Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. They should not be in the deacons way whenever he needs to go to the altar to perform his ministry. [32] Special celebrations of Mass should observe the guidelines established for them: For Masses with special groups, cf. The faithful are "invited" in the RomanMissal to spend time in adoration (EM, no. From the Haec ergo dona (Let your Spirit come upon) to the Et supplices (May all of us who share) inclusive, all the concelebrants speak all the following together: The Haec ergo dona (Let your Spirit come upon) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Qui cum passioni (Before he was given up to death) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; The Memores igitur (In memory of his death) and the Et supplices (May all of us who share) with hands extended. As he begins the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest extends his hands and sings or says, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). 324. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The rite concludes with the priests absolution, which, however, lacks the efficacy of the Sacrament of Penance. [40] For in the Mass the table both of Gods word and of Christs Body is prepared, from which the faithful may be instructed and refreshed. 62. 262. 217. <>/Metadata 879 0 R/ViewerPreferences 880 0 R>> N. 2235/02/L). 226. nos. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Furthermore, it is desirable that, as a rule, an acolyte, a lector, and a cantor should be there to assist the priest celebrant. The reading of the Gospel is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. 36 3. [153] Cf. 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. 298. The singing at this time is done either alternately by the choir and the people or in a similar way by the cantor and the people, or entirely by the people, or by the choir alone. 16: AAS 81 (1989), p. 912; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. [86] Cf. 123. At times, a longer and shorter form of the same text is given. In other places set aside for sacred celebrations, the altar may be movable. The Per quem haec omnia (Through him you give us all these gifts) is said by the principal celebrant alone. 93. 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. If, however, the Bishop is celebrating outside his own diocese, after the words Papa nostro N. (N., our Pope), he adds, et me indigno famulo tuo, et fratre meo N., Episcopo huius Ecclesiae N. (me, your unworthy servant, and my brother N., the Bishop of this Church of 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. 81. The same kind of bow is made by the deacon when he asks for a blessing before the proclamation of the Gospel. The rubrics then make a mention of the liturgical decoration. also Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. A sacred silence may now be observed for some period of time, or a Psalm or another canticle of praise or a hymn may be sung (cf. The nature of the presidential texts demands that they be spoken in a loud and clear voice and that everyone listen with attention. 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 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. In all that pertains to Communion under both kinds, the Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America are to be followed (see nos. [35] Cf. . 363. xb```b`` f`e`x @16G101oy?wp(TY%!WIR!m2MT-+~TY1A Dfei+; h``acR 395-399 are to be observed. nos. It is sung, however, either by all together or by the people alternating with the choir. 151. Epiclesis: In which, by means of particular invocations, the Church implores the power of the Holy Spirit that the gifts offered by human hands be consecrated, that is, become Christs Body and Blood, and that the spotless Victim to be received in Communion be for the salvation of those who will partake of it. 0000002933 00000 n If, however, their number is great, seats should be arranged in another part of the church, but near the altar. 38; Paul VI, Apostolic Constitution Missale Romanum, p. 14. It is up to the Conferences of Bishops to decide on the adaptations indicated in this General Instruction and in the Order of Mass and, once their decisions have been accorded the recognitio of the Apostolic See, to introduce them into the Missal itself. In the Lectionary for weekdays, readings are provided for each day of every week throughout the entire year; as a result, these readings are for the most part to be used on the days to which they are assigned, unless there occurs a solemnity, feast, or memorial that has its own proper New Testament readings, that is to say, readings in which mention is made of the Saint being celebrated. 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. After the homily a brief period of silence is appropriately observed. 904. 14 0 obj 3f, 9: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Eucharistia, 11 October 1551: Denz-Schn, 1635-1661. 53. The faithful do the same, praying silently. 332. @1N$BP 2, 5, 6; Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops, Christus Dominus, 28 October 1965, no. Every legitimate celebration of the Eucharist is directed by the Bishop, either in person or through priests who are his helpers. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 160. The Ceremonial of Bishops sets the context in no. If need be, once the period of experimentation is concluded, the Bishops Conference shall decide upon pursuing the adaptations and shall propose a mature formulation of the matter to the Apostolic See for its decision.[158]. Leader: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. 0000001723 00000 n 73. 206. nos. Ps 141 [140]:2, Rev 8:3). In choosing between these two forms, a pastoral criterion must be kept in mind. It is a praiseworthy practice to cover the chalice with a veil, which may be either the color of the day or white. 122-124; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. Unless the good of the Christian faithful requires or suggests otherwise, concelebration is also recommended at. Sacred silence also, as part of the celebration, is to be observed at the designated times. 377. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. 50. On more solemn days, sacred vestments may be used that are festive, that is, more precious, even if not of the color of the day. CONGREGATION FOR DIVINE WORSHIP AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE SACRAMENTS. In fact, the rite to be described below foresees a greater number of ministers. 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. 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. It therefore pertains to the whole Body of the Church, manifests it, and has its effect upon it. If, however, this Eucharistic Prayer is used in Masses for the Dead, the special formula for the dead may be used, to be included at the proper place, namely, after the Omnes filios tuos ubique dispersos, tibi, clemens Pater, miseratus coniunge (In mercy and love unite all your children). . 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. However, insofar as possible, he stands back slightly, behind the concelebrating priests standing around the principal celebrant. 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. 250. 0000006649 00000 n nos. [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. 27-54). 218. 272. %%EOF 258. 44. 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. 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. 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. no. 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. 118. Also on or close to the altar, there is to be a cross with a figure of Christ crucified. The Liturgy of the Word is to be celebrated in such a way as to promote meditation, and so any sort of haste that hinders recollection must clearly be avoided. endobj [52] Cf. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554. 241. The priest says, In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti (In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit). 33. In the Mass, only one Prayer over the Offerings is said, and it ends with the shorter conclusion: Per Christum Dominum nostrum (Through Christ our Lord). [135] Cf. 139-146) is carried out by the principal celebrant, while the other concelebrants remain at their places. no. The chair of the priest celebrant must signify his office of presiding over the gathering and of directing the prayer. 273. [136] Cf. [116] The altar is usually fixed and is dedicated. If there is no singing, however, the Communion antiphon found in the Missal may be recited either by the faithful, or by some of them, or by a lector. Ritual Masses are connected to the celebration of certain Sacraments or Sacramentals. There is also to be a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it, either on the altar or near it, where it is clearly visible to the assembled congregation. [33] In celebrations at which the Bishop presides, and especially in the celebration of the Eucharist led by the Bishop himself with the presbyterate, the deacons, and the people taking part, the mystery of the Church is revealed. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 55: AAS 59 (1967), p. 569. 28; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. no. 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). 137. 12. 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. the Holy Synod commands pastors and all others having the care of souls to give frequent instructions during the celebration of Mass, either personally or through others, concerning what is read at Mass; among other things, they should include some explanation of the mystery of this most holy Sacrifice, especially on Sundays and holy days.[14]. a. For celebrations where it is prescribed, the Gloria is either sung or said (cf. 237. 193. 0000003045 00000 n Upon reaching the altar, the lector makes a profound bow with the others. 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 566. 169. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. A brief period of silence may precede the prayer, unless this has been already observed immediately after Communion. 283), so that even by means of the signs Communion will stand out more clearly as a participation in the sacrifice actually being celebrated.[73]. Hence, it is desirable that these duties be suitably distributed among several acolytes. 46. [120] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. Regarding the design of sacred vestments, Conferences of Bishops may determine and propose to the Apostolic See adaptations that correspond to the needs and the usages of their regions. 1068-1084. [71] Cf. Violet or purple is used in Advent and Lent. Then one after another the concelebrants come to the middle of the altar, genuflect, and reverently take the Body of Christ from the altar. [156] Cf. 371. [63] Cf. 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. If desired, a psalm or other canticle of praise or a hymn may also be sung by the entire congregation. 0000007934 00000 n As to other Eucharistic Prayers approved by the Apostolic See, the norms established for each one are to be observed. 112. For Sundays and solemnities, three readings are assigned: that is, from a Prophet, an Apostle, and a Gospel. The people respond, Habemus ad Dominum (We lift them up to the Lord). 267. xYKoX[Kb}JfNQ5fA nY9^Mh Ministers carrying the processional cross or candles bow their heads instead of genuflecting. 345. 0000003488 00000 n Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours, editio typica, 11 April 1971, editio typica altera, 7 April 1985, nos. 361. Brief announcements, if they are necessary; The priests greeting and blessing, which on certain days and occasions is enriched and expressed in the prayer over the People or another more solemn formula; The dismissal of the people by the deacon or the priest, so that each may go out to do good works, praising and blessing God; The kissing of the altar by the priest and the deacon, followed by a profound bow to the altar by the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers. 0000014230 00000 n 0000002238 00000 n [69] Cf. 7. [97] In case of necessity, the priest may depute suitable faithful for this single occasion.[98]. 28. The Roman Pontifical: Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar, editio typica, 1984, Chapter 4, no. This sample provides several options. [6] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. The diocesan Bishop, who is to be regarded as the high priest of his flock, and from whom the life in Christ of the faithful under his care in a certain sense derives and upon whom it depends,[148] must promote, regulate, and be vigilant over the liturgical life in his diocese. 279. 0000001733 00000 n In building new churches, it is preferable to erect a single altar which in the gathering of the faithful will signify the one Christ and the one Eucharist of the Church. Likewise, when the distribution of Communion is completed, a duly instituted acolyte helps the priest or deacon to purify and arrange the sacred vessels. Afterwards, the Kyrie is sung or said, in keeping with the rubrics (cf. Consequently, the Church constantly seeks the noble assistance of the arts and admits the artistic expressions of all peoples and regions. Por tu inmensa gloria te alabamos, te bendecimos, te adoramos, te glorificamos, te damos gracias, Seor . 375. The deacon or another suitable minister goes to the sacristy and obtains the veiled cross. The commentators remarks must be meticulously prepared and clear though brief. Newly added is the description : "A lay minister with a cross, standingbetween two other ministerswith lighted candles leads off Before the Priest carrying the Blessed Sacrament comes the thuriferwith a smoking thurible" (EM, no. 26-27: AAS 87 (1995), pp. nos. Care must be taken that whatever may remain of the Blood of Christ after the distribution of Communion is consumed immediately and completely at the altar. The Creed is sung or recited by the priest together with the people (cf. 548-549. 76. [94] Cf. A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. PL 2, 376A; Origen, Disputatio cum Heracleida, no. When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his own word, proclaims the Gospel.
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