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]. Then he places the paten with the bread on the corporal. The current norms, prescribed in keeping with the will of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, and the new Missal that the Church of the Roman Rite is to use from now on in the celebration of Mass are also evidence of the great concern of the Church, of her faith, and of her unchanged love for the great mystery of the Eucharist. 880-899. 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. 308-309. 199-200; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, editio typica, 1973, nos. 46. 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. 31, 32; Sacred Congregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Immensae caritatis, 29 January 1973, no. Moreover, it is unlawful to substitute other, non-biblical texts for the readings and responsorial Psalm, which contain the word of God.[62]. The Sequence, which is optional except on Easter Sunday and on Pentecost Day, is sung before the Alleluia. The choice among the Eucharistic Prayers found in the Order of Mass is suitably guided by the following norms: Eucharistic Prayer I, that is, the Roman Canon, which may always be used, is especially suited to be sung or said on days when there is a proper text for the Communicantes (In union with the whole Church) or in Masses endowed with a proper form of the Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) and also in the celebrations of the Apostles and of the Saints mentioned in the Prayer itself; it is likewise especially appropriate for Sundays, unless for pastoral considerations Eucharistic Prayer III is preferred. 30. Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory Bishop of Belleville President United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Reverend Monsignor William P. Fay General Secretary. The Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) is likewise said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. An acolyte or other lay minister arranges the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall, and the Missal upon the altar. 339. Indeed, the character and beauty of the place and all its furnishings should foster devotion and show forth the holiness of the mysteries celebrated there. 132. It begins with the Introductory Rites and ends with the Concluding Rites. The gestures and posture of the priest, the deacon, and the ministers, as well as those of the people, ought to contribute to making the entire celebration resplendent with beauty and noble simplicity, so that the true and full meaning of the different parts of the celebration is evident and that the participation of all is fostered. 2, 4, 5. Before the alb is put on, should this not completely cover the ordinary clothing at the neck, an amice should be put on. Thus within the Act of Penitence and again after the invitation to pray, all recollect themselves; but at the conclusion of a reading or the homily, all meditate briefly on what they have heard; then after Communion, they praise and pray to God in their hearts. Amen. 358. [26] Cf. 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. 249. In addition, the candlesticks are placed on the altar or near it. He may also announce the intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful and, in the absence of a psalmist, proclaim the Psalm between the readings. Laws | Free Full-Text | Transnational Religious Practices as a UNESCO Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The concelebrants do likewise, communicating themselves. [9] Cf. nos. At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. It is expedient for benches or seats usually to be provided for their use. Then, as appropriate, a few moments of silence may be observed so that all may meditate on what they have heard. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Cathedra or Presidential Chair, nos. Then the priest places the paten and the chalice on the corporal. 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 Place for the Reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist, 314. At the conclusion he says, Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), to which the minister responds, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). Nevertheless, it must be held at different times or in distinct sacred places.[102]. nos. 158. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inestimabile donum, 3 April, 1980, no. 365), he selects a Eucharistic Prayer from those found in The Roman Missal or approved by the Apostolic See. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [22] In it is found the high point both of the action by which God sanctifies the world in Christ and of the worship that the human race offers to the Father, adoring him through Christ, the Son of God, in the Holy Spirit. 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. [30] Cf. 189. "+~d|)]rLH"F(> NazYvMpCTLPGf5To6o\uO[X g*\s~86T3U97)yPb6Zpbn,O> 'Z_`IXwdxZs[=BaETgG5][/ER DO\/,hF|$\((> h(X"oQxt.ocvJtP'_\r6-PTM~1(jU*E+_/gGt c.Mx5G*/}yly@Dani^n'3{`q@2T+,jpR&ZpwZ3B:Bqd f,Y@d"j MU8+,' `9 azEwbmFK 12. 238. [156] Cf. Through the entire celebration, the acolyte is to approach the priest or the deacon, whenever necessary, in order to present the book to them and to assist them in any other way required. 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. 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 . [52] Cf. 24-26: AAS 60 (1968), pp. Then he says, Lectio sancti Evangelii (A reading from the holy Gospel), making the sign of the cross with his thumb on the book and on his forehead, mouth, and breast, which everyone else does as well. Eucharistic Prayer II, on account of its particular features, is more appropriately used on weekdays or in special circumstances. [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. [140] For blessing objects that are designed for liturgical use in churches, cf. endobj The norm for reception of Holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is standing. Moreover, in order that such a celebration may correspond more fully to the prescriptions and spirit of the sacred Liturgy, and also in order to increase its pastoral effectiveness, certain accommodations and adaptations are specified in this General Instruction and in the Order of Mass. <> Ritual Masses are connected to the celebration of certain Sacraments or Sacramentals. Then holding it in their right hand, with the left hand placed below, they return to their places. : Martes 21 VII semana. [111], On account of this, in commissioning artists and choosing works of art to be admitted into a church, what should be required is that true excellence in art which nourishes faith and devotion and accords authentically with both the meaning and the purpose for which it is intended.[112]. After the priest, the deacon, in virtue of the sacred ordination he has received, holds first place among those who minister in the Eucharistic Celebration. When this prayer before Communion is finished, the principal celebrant genuflects and steps back a little. 86). 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. If such priests are not present and there is a very large number of communicants, the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, i.e., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose. 54. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. The following are also to be prepared: Next to the priests chair: the Missal and, as needed, a hymnal; On the credence table: the chalice, a corporal, a purificator, and, if appropriate, the pall; the paten and, if needed, ciboria; bread for the Communion of the priest who presides, the deacon, the ministers, and the people; cruets containing the wine and the water, unless all of these are presented by the faithful in procession at the Offertory; the vessel of water to be blessed, if the asperges occurs; the Communion-plate for the Communion of the faithful; and whatever is needed for the washing of hands. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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]. Certain specific features to be observed in a concelebrated Mass are noted in their proper place (cf. The priest may give the sign of peace to the ministers but always remains within the sanctuary, so as not to disturb the celebration. The Communion chant begins while the priest is receiving the Sacrament (cf. Seats for concelebrants should also be prepared there. 41). Benedict XV, Apostolic Constitution Incruentum altaris sacrificium, 10 August 1915: AAS 7 (1915), pp. As for variations and the more substantial adaptations in view of the traditions and culture of peoples and regions, to be introduced in accordance with article 40 of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy because of benefit or need, the norms set forth in the Instruction On the Roman Liturgy and Inculturation[36] and in nos. 200. 1. For Christ took the bread and the chalice and gave thanks; he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, and drink: this is my Body; this is the cup of my Blood. 160-162). 327. The bread for celebrating the Eucharist must be made only from wheat, must be recently baked, and, according to the ancient tradition of the Latin Church, must be unleavened. It is appropriate that actions and processions of this sort be carried out with decorum while the chants proper to them occur, in keeping with the norms prescribed for each. 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. In this case the principal celebrant receives Communion under both kinds in the usual way (cf. 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. Then the "Deacon or the Priest himself places theSacrament in the tabernacle and closes the door" (EM, no. Priests who are not able to celebrate or concelebrate Mass; The deacon and others who perform some duty at the Mass; Members of communities at the conventual Mass or community Mass, along with seminarians, and all who are engaged in a retreat or are taking part in a spiritual or pastoral gathering. In keeping with the Churchs traditional practice and the altars symbolism, the table of a fixed altar is to be of stone and indeed of natural stone. Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 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. 279. below, Appendix, Order of Commissioning a Minister to Distribute Holy Communion on a Single Occasion, p. 1253. 366. 262. 54; Paul VI, Apostolic Exhortation Marialis cultus, 2 February 1974, no. 164. 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). 247. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, nos. MASSES AND PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. In more solemn celebrations, as the occasion suggests, a Bishop may impart a blessing to the people with the Book of the Gospels. 33. The dalmatic may, however, be omitted out of necessity or on account of a lesser degree of solemnity. [92], 113. During Lent it is forbidden for the altar to be decorated with flowers. 300. When he celebrates the Eucharist, therefore, he must serve God and the people with dignity and humility, and by his bearing and by the way he says the divine words he must convey to the faithful the living presence of Christ. The following also exercise a liturgical function: The sacristan, who carefully arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things necessary in the celebration of Mass. 172. 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. 23: AAS 59 (1967), p. 307. 168. Great importance should also be attached to a Mass celebrated with any community, but especially with the parish community, inasmuch as it represents the universal Church gathered at a given time and place. Effective immediately, this translation of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal is the sole translation of the Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, editio typica tertia for use in the dioceses of the United States of America. The renewal of The Roman Missal, carried out in our time in accordance with the decrees of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, has taken great care that all the faithful may engage in the celebration of the Eucharist with that full, conscious, and active participation that is required by the nature of the Liturgy itself and to which the faithful, in virtue of their status as such, have a right and duty.[147]. The people make the prayer their own by the acclamation, Amen. The paten is usually wiped clean with the purificator. [39] Cf. 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. 0000010985 00000 n All listen and at the end respond to the acclamation, as noted above (no. 48; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. These adaptations include. 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]. 393. 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. The priest who presides at the celebration, however, always retains the right of arranging those things that are his own responsibility.[90]. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 234. 31). III. The principal celebrant, if appropriate, also incenses the cross and the altar and then goes to the chair. endobj Carrying the Book of the Gospels slightly elevated, the deacon precedes the priest as he approaches the altar or else walks at the priests side. 389. 8. 162. After doing these things, the priest goes to the chair. If, however, he is not carrying the Book of the Gospels, he makes a profound bow to the altar with the priest in the customary way and with him venerates the altar with a kiss. This variety of offices in the celebration of the Eucharist is shown outwardly by the diversity of sacred vestments, which should therefore be a sign of the office proper to each minister. The action of the fraction or breaking of bread, which gave its name to the Eucharist in apostolic times, will bring out more clearly the force and importance of the sign of unity of all in the one bread, and of the sign of charity by the fact that the one bread is distributed among the brothers and sisters. must procure for itself a lamb, one apiece for each household. Moreover, even though manuscripts in the Vatican Library provided material for the emendation of some expressions, they by no means made it possible to inquire into ancient and approved authors farther back than the liturgical commentaries of the Middle Ages. They likewise bear witness to the Churchs continuous and unbroken tradition, irrespective of the introduction of certain new features. [14] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. The Bishop should therefore be determined that the priests, the deacons, and the lay Christian faithful grasp ever more deeply the genuine meaning of the rites and liturgical texts, and thereby be led to an active and fruitful celebration of the Eucharist. 336. 267-268. An altar is called fixed if it is attached to the floor so as not to be removeable; otherwise it is called moveable.. 103. 10. If it is sung, it is begun by the priest or, if this is appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir. endobj Holy Week - Easter / Lent - Catholic Online 92: AAS 56 (1964), p. 899. [108], 289. 73). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 105. In the dioceses of the United States of America there are four options for the Communion chant: (1) the antiphon from The Roman Missal or the Psalm from the Roman Gradual as set to music there or in another musical setting; (2) the seasonal antiphon and Psalm of the Simple Gradual; (3) a song from another collection of psalms and antiphons, approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or the diocesan Bishop, including psalms arranged in responsorial or metrical forms; (4) a suitable liturgical song chosen in accordance with no. 0000009036 00000 n 385. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The Roman Rite constitutes a notable and precious part of the liturgical treasure and patrimony of the Catholic Church. [158] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. nos. If he wishes, the priest may remain at the altar; in this case, the Missal is likewise prepared there. 0000002424 00000 n