no. 226. 3 0 obj 54: AAS 87 (1995), pp. And all pray in silence with the Priest for a while. The UNESCO convention definition of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) covers religious practices and rites, as can be seen from normative descriptions and dozens of actual examples, many of which are Catholic religious traditions. [119] Cf. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inestimabile donum, 3 April, 1980, no. And with your spirit. Furthermore, great attention is to be paid to whatever is directly associated with the altar and the Eucharistic celebration, e.g., the altar cross and the cross carried in procession. Before leaving the altar, the concelebrants make a profound bow to the altar. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. In our own times, on the other hand, the identity and unitary expression of this Rite is found in the typical editions of the liturgical books promulgated by authority of the Supreme Pontiff, and in those liturgical books corresponding to them approved by the Bishops Conferences for their territories with the recognitio of the Apostolic See.[160]. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Amen. 2. For in this form the sign of the Eucharistic banquet is more clearly evident and clear expression is given to the divine will by which the new and eternal Covenant is ratified in the Blood of the Lord, as also the relationship between the Eucharistic banquet and the eschatological banquet in the Fathers Kingdom. These are to be maintained not only so that errors may be avoided, but also so that the faith may be passed on in its integrity, since the Churchs rule of prayer (lex orandi) corresponds to her rule of belief (lex credendi).[159]. Then, standing at the chair or at the altar and facing the people the priest, with hands joined says, Oremus (Let us pray); then, with hands extended, he recites the prayer after Communion. 122. Prayers of this kind, which occur before the reading of the Gospel, at the Preparation of the Gifts, and also before and after the Communion of the priest, are said quietly. Those who take up the collection in the church. [10] Cf. Precious in the eyes of the LORD. must procure for itself a lamb, one apiece for each household. 26, 28; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Do this in memory of me. Accordingly, the Church has arranged the entire celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist in parts corresponding to precisely these words and actions of Christ: At the Preparation of the Gifts, the bread and the wine with water are brought to the altar, the same elements that Christ took into his hands. 11 0 obj 121. Adoration of the Holy Cross. [157] Cf. It is appropriate that the vestments to be worn by priests and deacons, as well as those garments to be worn by lay ministers, be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual[137] before they are put into liturgical use. 41. To fulfill this function correctly, it is necessary that the psalmist have the ability for singing and a facility in correct pronunciation and diction. 286. It should be borne in mind that the primary purpose of the translation of the texts is not with a view to meditation, but rather that they be proclaimed or sung during an actual celebration. 32: AAS 59 (1967), p. 558. [111] Cf. When several are to be named, this is done with the collective formula et Episcopo nostro N. eiusque Episcopis adiutoribus (N., our Bishop and his assistant Bishops). 168. The Place for the Choir and the Musical Instruments, 312. 0000005649 00000 n Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. According to local custom, the server also rings the bell as the priest shows the host and then the chalice. 126; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 0000001723 00000 n III - Mass at Which Only One Minister Participates, IV - Some General Norms for All Forms of Mass, Chapter V- THE ARRANGEMENT AND FURNISHING, I - The Bread and Wine for Celebrating the Eucharist, Chapter VIII- MASSES FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, I - Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances, Chapter IX- ADAPTATIONS WITHIN THE COMPETENCE OF BISHOPS. 0000008636 00000 n The Creed is not said. All these elements, even though they must express the hierarchical structure and the diversity of ministries, should nevertheless bring about a close and coherent unity that is clearly expressive of the unity of the entire holy people. 156. [59] By their silence and singing the people make Gods word their own, and they also affirm their adherence to it by means of the Profession of Faith. 5. Paul VI, Apostolic Letter Sacrum diaconatus ordinem, 18 June 1967: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Then the priest, with hands joined, quietly says the preparatory prayer of Communion: Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God) or Perceptio Corporis et Sanguinis (Lord Jesus Christ, with faith in your love and mercy). THE ORDER OF MASS. 3, 28; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. Then, at the words Lectio sancti Evangelii (A reading from the holy Gospel), he signs the book with his thumb and, afterwards, himself on his forehead, mouth, and breast. He himself begins it with a brief introduction, by which he invites the faithful to pray, and likewise he concludes it with a prayer. Likewise, he should also gather any fragments that may have fallen outside the paten. Certain specific features to be observed in a concelebrated Mass are noted in their proper place (cf. If, however, their number is great, seats should be arranged in another part of the church, but near the altar. 0000003750 00000 n nos. Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. It is appropriate, at least in cathedrals and in larger churches, to have some competent minister, that is to say a master of ceremonies, to oversee the proper planning of sacred actions and their being carried out by the sacred ministers and the lay faithful with decorum, order, and devotion. In the choice of materials for church appointments there should be a concern for genuineness of materials and an intent to foster the instruction of the faithful and the dignity of the entire sacred place. 0000003840 00000 n Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Facing the minister, he greets the minister choosing one of the formulas of greeting. [94] Cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. From the Quaesumus, igitur, Domine (Father, may this Holy Spirit) to the Respice, Domine (Lord, look upon the sacrifice) inclusive, all the concelebrants speak all the following together: The Quaesumus igitur, Domine (Father, may this Holy Spirit) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Ipse enim, cum hora venisset (He always loved those) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; The Unde et nos (Father, we now celebrate) and the Respice, Domine (Lord, look upon this sacrifice) with hands outstretched. On Holy Thursday, however, and for Mass of the Easter Vigil, it is not permitted to celebrate individually. Anamnesis: In which the Church, fulfilling the command that she received from Christ the Lord through the Apostles, keeps the memorial of Christ, recalling especially his blessed Passion, glorious Resurrection, and Ascension into heaven. In the Church, which is the Body of Christ, not all members have the same office. In the Lectionary for weekdays, readings are provided for each day of every week throughout the entire year; as a result, these readings are for the most part to be used on the days to which they are assigned, unless there occurs a solemnity, feast, or memorial that has its own proper New Testament readings, that is to say, readings in which mention is made of the Saint being celebrated. After the celebration of Mass, the acolyte and other ministers return in procession to the sacristy, together with the deacon and the priest in the same way and order in which they entered. Immediately after the blessing, with hands joined, the priest adds, Ite, missa est (The Mass is ended, go in peace), and all answer, Deo gratias (Thanks be to God). 92). 47; cf. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Second Reading (on Sundays and solemnities), Profession of Faith (on Sundays, solemnities, and special occasions), Presentation of the Gifts and Preparation of the Altar, First half of prayer, including Consecration, Second half of prayer, ending with Doxology. Sacramentarium Veronense, L. C. Mohlberg et al., editors (3rd edition, Rome, 1978), section I, no. All churches should be dedicated or, at least, blessed. %PDF-1.7 0000002562 00000 n Eucharistic Prayer III may be said with any Preface. As a result, texts spoken in the celebration are to be chosen keeping in mind both a suitable pastoral reason and the options allowed in this matter. Their purpose is to ensure that the faithful who come together as one establish communion and dispose themselves to listen properly to Gods word and to celebrate the Eucharist worthily. For the consecration of hosts, a large paten may appropriately be used; on it is placed the bread for the priest and the deacon as well as for the other ministers and for the faithful. They genuflect, partake of the Blood of Christ, wipe the rim of the chalice, and return to their seats. 202. 291). The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, part III. nos. During the Liturgy of the Word, the concelebrants remain at their places, sitting or standing whenever the principal celebrant does. Other parts, very useful for expressing and fostering the faithfuls active participation, that are assigned to the whole assembly that is called together include especially the Act of Penitence, the Profession of Faith, the Prayer of the Faithful, and the Lords Prayer. [159] Cf. [163], 399. The Creed is to be sung or said by the priest together with the people on Sundays and solemnities. Then, as the occasion suggests, he incenses the cross and the altar, walking around the latter. On the altar itself may be placed the Book of the Gospels, distinct from the book of other readings, unless it is carried in the Entrance Procession. When the distribution of Communion is completed, the deacon returns to the altar with the priest and collects the fragments, if any remain, and then carries the chalice and other sacred vessels to the credence table, where he purifies them and arranges them in the usual way while the priest returns to the chair. Its riches are of benefit to the universal Church, so that were they to be lost, the Church would be seriously harmed. [43] Cf. 102. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 540-541. Seats for the other ministers are to be arranged so that they are clearly distinguishable from those for the clergy and so that the ministers are easily able to fulfill the function entrusted to them.[121]. 380. [37] Cf. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. The purpose of a variety in the color of the sacred vestments is to give effective expression even outwardly to the specific character of the mysteries of faith being celebrated and to a sense of Christian lifes passage through the course of the liturgical year. The priest breaks the Eucharistic Bread, assisted, if the case calls for it, by the deacon or a concelebrant. When they reach the sanctuary, the priest, the deacon, and the ministers reverence the altar with a profound bow. [18] Cf. xb```b`` f`e`x @16G101oy?wp(TY%!WIR!m2MT-+~TY1A Dfei+; h``acR Furthermore, it is desirable that, as a rule, an acolyte, a lector, and a cantor should be there to assist the priest celebrant. In a concelebration where a priest presides, however, the concelebrant who in the absence of a deacon proclaims the Gospel neither requests nor receives the blessing of the principal celebrant. 283), and the construction and ordering of churches (cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and responds, Amen. 68. In addition, on or next to the altar are to be placed candlesticks with lighted candles: at least two in any celebration, or even four or six, especially for a Sunday Mass or a holy day of obligation. 363. [14] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. [87] Cf. 360. 47-48). 542, 544-545. 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. 59. endobj 0 0000002238 00000 n 264. The candles, which are required at every liturgical service out of reverence and on account of the festiveness of the celebration (cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 124. [142] The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. It is to him that in this Instruction is entrusted the regulating of the discipline of concelebration (cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. 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. The priest, standing at the chair or at the ambo itself or, when appropriate, in another suitable place, gives the homily. 984-1031. 31). . 83). 1052-1067. (Paris, 1941-), p. 62; Statuta Concilii Hipponensis Breviata, 21: CCSL 149, p. 39. 302. 44. <> In texts that are to be spoken in a loud and clear voice, whether by the priest or the deacon, or by the lector, or by all, the tone of voice should correspond to the genre of the text itself, that is, depending upon whether it is a reading, a prayer, a commentary, an acclamation, or a sung text; the tone should also be suited to the form of celebration and to the solemnity of the gathering. Bearing in mind the important place that singing has in a celebration as a necessary or integral part of the Liturgy,[152] all musical settings of the texts for the peoples responses and acclamations in the Order of Mass and for special rites that occur in the course of the liturgical year must be submitted to the Secretariat for the Liturgy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for review and approval prior to publication. 362. In each of the Eucharistic Prayers, these formulas are to be modified according to the requirements of grammar. [125], The one tabernacle should be immovable, be made of solid and inviolable material that is not transparent, and be locked in such a way that the danger of profanation is prevented to the greatest extent possible. They are then accepted at an appropriate place by the priest or the deacon and carried to the altar. Where there is a large number of priests, concelebration may take place even several times on the same day, wherever necessity or pastoral benefit suggest it. 9. The offerings of the faithful are received by the priest, assisted by the acolyte or other minister. then he closed in solemn order It is well also that money or other gifts for the poor or for the Church, brought by the faithful or collected in the church, should be received. The Christian faithful who gather together as one to await the Lords coming are instructed by the Apostle Paul to sing together psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (cf. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 0000003865 00000 n 306. Green is used in the Offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. THE ORDER OF MASS 7. you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. [146] Cf. [134] There should usually be only one image of any given Saint. nos. <<4EE636401785964CBFDE04C0392AF293>]>> 280. 90: AAS 56 (1964), p. 897; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. Holy Communion has a fuller form as a sign when it is distributed under both kinds. 0000021149 00000 n 307. 9 0 obj The dignity of the word of God requires that the church have a place that is suitable for the proclamation of the word and toward which the attention of the whole congregation of the faithful naturally turns during the Liturgy of the Word.[117]. [42], The Prayers and Other Parts Pertaining to the Priest, 30.
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