548-549. Penitential Act The Priest invites the faithful to the Penitential Act. 196. Every effort should be made to ensure that even as regards objects of lesser importance the canons of art be appropriately taken into account and that noble simplicity come together with elegance. Any of the faithful who wish to receive Holy Communion under the species of bread alone should be granted their wish. 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. Afterwards, the Kyrie is sung or said, in keeping with the rubrics (cf. endobj [24] Furthermore, the other sacred actions and all the activities of the Christian life are bound up with it, flow from it, and are ordered to it. 264. 199-200; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, editio typica, 1973, nos. Then the priest, with hands outstretched, adds, Gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro (Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God), and the people respond, Dignum et iustum est (It is right to give him thanks and praise). They should, however, sit while the readings before the Gospel and the responsorial Psalm are proclaimed and for the homily and while the Preparation of the Gifts at the Offertory is taking place; and, as circumstances allow, they may sit or kneel while the period of sacred silence after Communion is observed. 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. 78. 274. 207. 11; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 319. THE ORDER OF MASS 7 For you alone are the Holy One,15 you alone are the Lord,16 you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. 99. It is permitted to mention Coadjutor and Auxiliary Bishops in the Eucharistic Prayer, but not other Bishops who happen to be present. The Preface is sung or said by the principal priest celebrant alone; but the Sanctus is sung or recited by all the concelebrants, together with the congregation and the choir. stream Among the Masses for the Dead, the Funeral Mass holds first place. During Advent the floral decoration of the altar should be marked by a moderation suited to the character of this season, without expressing prematurely the full joy of the Nativity of the Lord. 131. In addition, the priest bows slightly as he speaks the words of the Lord at the consecration. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 331. 376. In the sanctuary there should be prepared. [35] Cf. 25. Before Communion is given to the minister, the Communion Antiphon is said by the minister or by the priest himself. 155. Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory Bishop of Belleville President United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Reverend Monsignor William P. Fay General Secretary. 0000002152 00000 n Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Meanwhile the Agnus Dei is sung or said by the choir and congregation (cf. Singing may always accompany the rite at the offertory, even when there is no procession with the gifts. nos. 3d: AAS 59 (1967), p. 542. He proceeds to the ambo, carrying the book slightly elevated. It may be said also at particular celebrations of a more solemn character. Lk 22:18), natural, and unadulterated, that is, without admixture of extraneous substances. The Mass of the Lord's Supper is also the memorial of the institution of the priesthood, by which Christ's mission and sacrifice are perpetuated in the world. [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. Unless the good of the Christian faithful requires or suggests otherwise, concelebration is also recommended at. 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. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 8: Denz-Schn, 1749. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Holy Thursday EVENING MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER LINKS ENTRANCE ANTIPHON COLLECT READING I: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 RESPONSORIAL PSALM READING II: 1 Cor 11:23-26 VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL GOSPEL Jn 13:1-15 THE WASHING OF FEET THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS COMMUNION ANTIPHON PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 8 0 obj 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. In the dioceses of the United States of America, sacred vessels may also be made from other solid materials that, according to the common estimation in each region, are precious, for example, ebony or other hard woods, provided that such materials are suited to sacred use and do not easily break or deteriorate. The Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) is likewise said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 48; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 10 and 14. 36. 182. Further, the nature of the ministerial priesthood proper to a Bishop and a priest, who offer the Sacrifice in the person of Christ and who preside over the gathering of the holy people, is evident in the form of the rite itself, by reason of the more prominent place and office of the priest. Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. 238. Two copies of the printed text should be forwarded to this Congregation. %PDF-1.4 % 308-309, 311-313. The Introductory Rites . 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. 395. 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 meaning of this office is enunciated and explained clearly and at greater length in the Preface for the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, the day commemorating the institution of the priesthood. The Communion of the concelebrants may also be arranged so that each concelebrant communicates the Body of the Lord at the altar and, immediately afterwards, the Blood of the Lord. 33. 202, 374) and the establishing of norms regarding the function of serving the priest at the altar (cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. 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. 387, 388-393). [165] Cf. [63] Cf. 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. When the prayer is concluded, the priest genuflects, takes the host consecrated in the same Mass, and, holding it slightly raised above the paten or above the chalice, while facing the people, says, Ecce Agnus Dei (This is the Lamb of God). And indeed, since no one today calls into doubt in any way the doctrinal principles on the complete efficacy of Eucharistic Communion under the species of bread alone, the Council thus gave permission for the reception of Communion under both kinds on some occasions, because this clearer form of the sacramental sign offers a particular opportunity of deepening the understanding of the mystery in which the faithful take part.[21]. Those who do not kneel ought to make a profound bow when the priest genuflects after the consecration. 261. 36. 0000002090 00000 n 4, 8: AAS 62 (1970), pp. 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 Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of an Organ, nos. [34] Cf. All churches should be dedicated or, at least, blessed. Because, however, the celebration of the Eucharist, like the entire Liturgy, is carried out through perceptible signs that nourish, strengthen, and express faith,[31] the utmost care must be taken to choose and to arrange those forms and elements set forth by the Church that, in view of the circumstances of the people and the place, will more effectively foster active and full participation and more properly respond to the spiritual needs of the faithful. Then the Priest says the Collect prayer, at the end of which [21] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Regarding procedures to be followed in this matter, the following should be followed: In the first place, a detailed preliminary proposal should be set before the Apostolic See, so that, after the necessary faculty has been granted, the detailed working out of the individual points of adaptation may proceed. The priest who presides at the celebration, however, always retains the right of arranging those things that are his own responsibility.[90]. 89. [164] Cf. When the distribution of Communion is finished, the priest himself immediately and completely consumes at the altar any consecrated wine that happens to remain; as for any consecrated hosts that are left, he either consumes them at the altar or carries them to the place designated for the reservation of the Eucharist. When the Alleluia is begun, all rise, except for a Bishop, who puts incense into the thurible without saying anything and blesses the deacon or, if there is no deacon, the concelebrant who is to proclaim the Gospel. It is therefore expedient that the Eucharistic bread, even though unleavened and baked in the traditional shape, be made in such a way that the priest at Mass with a congregation is able in practice to break it into parts for distribution to at least some of the faithful. Eucharistia, 11 October 1551: Denz-Schn, 1635-1661. 0000001056 00000 n In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, everything is done as in a Mass with a congregation, with the following exceptions. At the words Nobis quoque peccatoribus (Though we are sinners) all the concelebrants strike their breast. no. 110. In more solemn celebrations, as the occasion suggests, a Bishop may impart a blessing to the people with the Book of the Gospels. The concluding doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer is spoken solely by the principal priest celebrant and, if this is desired, together with the other concelebrants, but not by the faithful. [14] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. [85] Cf. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. 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. He also assists the priest in receiving the peoples gifts. nos. [115] Cf. 283. At the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist the gifts, which will become Christs Body and Blood, are brought to the altar. startxref According to traditional practice, the altar and the Book of the Gospels are venerated by means of a kiss. The verse, however, is sung either by the choir or by the cantor. 335. Or. Floral decorations should always be done with moderation and placed around the altar rather than on its mensa. 7671; Pontifical Commission for the Authentic Interpretation of the Code of Canon Law, response to dubium regarding can. %%EOF [49] Cf. 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. The altar is to be covered with at least one white cloth. 218. 284-287 is followed. 198. 187. This applies to all vessels which hold the hosts, such as the paten, the ciborium, the pyx, the monstrance, and other things of this kind. Church decor should contribute toward the churchs noble simplicity rather than ostentation. The Ministry of the Instituted Acolyte and Lector, 98. 136. Consequently, the Church constantly seeks the noble assistance of the arts and admits the artistic expressions of all peoples and regions. 118. The candles and the cross adorned with a figure of Christ crucified may also be carried in the Entrance Procession. In Masses with special groups, the priest is allowed to choose texts more suited to the particular celebration, provided they are taken from the texts of an approved lectionary. The altar should, moreover, be so placed as to be truly the center toward which the attention of the whole congregation of the faithful naturally turns. 184. 0000000016 00000 n Hence, it is desirable that these duties be suitably distributed among several acolytes. 11. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. 137. If it is sung, it is begun by the priest or, if this is appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 125. The priest then venerates the book with a kiss, saying quietly the Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). 268. 389. 7; Paul VI, Encyclical Letter Mysterium fidei, On the doctrine and worship of the Eucharist, 3 September 1965: AAS 57 (1965), p. 764; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. On reaching the altar, the priest and ministers make a profound bow. Following the example of Christ, the Church has always used bread and wine with water to celebrate the Lords Supper. Since it is a chant by which the faithful acclaim the Lord and implore his mercy, it is ordinarily done by all, that is, by the people and the choir or cantor having a part in it. It is also permissible to sing another psalm or tract, as found in the Gradual. This is particularly true in the communal Sunday celebration.[93]. trailer [100] Paul VI, Apostolic Letter Ministeria quaedam, 15 August 1972: AAS 64 (1972), p. 532. 82. The priest then takes the paten or ciborium and goes to the communicants, who, as a rule, approach in a procession. 934-944. 140. These may be used in place of the text corresponding to the reading whenever the Psalm is sung. 284. 15. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. The meaning of the sign demands that the material for the Eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. Then the priest, with hands extended, says the prayer over the offerings. 80. 5, 18. 0000005476 00000 n 71. The dignity of the ambo requires that only a minister of the word should go up to it. );kt [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. Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. After the principal celebrants Communion, the chalice is placed on another corporal at the side of the altar. 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. no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The evening Mass and ceremonies of Holy Thursday commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy . 273. 166. 4. The priest breaks the Bread and puts a piece of the host into the chalice to signify the unity of the Body and Blood of the Lord in the work of salvation, namely, of the living and glorious Body of Jesus Christ. 143. 288, 302. Upon reaching the altar, the acolyte places the cross upright near the altar so that it may serve as the altar cross; otherwise, he puts it in a worthy place. 13. no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. When he was about to celebrate with his disciples the Passover meal in which he instituted the sacrifice of his Body and Blood, Christ the Lord gave instructions that a large, furnished upper room should be prepared (Lk 22:12). 56; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. As for the sign of peace to be given, the manner is to be established by Conferences of Bishops in accordance with the culture and customs of the peoples. 3, 28; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. 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].
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