The dalmatic may, however, be omitted out of necessity or on account of a lesser degree of solemnity. It is expedient for benches or seats usually to be provided for their use. The adaptations spoken of below that call for a wider degree of coordination are to be decided, in accord with the norm of law, by the Conference of Bishops. 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. 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. 307. Above all, they should instruct the Christian faithful that the Catholic faith teaches that Christ, whole and entire, and the true Sacrament, is received even under only one species, and consequently that as far as the effects are concerned, those who receive under only one species are not deprived of any of the grace that is necessary for salvation.[106]. 22 of the Masses for Various Needs) should be celebrated with violet vestments as an appropriate liturgical observance for this day. 235. 224. 0000005071 00000 n 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. 72. no. The bread and wine for the Eucharist are carried to the celebrant, who places them upon the altar, while other gifts are put in another appropriate place (cf. Libera nos (Deliver us) is said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. Sacramentarium Veronense, L. C. Mohlberg et al., editors (3rd edition, Rome, 1978), section I, no. 86. 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. [123] Cf. The commentator, who provides the faithful, when appropriate, with brief explanations and commentaries with the purpose of introducing them to the celebration and preparing them to understand it better. no. nos. [87] What is said about the choir also applies, in accordance with the relevant norms, to other musicians, especially the organist. The vestment proper to the priest celebrant at Mass and other sacred actions directly connected with Mass is, unless otherwise indicated, the chasuble, worn over the alb and stole. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 380. 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. <>/Metadata 3630 0 R/ViewerPreferences 3631 0 R>> 97-98: AAS 56 (1964), p. 899. The rubric following the washing of the feet is more descriptive than the presently existing one: "After the Washing of Feet, the Priest washes and dries his hands, puts the chasuble back on, and returns to the chair, and from there he directs the Universal Prayer. 160. 301, 326, 329, 339, 342-346). 5. The priest may, very briefly, introduce the faithful to the Liturgy of the Word. [107] At the same time, the faithful should be encouraged to seek to participate more eagerly in this sacred rite, by which the sign of the Eucharistic banquet is made more fully evident. 54; Paul VI, Apostolic Exhortation Marialis cultus, 2 February 1974, no. The evening Mass and ceremonies of Holy Thursday commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy . Along with the faithful, he then makes an act of humility using the prescribed words taken from the Gospels. 187-193), which he must perform personally. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 210-251). endobj The pastoral effectiveness of a celebration will be greatly increased if the texts of the readings, the prayers, and the liturgical songs correspond as closely as possible to the needs, spiritual preparation, and culture of those taking part. If he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, he approaches the altar and places the Book of the Gospels upon it. No one is ever to enter into a concelebration or to be admitted as a concelebrant once the Mass has already begun. PDF The Order of Mass - Liturgy Office [138] Cf. [154] Cf. In the absence of an instituted acolyte, lay ministers may be deputed to serve at the altar and assist the priest and the deacon; they may carry the cross, the candles, the thurible, the bread, the wine, and the water, and they may also be deputed to distribute Holy Communion as extraordinary ministers. Even if it is sometimes not possible to have the presence and active participation of the faithful, which bring out more plainly the ecclesial nature of the celebration,[29] the Eucharistic Celebration always retains its efficacy and dignity because it is the action of Christ and the Church, in which the priest fulfills his own principal office and always acts for the peoples salvation. no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. 198. 254. <> <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> [149] Cf. 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]. During the singing of the Alleluia or other chant, if incense is used, the priest puts some into the thurible and blesses it. Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 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 custom of reserving seats for private persons, however, is reprehensible. Then he takes his place in the sanctuary. [118] Cf. The deacon, however, consumes at the altar all that remains of the Precious Blood, assisted, if necessary, by some of the concelebrants. 11 0 obj Once the Entrance chant is concluded, the priest and faithful, all standing, make the Sign of the Cross. Eucharistic Prayer II, on account of its particular features, is more appropriately used on weekdays or in special circumstances. PDF HOLY THURSDAY EVENING MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER - St. Gerald 175-186. General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, nos. 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. 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. 4, 24: Sources chrtiennes, H. deLubac et al., editors. They should be truly suited to perform this function and should receive careful preparation, so that the faithful by listening to the readings from the sacred texts may develop in their hearts a warm and living love for Sacred Scripture.[86]. 92). What is the Mass? 112-198), except for those matters that are to be observed, even with appropriate adaptation to circumstances, as set forth below. 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]. After communicating, each returns to his seat. 171-186) and likewise carries out the other parts, that is, those of the people. At a Mass celebrated by the Bishop or at which he presides without celebrating the Eucharist, the norms found in the Caeremoniale Episcoporum should be observed. endobj If there is to be a second reading before the Gospel, the lector proclaims it from the ambo. To fulfill this function correctly, it is necessary that the psalmist have the ability for singing and a facility in correct pronunciation and diction. 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. 117. If several deacons are present, one of them may place incense in the thurible for the consecration and incense the host and the chalice as they are shown to the people. 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. [55] Cf. 158. 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. [73] Cf. <> If there is no singing at the entrance, the antiphon in the Missal is recited either by the faithful, or by some of them, or by a lector; otherwise, it is recited by the priest himself, who may even adapt it as an introductory explanation (cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, nos. The same applies for the other ministries. From the Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) up to and including the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel), the principal celebrant alone makes the gestures, while all the concelebrants speak everything together, in this manner: The Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Qui pridie (The day before he suffered) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; While speaking the words of the Lord, each extends his right hand toward the bread and toward the chalice, if this seems appropriate; as the host and the chalice are shown, however, they look toward them and afterwards bow profoundly; The Unde et memores (Father, we celebrate the memory) and the Supra quae (Look with favor) with hands extended; From the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel) up to and including the words ex hac altaris participatione (as we receive from this altar), they bow with hands joined; then they stand upright and cross themselves at the words omni benedictione et gratia repleamur (let us be filled with every grace and blessing). Then he himself receives the sign of peace from the priest and may offer it to those other ministers who are closer to him. 206. The dignity of the ambo requires that only a minister of the word should go up to it. 128. The Eucharistic celebration is an action of Christ and the Church, namely, the holy people united and ordered under the Bishop. [50] Cf. 0000010107 00000 n The Preface brings to light the conferral of the priestly power accomplished through the laying on of hands; and, by listing the various duties, it . The Introductory Rites . SOME GENERAL NORMS FOR ALL FORMS OF MASS, Veneration of the Altar and the Book of the Gospels. also 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. If the priest notices after the consecration or as he receives Communion that not wine but only water was poured into the chalice, he pours the water into some container, then pours wine with water into the chalice and consecrates it. In Eucharistic Prayer III, the Vere Sanctus (Father, you are holy indeed) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 542, 544-545. 73. 267. The Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) is likewise said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. Communicants should not be denied Holy Communion because they kneel. 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. If, however, required by some real need or pastoral advantage, according to the judgment of the rector of the church or the priest celebrant himself, a Mass corresponding to such a need or advantage may be used in a celebration with a congregation. Then he takes the chalice and says quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat (May the Blood of Christ bring), and then consumes the Blood of Christ. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. At times, a longer and shorter form of the same text is given. This holds also, with due regard for the prescriptions of law, for groups of religious. Including Adaptations for the Dioceses of the United States of America, Adaptations for the Dioceses of the United States of America, Decree of ConfirmationDecree of Publication, A Witness to Unchanged Faith (2 - 5) A Witness to Unbroken Tradition (6 - 9) Accommodation to New Conditions (10 - 15), Chapter I - THE IMPORTANCE AND DIGNITY OF THE EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION (16 - 26), Chapter II - THE STRUCTURE OF THE MASS, ITS ELEMENTS AND ITS PARTS, I - The General Structure of the Mass (27 - 28) II - The Different Elements of the Mass (29 - 45), - Reading and Explaining the Word of God - The Prayers and Other Parts Pertaining to the Priest - The Other Formulas in the Celebration - The Vocal Expression of the Different Texts - The importance of Singing - Movements and Posture - Silence, III - The Individual Parts of the Mass (46 - 90), - The Entrance - Greeting of the Altar and of the People Gathered Together - Act of Penitence - The Kyrie eleison - The Gloria - The Collect, - Silence - The Biblical Readings - The Responsorial Psalm - The Acclamation Before the Gospel - The Homily - The Profession of Faith - The Prayer of Faithful, C) The Liturgy of the Eucharist (72 - 89), - The Preparation of the Gifts - The Prayer Over the Offerings - The Eucharistic Prayer - The Communion Rite - The Lord's Prayer - The Rite of Peace - The Fraction - Communion, Chapter III - THE DUTIES AND MINISTRIES IN THE MASS, I - The Duties of Those in Holy Orders (92 - 94), II - The Duties of the People of God (95 - 97), - The Ministry of the Instituted Acolyte and Lector - Other Ministries, IV The Distribution of Duties and the Preparation of the Celebration (108-111), Chapter IV - THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF CELEBRATING MASS, - The Introductory Rites - The Liturgy of the Word - The Liturgy of the Eucharist - The Concluding Rites, - The Introductory Rites - The Liturgy of the Eucharist, - The Introductory Rites - The Liturgy of the Word, - The Introductory Rites - The Liturgy of the Word - The Liturgy of the Eucharist - The Manner of Speaking the Eucharistic prayer, Eucharistic Prayer I or Roman Canon Eucharistic Prayer II Eucharistic Prayer III Eucharistic Prayer IV, - The Communion Rite - The Concluding Rites, III - Mass at Which Only One Minister Participates (252 - 272), IV - Some General Norms for All Forms of Mass (273 - 287), - Veneration of the Altar and the Book of the Gospels - Genuflections and Bows - Incensation - The Purification - Communion under Both Kinds, Chapter V- THE ARRANGEMENT AND FURNISHING OF CHURCHES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST, II Arrangement of the Sanctuary for the Sacred Synaxis (Eucharistic Assembly) (295 310), - The Altar and Its Appointments - The Ambo - The Chair for the Priest Celebrant and Other Seats, III The Arrangement of the Church (311 318), -The Places of Faithful - The Place for the Choir and the Musical Instruments - The Place for the Reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist - Sacred Images, Chapter VI -THE REQUISITES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE MASS, I - The Bread and Wine for Celebrating the Eucharist (319 - 324), II - Sacred Furnishings in General (325 - 326) III - Sacred Vessels (327 - 334), V - Other Things Intended for Church Use (348 - 351), Chapter VII - The Choice of the Mass and Its Parts, - The Readings - The Orations - The Eucharistic prayer - The Chants, Chapter VIII- MASSES FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES AND MASSES FOR THE DEAD, I - Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances (368 - 378) II - Masses for the Dead (379-385), Chapter IX- ADAPTATIONS WITHIN THE COMPETENCE OF BISHOPS AND BISHOPS CONFERENCES (386-399), Msgr. When a choice is allowed between alternative texts, whether they are fixed or optional, attention must be paid to what is in the best interests of those taking part, whether it is a matter of using the easier text or one more appropriate in a given group, or of repeating or setting aside a text that is assigned as proper to some particular celebration while being optional for another,[143] as pastoral advantage may suggest. no. Language should be used that can be grasped by the faithful and that is suitable for public proclamation, while maintaining those characteristics that are proper to the different ways of speaking used in the biblical books. By these the Christian people are brought to know the continuity of the work of salvation according to Gods wonderful plan. The intercessions Nunc ergo, Domine, omnium recordare (Lord, remember those) and Nobis omnibus (Father, in your mercy) are appropriately assigned to one or other of the concelebrants, who speaks them aloud alone, with hands extended. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Vicesimus quintus annus, 4 December 1988, no. The priest then takes the paten or ciborium and goes to the communicants, who, as a rule, approach in a procession. [20] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. CHAPTER I The Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration, 16. Furthermore, the principle shall be respected according to which each particular Church must be in accord with the universal Church not only regarding the doctrine of the faith and sacramental signs, but also as to the usages universally handed down by apostolic and unbroken tradition. Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory Bishop of Belleville President United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Reverend Monsignor William P. Fay General Secretary. In the Mass only one prayer after Communion is said, which ends with a shorter conclusion; that is. [35] Cf. Facing the minister, he greets the minister choosing one of the formulas of greeting. <> It will also be up to the Conferences of Bishops to prepare, by means of careful study, a translation of the other texts, so that, even though the character of each language is respected, the meaning of the original Latin text is fully and faithfully rendered. Where, however, a sign of this kind is not in harmony with the traditions or the culture of some region, it is for the Conference of Bishops to establish some other sign in its place, with the consent of the Apostolic See. 28. In these Masses, therefore, individuals should exercise the office proper to the Order or ministry they have received. The Mass 158), observing, however, the rite chosen in each particular instance for Communion from the chalice; and the other concelebrants should follow suit. 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. Then the lector takes his own place in the sanctuary with the other ministers. PDF Mass of the Lord's Supper Holy Thursday Mass - Ingham Region Catholic Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. It may be said also at particular celebrations of a more solemn character. All pray silently with the priest for a brief time. [159] Cf. II. Afterwards, all rise, and the Alleluia or other chant is sung as required by the liturgical season (cf. 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. 0000015293 00000 n The Conference of Bishops will be the judge in this matter.[139]. The people respond, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). Then, together with the priest, the deacon venerates the altar with a kiss, makes a profound bow, and departs in a manner similar to the procession beforehand. 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. Once the prayer after Communion has been said, the deacon makes brief announcements to the people, if indeed any need to be made, unless the priest prefers to do this himself. In a new rubric it is noted,"At an appropriate momentduring Communion, the Priestentrusts the Eucharist from the table of the altar to Deacons or acolytes or other extraordinary ministers, so that afterwards it may be brought to the sick who are to receive Holy Communion at home" (EM, no. According to traditional practice, the altar and the Book of the Gospels are venerated by means of a kiss. 264. John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Vicesimus Quintus Annus, 4 December 1988, no. [65] In particular cases and for a just cause, the homily may even be given by a Bishop or a priest who is present at the celebration but cannot concelebrate. The rubrics then make a mention of the liturgical decoration. Everything else is done by the principal celebrant in the usual way until the end of Mass (cf. A brief period of silence may precede the prayer, unless this has been already observed immediately after Communion. 30, 34; cf. These, however, are so closely interconnected that they form but one single act of worship. 326. 383. The priest who presides at the celebration, however, always retains the right of arranging those things that are his own responsibility.[90]. 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 . The following are incensed with two swings of the thurible: relics and images of the Saints exposed for public veneration, which should be done, however, only at the beginning of the celebration, after the incensation of the altar. A bow of the body, that is to say a profound bow, is made to the altar; during the prayers Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and In spiritu humilitatis (Lord God, we ask you to receive); in the Creed at the words Et incarnatus est (by the power of the Holy Spirit . [161] Cf. 14. [75] In this way, the Christian people, a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods own people, expresses its cohesion and its hierarchical ordering. MASSES AND PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. [97] In case of necessity, the priest may depute suitable faithful for this single occasion.[98]. They likewise bear witness to the Churchs continuous and unbroken tradition, irrespective of the introduction of certain new features. 182. 238. On Holy Thursday, however, and for Mass of the Easter Vigil, it is not permitted to celebrate individually. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, part III. 347. Among the requisites for the celebration of Mass, the sacred vessels are held in special honor, especially the chalice and paten, in which the bread and wine are offered and consecrated, and from which they are consumed. The procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the Offertory chant (cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967 , no. 16: AAS 81 (1989), p. 912; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. 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. startxref 242. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. For its part, the Bishops Conference should draw up a proper calendar for the nation or, together with other Conferences, a calendar for a wider territory, to be approved by the Apostolic See.[153]. The embolism, enlarging upon the last petition of the Lords Prayer itself, begs deliverance from the power of evil for the entire community of the faithful.
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