<> Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. 108. The people, however, stand and give expression to their prayer either by an invocation said together after each intention or by praying in silence. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. IV. 16, 27: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Either in the sanctuary, apart from the altar of celebration, in a form and place more appropriate, not excluding on an old altar no longer used for celebration (cf. For it is out of the Sacred Scripture that the readings are read and explained in the homily and that psalms are sung, and it is drawing upon the inspiration and spirit of Sacred Scripture that prayers, orations, and liturgical songs are fashioned in such a way that from them actions and signs derive their meaning.[150]. 333. [72] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 22. The rubrics for this section begin immediately with the first form of the Showing of the Holy Cross. With hands extended, he then says this prayer together with the people. 351. 29. In coming to the altar, when no deacon is present, the lector, wearing approved attire, may carry the Book of the Gospels, which is to be slightly elevated. 91. Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. [14] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. Moved by the same desire and pastoral concern, the Second Vatican Council was able to give renewed consideration to what was established by Trent on Communion under both kinds. If he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, he approaches the altar and places the Book of the Gospels upon it. Selections of readings of this kind have been established in this way, so that through a more apt hearing of the word of God the faithful may be led to a fuller understanding of the mystery in which they are participating and may be brought to a more ardent love of the word of God. As a rule, each acclamation is sung or said twice, though it may be repeated several times, by reason of the character of the various languages, as well as of the artistry of the music or of other circumstances. The altar is incensed with single swings of the thurible in this way: If the altar is freestanding with respect to the wall, the priest incenses walking around it; If the altar is not freestanding, the priest incenses it while walking first to the righthand side, then to the left. While the sign of peace is being given, one may say, Pax Domini sit semper tecum (The peace of the Lord be with you always), to which the response is Amen. In the wake of new restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, two American bishops spoke with EWTN's Raymond Arroyo Thursday about how . 919-929. 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]. 548-549. The priest, therefore, in planning the celebration of Mass, should have in mind the common spiritual good of the people of God, rather than his own inclinations. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 24. At the final doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon stands next to the priest, holding the chalice elevated while the priest elevates the paten with the host, until the people have responded with the acclamation, Amen. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. endobj In accordance with the ancient tradition of the Church, the collect prayer is usually addressed to God the Father, through Christ, in the Holy Spirit,[57] and is concluded with a trinitarian ending, that is to say the longer ending, in the following manner: If the prayer is directed to the Father: Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum Filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum (Through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever); If it is directed to the Father, but the Son is mentioned at the end: Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum (Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, forever and ever); If it is directed to the Son: Qui vivis et regnas cum Deo Patre in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum (You live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever). 141. The Gloria is intoned by the priest or, if appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir; but it is sung either by everyone together, or by the people alternately with the choir, or by the choir alone. 186. 0000005734 00000 n 1. Greeting of the Altar and of the People Gathered Together. 0000013406 00000 n Today, on the other hand, countless learned studies have shed light on the norm of the holy Fathers which the revisers of the Missal of St. Pius V followed. Though holy in its origin, this people nevertheless grows continually in holiness by its conscious, active, and fruitful participation in the mystery of the Eucharist.[10]. If the concelebrants Communion is by intinction, the principal celebrant receives the Body and Blood of the Lord in the usual way, but making sure that enough of the precious Blood remains in the chalice for the Communion of the concelebrants. These are to be put in a suitable place but away from the Eucharistic table. 128. The minister says, Sanguis Christi (The Blood of Christ), the communicant responds, Amen, and the minister hands over the chalice, which the communicant raises to his or her mouth. The Prayer of the Faithful follows, which may be said even in this form of Mass. The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. Along with the faithful, he then makes an act of humility using the prescribed words taken from the Gospels. 290. It was formerly indicated that the faithful "should be encouraged." For the sacred Order of the diaconate has been held in high honor in the Church even from the time of the Apostles. They are prohibited on Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, on solemnities, on the days within the Octave of Easter, on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), on Ash Wednesday, and during Holy Week, taking due account of the norms given in the ritual books or in the Masses themselves. 306-307. Once the offerings have been placed on the altar and the accompanying rites completed, the invitation to pray with the priest and the prayer over the offerings conclude the preparation of the gifts and prepare for the Eucharistic Prayer. James Patrick Moroney Executive Director, Secretariat for the Liturgy United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Incense may be used if desired in any form of Mass: At the beginning of Mass, to incense the cross and the altar; At the Gospel procession and the proclamation of the Gospel itself; After the bread and the chalice have been placed upon the altar, to incense the offerings, the cross, and the altar, as well as the priest and the people; At the showing of the host and the chalice after the consecration. 4 0 obj Moderation should be observed in the decoration of the altar. [94] Cf. 387. 374. The Council for this reason stated in firm but measured words, Although the Mass contains much instruction for people of faith, nevertheless it did not seem expedient to the Fathers that it be celebrated everywhere in the vernacular.[12] The Council accordingly anathematized anyone maintaining that the rite of the Roman Church, in which part of the Canon and the words of consecration are spoken in a low voice, is to be condemned, or that the Mass must be celebrated only in the vernacular.[13] Although on the one hand it prohibited the use of the vernacular in the Mass, nevertheless, on the other hand, the Council did direct pastors of souls to put appropriate catechesis in its place: Lest Christs flock go hungry . At the same time, in accord with the decisions of the Conference of Bishops, all offer one another a sign that expresses peace, communion, and charity. In promoting this dignity, the beauty of the sacred place, of music, and of art should contribute as greatly as possible. He may entrust it to a concelebrating priest or occasionally, according to circumstances, to the deacon, but never to a lay person. 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. [149] Cf. 0000012632 00000 n : Martes 21 VII semana. In the dioceses of the United States of America, acolytes, altar servers, lectors, and other lay ministers may wear the alb or other suitable vesture or other appropriate and dignified clothing. The Gloria is a very ancient and venerable hymn in which the Church, gathered together in the Holy Spirit, glorifies and entreats God the Father and the Lamb. The priest celebrant, the deacon, and the other ministers have places in the sanctuary. [103] Cf. 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). 94. 33. 100-106 may also be entrusted by a liturgical blessing or a temporary deputation to suitable lay persons chosen by the pastor or rector of the church. 20. 28. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. Otherwise all who pass before the Most Blessed Sacrament genuflect, unless they are moving in procession. 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. 74). In addition to the traditional materials, natural fabrics proper to each region may be used for making sacred vestments; artificial fabrics that are in keeping with the dignity of the sacred action and the person wearing them may also be used. If the Funeral Mass is directly joined to the burial rite, once the prayer after Communion has been said and omitting the concluding rite, the rite of final commendation or farewell takes place. [150] Cf. The Chair for the Priest Celebrant and Other Seats, 310. PDF A Walk Through the Mass: A Step-by-Step Explanation - Presentation Parish 0000003488 00000 n Eucharistic Prayer II, on account of its particular features, is more appropriately used on weekdays or in special circumstances. [25] Cf. 275. During the more important seasons of the year, however, the proper seasonal orations appointed for each weekday in the Missal already make provision for this. In carrying this out, to the greatest extent possible the Lords Day is to be preserved and safeguarded, as the primordial holy day, and hence other celebrations, unless they be truly of the greatest importance, should not have precedence over it. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inestimabile donum, 3 April, 1980, no. A brief period of silence may precede the prayer, unless this has been already observed immediately after Communion. Sacred pastors should take care to ensure that the faithful who participate in the rite or are present at it are as fully aware as possible of the Catholic teaching on the form of Holy Communion as set forth by the Ecumenical Council of Trent. 0000013227 00000 n The Rite of Peace follows, by which the Church asks for peace and unity for herself and for the whole human family, and the faithful express to each other their ecclesial communion and mutual charity before communicating in the Sacrament. 0000014230 00000 n 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. Thus, they are to shun any appearance of individualism or division, keeping before their eyes that they have only one Father in heaven and accordingly are all brothers and sisters to each other. In Eucharistic Prayer IV, the Confitemur tibi, Pater sancte (Father, we acknowledge) up to and including the words omnem sanctificationem compleret (bring us the fullness of grace) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 10; The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, edito typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of Images for Public Veneration by the Faithful, nos. The communicant responds, Amen, receives the Sacrament in the mouth from the priest, and then withdraws. If no lector is present, the priest himself proclaims all the readings and the Psalm, standing at the ambo. The chief elements making up the Eucharistic Prayer may be distinguished in this way: Thanksgiving (expressed especially in the Preface): In which the priest, in the name of the entire holy people, glorifies God the Father and gives thanks for the whole work of salvation or for some special aspect of it that corresponds to the day, festivity, or season. 30. 176. Then the acolyte incenses the priest and the people. It is appropriate that in publishing the Missal, celebrations proper to an entire nation or territory be inserted at the correct place among the celebrations of the General Calendar, while those proper to a region or diocese be placed in a special appendix. Catholic Mass guide - Order of the Mass - The Work Of God The Creed is sung or recited by the priest together with the people (cf. The same kind of bow is made by the deacon when he asks for a blessing before the proclamation of the Gospel. 350. 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. 126. 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. Moreover, continuing progress in the study of the holy Fathers has also shed light upon the theology of the mystery of the Eucharist through the teachings of such illustrious Fathers of Christian antiquity as St. Irenaeus, St. Ambrose, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, and St. John Chrysostom. 191. 0 0000003416 00000 n This sample provides several options. [54] Cf. The alb may not be replaced by a surplice, not even over a cassock, on occasions when a chasuble or dalmatic is to be worn or when, according to the norms, only a stole is worn without a chasuble or dalmatic. 116. Next, the priest, with hands extended, continues the Preface. endobj Then, as the occasion suggests, he incenses the cross and the altar, walking around the latter. It ends with Holy Saturday. 299. 388. Diligent care should be taken to ensure that the bread and wine intended for the Eucharist are kept in a perfect state of conservation: that is, that the wine does not turn to vinegar nor the bread spoil or become too hard to be broken easily. 185. 144. 900-918. 269. It is sung by all while standing and is led by the choir or a cantor, being repeated if this is appropriate. [82] At Mass the deacon has his own part in proclaiming the Gospel, in preaching Gods word from time to time, in announcing the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful, in ministering to the priest, in preparing the altar and serving the celebration of the Sacrifice, in distributing the Eucharist to the faithful, especially under the species of wine, and sometimes in giving directions regarding the peoples gestures and posture. Sacred silence also, as part of the celebration, is to be observed at the designated times. 92: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. [38] Cf. a proclamation in which the Body and Blood of Christ are made present by the power of the Holy Spirit and the people are joined to Christ in offering . For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Care should be taken that singers, too, can receive Communion with ease. A minister, while standing at the side of the altar, incenses the priest and then the people. The People of God, gathered for Mass, has a coherent and hierarchical structure, which finds its expression in the variety of ministries and the variety of actions according to the different parts of the celebration. 97-98: AAS 56 (1964), p. 899. nos. This is the sense of the fraction and the other preparatory rites by which the faithful are led directly to Communion. trailer 938 3. [36] Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction, Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994: AAS 87 (1995), pp. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. For in the celebration of Mass, in which the Sacrifice of the Cross is perpetuated,[38] Christ is really present in the very liturgical assembly gathered in his name, in the person of the minister, in his word, and indeed substantially and continuously under the Eucharistic species.[39]. Its purpose is to express the communicants union in spirit by means of the unity of their voices, to show joy of heart, and to highlight more clearly the communitarian nature of the procession to receive Communion. During the procession to the altar, the Entrance chant takes place (cf. [59] Cf. [83] They should, moreover, endeavor to make this clear by their deep religious sense and their charity toward brothers and sisters who participate with them in the same celebration. For the blessing of sacred vessels, the rites prescribed in the liturgical books are to be followed.[136]. 940; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. In addition, certain adaptations are indicated in the proper place in the Missal and pertain respectively to the diocesan Bishop or to the Conference of Bishops, in accord with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy[35] (cf. It is always permissible, however, to use the collect alone from these Masses. In the dioceses of the United States of America these materials may include wood, stone, or metal which are solid and appropriate to the purpose for which they are employed. 257. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, no. It is more in keeping with the meaning of the sign that the tabernacle in which the Most Holy Eucharist is reserved not be on an altar on which Mass is celebrated.[128]. 128. 319. 180. Nevertheless, it must be held at different times or in distinct sacred places.[102]. In the procession to the altar, the acolyte may carry the cross, walking between two ministers with lighted candles. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. The Churchs intention, however, is that the faithful not only offer this spotless Victim but also learn to offer themselves,[71] and so day by day to be consummated, through Christ the Mediator, into unity with God and with each other, so that at last God may be all in all.[72]. It may also be worn in Offices and Masses for the Dead (cf. 92: AAS 56 (1964), p. 899. At the same time, however, the sacred vestments should also contribute to the beauty of the sacred action itself. nos. These adaptations include. 120. 48, 51; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, 18 November 1965, no. 273. Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, Instruction Actio pastoralis, On Masses with special groups, 15 May 1969: AAS 61 (1969), pp. 128. 15; cf. [46] Cf. 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. no. 38. In the ministry of the altar, the acolyte has his own functions (cf. In already existing churches, however, when the old altar is positioned so that it makes the peoples participation difficult but cannot be moved without damage to its artistic value, another fixed altar, of artistic merit and duly dedicated, should be erected and sacred rites celebrated on it alone. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. 106. This text is confirmed for use in the Dioceses of the United States of America. 248. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The fraction or breaking of bread is begun after the sign of peace and is carried out with proper reverence, though it should not be unnecessarily prolonged, nor should it be accorded undue importance. 336. no. There the deacon, with hands joined, greets the people, saying, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). [61] Cf. The Liturgy itself teaches that great reverence is to be shown to it by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor: whether on the part of the minister appointed to proclaim it, who prepares himself by a blessing or prayer; or on the part of the faithful, who stand as they listen to it being read and through their acclamations acknowledge and confess Christ present and speaking to them; or by the very marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels. [122] Moreover, benches or chairs should be arranged, especially in newly built churches, in such a way that the people can easily take up the postures required for the different parts of the celebration and can easily come forward to receive Holy Communion.
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