341. Since the liturgy of the Sacraments and Sacramentals causes, for the faithful who are properly disposed, almost every event in life to be sanctified by divine grace that flows from the paschal mystery,[144] and because the Eucharist is the Sacrament of Sacraments, the Missal provides formularies for Masses and orations that may be used in the various circumstances of Christian life, for the needs of the whole world or for the needs of the Church, whether universal or local. Then the lector takes his own place in the sanctuary with the other ministers. Consideration should also be given to the idiom of different languages and the culture of different peoples. 193. Upon returning to the altar, the priest collects any fragments that may remain. 984-1031. 291). The Per quem haec omnia (Through him you give us all these gifts) is said by the principal celebrant alone. 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. 357. Cathedrals and parish churches, however, are to be dedicated with a solemn rite. [117] Cf. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. 353. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. All the concelebrants, together with the people, sing or say the final acclamation Quia tuum est regnum (For the kingdom). 212. 364. 384. no. 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 566. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. 66. It is especially recommended to celebrate the commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, because it is to the Mother of the Redeemer in the Liturgy of the Church that in the first place and before all the Saints veneration is given.[145]. 0000007133 00000 n 253. It is appropriate that such a cross, which calls to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord, remain near the altar even outside of liturgical celebrations. 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. nos. 223. The chalice is usually administered by a deacon or, when no deacon is present, by a priest, or even by a duly instituted acolyte or another extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, or by a member of the faithful who, in case of necessity, has been entrusted with this duty for a single occasion; Whatever may remain of the Blood of Christ is consumed at the altar by the priest or the deacon or the duly instituted acolyte who ministered the chalice. 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]. Another way of dividing a Mass is into its "ordinary" partsthose texts which, with some variations, are part of the Mass on a daily basisand its "proper" partsthe texts of prayers and selection of Scripture readings proper to the specific feast, feria or other occasion being observed. [9] Cf. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 17 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> If the Psalm cannot be sung, then it should be recited in such a way that it is particularly suited to fostering meditation on the word of God. 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). Then the cantor, the lector, or another person announces the intentions from the ambo or from some other suitable place while facing the people, who take their part by responding in supplication. 173. [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. If there is to be a second reading before the Gospel, the lector proclaims it from the ambo. Once the people have gathered, the priest and ministers, clad in the sacred vestments, go in procession to the altar in this order: The thurifer carrying a thurible with burning incense, if incense is used; The ministers who carry lighted candles, and between them an acolyte or other minister with the cross; A lector, who may carry the Book of the Gospels (though not the Lectionary), which should be slightly elevated; If incense is used, before the procession begins, the priest puts some in the thurible and blesses it with the Sign of the Cross without saying anything. 57: AAS 59 (1967), p. 569; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, edition typica, 1973, no. All things to the contrary notwithstanding. 46. Then the priest, standing, makes with the minister the sign of the Cross as the priest says, In nomine Patris (In the name of the Father). The purification of the chalice is done with water alone or with wine and water, which is then drunk by whoever does the purification. [164] Cf. 267-268. 236. 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. 340. 5; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. startxref [134] Cf. 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 desired, a psalm or other canticle of praise or a hymn may also be sung by the entire congregation. [78], Whenever the Bishop is present at a Mass where the people are gathered, it is most fitting that he himself celebrate the Eucharist and associate priests with himself as concelebrants in the sacred action. 398. Thus, images of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Saints, in accordance with the Churchs most ancient tradition, should be displayed for veneration by the faithful in sacred buildings[133] and should be arranged so as to usher the faithful toward the mysteries of faith celebrated there. [107] Cf. A Bishop blesses the people with the appropriate formula, making the Sign of the Cross three times over the people.[99]. 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 . [42] Cf. Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. At the Funeral Mass there should, as a rule, be a short homily, but never a eulogy of any kind. 55. 62-64). [100] If Communion is given under both kinds, when no deacon is present, the acolyte administers the chalice to the communicants or holds the chalice if Communion is given by intinction. The Blood of the Lord may be received either by drinking from the chalice directly, or by intinction, or by means of a tube or a spoon. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. Introductory Rites. The altar may be decorated with flowers (Holy Thursday, 5). The commemoration of the dead (Memento) and the Nobis quoque peccatoribus (Though we are sinners) are appropriately assigned to one or other of the concelebrants, who speaks them aloud alone, with hands extended. Only what is required for the celebration of the Mass may be placed on the mensa of the altar: namely, from the beginning of the celebration until the proclamation of the Gospel, the Book of the Gospels; then from the Presentation of the Gifts until the purification of the vessels, the chalice with the paten, a ciborium, if necessary, and, finally, the corporal, the purificator, the pall, and the Missal. 41. [38] Cf. The people, however, stand and give expression to their prayer either by an invocation said together after each intention or by praying in silence. Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), solemnities, and feasts are exceptions. For following the publication first of the Sacramentary known as the Gregorian in 1571, critical editions of other ancient Roman and Ambrosian Sacramentaries were published, often in book form, as were ancient Hispanic and Gallican liturgical books which brought to light numerous prayers of no slight spiritual excellence that had previously been unknown. This is particularly true in the communal Sunday celebration.[93]. After the Agnus Dei, he performs the commingling, saying quietly the Haec commixtio (May this mingling). 49. It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. 33. nos. 182. 2, 4, 5. 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. 16a: AAS 59 (1967), p. 305. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, nos. [89] All should observe the norms established by the Bishop for his diocese regarding the office of those who serve the priest at the altar. 14 0 obj 10. [93] Cf. The option chosen may change from year to . Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967 , no. 185. These readings should be followed strictly. Upon returning to the middle of the altar, the priest, facing the people and extending and then joining his hands, invites the people to pray, saying, Orate, fratres (Pray, brethren). endobj At the super on the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of bread and wine, gave them to the apostles to eat and drink, then enjoined the apostles and their successors in the priesthood to offer them in turn.This Mass is, first of all, the memorial of the institution of the eucharist, that is, of the Memorial of the Lord's Passover, by which under sacramental signs he perpetuated among us the sacrifice of the New Law. It is also permissible to sing another psalm or tract, as found in the Gradual. 97. 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. 115. In the dioceses of the United States of America, they should kneel beginning after the singing or recitation of the Sanctus until after the Amen of the Eucharistic Prayer, except when prevented on occasion by reasons of health, lack of space, the large number of people present, or some other good reason. 202. 10; The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, edito typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of Images for Public Veneration by the Faithful, nos. <> The deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and responds, Amen. The sacrificial nature of the Mass, solemnly asserted by the Council of Trent in accordance with the Churchs universal tradition,[1] was reaffirmed by the Second Vatican Council, which offered these significant words about the Mass: At the Last Supper our Savior instituted the Eucharistic Sacrifice of his Body and Blood, by which he would perpetuate the Sacrifice of the Cross throughout the centuries until he should come again, thus entrusting to the Church, his beloved Bride, the memorial of his death and resurrection.[2], What the Council thus teaches is expressed constantly in the formulas of the Mass. [67] Cf. 321. 327. Entrance; Greeting; Penitential Act Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. 81. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. [116] Cf. The Communion of the deacon and the purification of the chalice take place as already described. [120] Cf. 257. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 292. 396. <> Church decor should contribute toward the churchs noble simplicity rather than ostentation. The priest incenses the offerings with three swings of the thurible or by making the sign of the cross over the offerings with the thurible before going on to incense the cross and the altar. 395. During the Liturgy of the Word, it is also appropriate to include brief periods of silence, accommodated to the gathered assembly, in which, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, the word of God may be grasped by the heart and a response through prayer may be prepared. %PDF-1.4 % 354. As soon as the communicant receives the host, he or she consumes it entirely. Ornamentation on vestments should, moreover, consist of figures, that is, of images or symbols, that evoke sacred use, avoiding thereby anything unbecoming. 26-27; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. [160] Cf. An acclamation of this kind constitutes a rite or act in itself, by which the assembly of the faithful welcomes and greets the Lord who is about to speak to it in the Gospel and professes its faith by means of the chant. 24. 102. Facing the altar, the priest then partakes of the Body of Christ. III. It is sung by all while standing and is led by the choir or a cantor, being repeated if this is appropriate. Finally, having been nourished by it, they pour out their petitions in the Prayer of the Faithful for the needs of the entire Church and for the salvation of the whole world. Gospel Acclamation Mass for Our Lady of Sorrows Brian D. Kuzmin : Glory and praise, glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ; to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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. In addition, microphones that may be needed to amplify the priests voice should be arranged discreetly. 0000014230 00000 n 276. Then, with hands joined, the priest says, Oremus (Let us pray). At the Last Supper, Jesus took a basin . 320. Before Communion is given to the minister, the Communion Antiphon is said by the minister or by the priest himself. 21: AAS 59 (1967), pp. 397. H\j0l/J[0bR[c"o?*3KHIr$0&v{0 pXgvfz y\;ef8 It may be said also at particular celebrations of a more solemn character. 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. The faithful do the same, praying silently. 48; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 187-193), which he must perform personally. no. 19. Then the priest invites those present to take part in the Act of Penitence, which, after a brief pause for silence, the entire community carries out through a formula of general confession. 197. 28; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 0000003290 00000 n In the choice of materials for sacred furnishings, besides those which are traditional, others are acceptable if by contemporary standards they are considered to be noble, are durable, and are well suited for sacred use. The priest then venerates the book with a kiss, saying quietly the Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). It is, however, appropriate that each person offer the sign of peace only to those who are nearest and in a sober manner. Singing may always accompany the rite at the offertory, even when there is no procession with the gifts. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, nos. good, and the good of all his holy Church. 51. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. In fact, the rite to be described below foresees a greater number of ministers. Then the priest, extending his hands, greets the people, saying, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). When there is only one reading before the Gospel. 125. In these Masses, therefore, individuals should exercise the office proper to the Order or ministry they have received. 41. James Patrick Moroney Executive Director, Secretariat for the Liturgy United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. If, however, the minister is a deacon, he performs his proper duties (cf. Therefore, when the Second Vatican Council convened in order to accommodate the Church to the requirements of her proper apostolic office precisely in these times, it examined thoroughly, as had Trent, the instructive and pastoral character of the sacred Liturgy. [75] Cf. 8 0 obj 0000008636 00000 n Your Essential Guide to the Triduum - Busted Halo 69. 0000004378 00000 n During the Easter Season, according to the tradition of the Church, instead of the reading from the Old Testament, the reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. 366. The sanctuary is the place where the altar stands, where the word of God is proclaimed, and where the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers exercise their offices. Precious in the eyes of the LORD. It is explicitly stated that the Prayer after Communion is said by the priest "standing at the chair" (EM, no. 121. Then, as appropriate, a few moments of silence may be observed. 7, 16: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Offering: By which, in this very memorial, the Churchand in particular the Church here and now gatheredoffers in the Holy Spirit the spotless Victim to the Father. 368 0 obj <> endobj xref 368 36 0000000016 00000 n 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. 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. What is the Mass or Liturgy? 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]. 258. 148. Any of the faithful who wish to receive Holy Communion under the species of bread alone should be granted their wish. nos. The supplication Agnus Dei, is, as a rule, sung by the choir or cantor with the congregation responding; or it is, at least, recited aloud. 10-11; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. To the same end, he should also be vigilant that the dignity of these celebrations be enhanced. 44). 227. 0000006649 00000 n Since, indeed, a variety of options is provided for the different parts of the Mass, it is necessary for the deacon, the lectors, the psalmist, the cantor, the commentator, and the choir to be completely sure before the celebration about those texts for which each is responsible is to be used and that nothing be improvised. On the weekdays in Ordinary Time, however, besides the orations from the previous Sunday, orations from another Sunday in Ordinary Time may be used, or one of the prayers for various needs provided in the Missal. If any of the Precious Blood is spilled, the area where the spill occurred should be washed with water, and this water should then be poured into the sacrarium in the sacristy. MASS AT WHICH ONLY ONE MINISTER PARTICIPATES. 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. 1068-1084. 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. Then, standing at the altar or at the credence table, he purifies the paten or ciborium over the chalice, then purifies the chalice, saying quietly, Quod ore sumpsimus (Lord, may I receive), and dries the chalice with a purificator. They are then accepted at an appropriate place by the priest or the deacon and carried to the altar. ARRANGEMENT OF THE SANCTUARY FOR THE SACRED SYNAXIS (EUCHARISTIC ASSEMBLY), 295. 100. As a rule, the series of intentions is to be. In a similar fashion, traditions dating back to the first centuries, before the formation of the rites of East and West, are better known today because of the discovery of so many liturgical documents. 132. 0M2f:Mb x,b&*W_GGJN?7oN?N?[rv$o1^uv{/v/J 4Cn9I+q~|9}n!N=- x2T>q4(3 @'.ny,A j%g}(OZ`0]Caf-`|iTHD3"_*f7~-NxA0~'A]EH @ 98@$nGoplEb8f&=3X>'LB;ZQNPJ7J:HS4GV~ -; `P,q=;vlW+ ySQT w(|)>M,Cxu2:]J*.(OpT7[-^3 mY@VW7?G9&8kSnHqi^ Zg+WBup drAzF~&p/#. The priest approaches the altar and, after making a profound bow along with the minister, venerates the altar with a kiss and goes to the chair. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. After the priest has said the prayer at the Rite of Peace and the greeting Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum (The peace of the Lord be with you always) and the people have responded, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you), the deacon, if it is appropriate, invites all to exchange the sign of peace.