 87); The readings from Sacred Scripture to be used in special circumstances (cf. 33. After the Prayer of the Faithful, while the priest remains at the chair, the deacon prepares the altar, assisted by the acolyte, but it is the deacons place to take care of the sacred vessels himself. Then holding it in their right hand, with the left hand placed below, they return to their places. The Church has always regarded this command as applying also to herself when she gives directions about the preparation of peoples hearts and minds and of the places, rites, and texts for the celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist. Exceptions are Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), solemnities, and feasts. CHAPTER I The Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration, 16. 31. 16a: AAS 59 (1967), p. 305. "+~d|)]rLH"F(> NazYvMpCTLPGf5To6o\uO[X g*\s~86T3U97)yPb6Zpbn,O> 'Z_`IXwdxZs[=BaETgG5][/ER DO\/,hF|$\((> h(X"oQxt.ocvJtP'_\r6-PTM~1(jU*E+_/gGt c.Mx5G*/}yly@Dani^n'3{`q@2T+,jpR&ZpwZ3B:Bqd f,Y@d"j MU8+,' `9 azEwbmFK 125. 2: AAS 65 (1973), pp. Those who take up the collection in the church. It is particularly appropriate that he should place the Book of the Gospels on the altar, after which, together with the priest, he venerates the altar with a kiss. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. 0000003488 00000 n 128. Then he takes the chalice, saying quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life), and reverently receives the Blood of Christ. The priest may give the sign of peace to the ministers but always remains within the sanctuary, so as not to disturb the celebration. Then he proclaims the Gospel and at the end says the acclamation, Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), to which all respond, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). 0000013961 00000 n [90] Cf. Adoration of the Holy Cross. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 61. After the intentions, the priest, with hands extended, concludes the petitions with a prayer. 48; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. Through Christ our Lord. 4 0 obj If incense is used, the priest then puts some in the thurible, blesses it without saying anything, and incenses the offerings, the cross, and the altar. 228. 390. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. On the weekdays of Advent before December 17, the weekdays of the Christmas Season from January 2, and the weekdays of the Easter Season, it is possible to choose either the weekday Mass, or the Mass of the Saint, or the Mass of one of the Saints whose memorial is observed, or the Mass of any Saint listed in the Martyrology for that day. 60. 0000012141 00000 n 21: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), solemnities, and feasts are exceptions. 45. 66-68: AAS 87 (1995), p. 313. In accomplishing this task, it is expedient to take account of the different literary genres used at Mass, such as the presidential prayers, the antiphons, the acclamations, the responses, the litanies of supplication, and so on. [126] Moreover, it is appropriate that, before it is put into liturgical use, it be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 54. 363. 1068-1084. At the end the people make the acclamation, Amen. endobj So, we are invited to obtain the "joy of His pardon with repentance and with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and to begin a spiritual recovery with hearts open more to God . In Eucharistic Prayer II the Vere Sanctus (Lord, you are holy indeed) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 258. If, however, the minister does not receive Communion, the priest, after genuflecting, takes the host and, facing the altar, says quietly the Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy) and the Corpus Christi custodiat (May the Body of Christ bring) and then receives the Body of Christ. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 940; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. 154. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. And so, The Roman Missal, even if in different languages and with some variety of customs,[164] must be preserved in the future as an instrument and an outstanding sign of the integrity and unity of the Roman Rite.[165]. 220. startxref [36] Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction, Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994: AAS 87 (1995), pp. 938 2; John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Dominicae Cenae, 24 February 1980, no. 186. [112] Cf. The gestures and posture of the faithful (cf. 0000010764 00000 n If no deacon is present, after the Prayer of the Faithful is concluded and while the priest remains at the chair, the acolyte places the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall, and the Missal on the altar. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. [156] The special norms given in the Instruction On the Roman Liturgy and Inculturation[157] should be carefully observed. Thurification or incensation is an expression of reverence and of prayer, as is signified in Sacred Scripture (cf. 396. 102. After the commingling, the priest quietly says the prayer Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God) or Perceptio (Lord Jesus Christ, with faith in your love and mercy). The Communion chant begins while the priest is receiving the Sacrament (cf. General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, nos. 260. 80. In the dioceses of the United States of America there are four options for the Communion chant: (1) the antiphon from The Roman Missal or the Psalm from the Roman Gradual as set to music there or in another musical setting; (2) the seasonal antiphon and Psalm of the Simple Gradual; (3) a song from another collection of psalms and antiphons, approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or the diocesan Bishop, including psalms arranged in responsorial or metrical forms; (4) a suitable liturgical song chosen in accordance with no. 328. 281. 338. 212. 284. The priest incenses the book, if incense is used (cf. In choosing between these two forms, a pastoral criterion must be kept in mind. 767 1: AAS 79 (1987), p. 1249; Interdicasterial Instruction on certain questions regarding the collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the sacred ministry of priests, Ecclesiae de mysterio, 15 August 1997, art. In performing this function the commentator stands in an appropriate place facing the faithful, but not at the ambo. endobj Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The readings, therefore, should be proclaimed by a lector, and the Gospel by a deacon or, in his absence, a priest other than the celebrant. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 199-200; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, editio typica, 1973, nos. 128. Afterwards, when appropriate, the priest adds, Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace). Seats and texts for the concelebrating priests; On the credence table: a chalice of sufficient size or else several chalices. Thus the best place for the chair is in a position facing the people at the head of the sanctuary, unless the design of the building or other circumstances impede this: for example, if the great distance would interfere with communication between the priest and the gathered assembly, or if the tabernacle is in the center behind the altar. [77], 92. 2104 0 obj <> endobj From the epiclesis until the priest shows the chalice, the deacon normally remains kneeling. The concelebrants approach the altar one after another, genuflect, and take a particle, dip it partly into the chalice, and, holding a purificator under their chin, consume the intincted particle. UNIVERSAL PRAYER At the end of each petition, the reader says: V. We pray to the Lord. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 50. 14. Votive Masses of the mysteries of the Lord or in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Angels or of any given Saint or of all the Saints may be said for the sake of the faithfuls devotion on weekdays in Ordinary Time, even if an optional memorial occurs. 238. 352. Because of its structure, no special formula for the dead may be inserted into this prayer. All stand up. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, nos.
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