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. 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/#. Facing the minister, he greets the minister choosing one of the formulas of greeting. % It is therefore recommended that the priest celebrate the Eucharistic Sacrifice even daily, if possible.[30]. Where there is a large number of priests, concelebration may take place even several times on the same day, wherever necessity or pastoral benefit suggest it. 332. He is preceded by a thurifer, carrying a thurible with smoking incense, and by servers with lighted candles. 215. The Mass Those who take up the collection in the church. When they reach the sanctuary, the priest, the deacon, and the ministers reverence the altar with a profound bow. 86). 137. 41. 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. 401-404. Concelebration, which appropriately expresses the unity of the priesthood, of the Sacrifice, and also of the whole People of God, is prescribed by the rite itself for the Ordination of a Bishop and of priests, at the blessing of an abbot, and at the Chrism Mass. In the dioceses of the United States of America, the following may also be sung in place of the Psalm assigned in the Lectionary for Mass: either the proper or seasonal antiphon and Psalm from the Lectionary, as found either in the Roman Gradual or Simple Gradual or in another musical setting; or an antiphon and Psalm from another collection of the psalms and antiphons, including psalms arranged in metrical form, providing that they have been approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or the diocesan Bishop. It also affects the individual members of the Church in different ways, according to their different orders, offices, and actual participation. 47-48). Furthermore, the meaning of the Prayer is that the entire congregation of the faithful should join itself with Christ in confessing the great deeds of God and in the offering of Sacrifice. 66); Guides the faithful by appropriate introductions and explanations, and announces the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful; Assists the priest celebrant in distributing Communion, and purifies and arranges the sacred vessels; As needed, fulfills the duties of other ministers himself if none of them is present. If Communion is carried out by intinction, the hosts should be neither too thin nor too small, but rather a little thicker than usual, so that after being dipped partly into the Blood of Christ they can still easily be distributed to each communicant. 37-40. 299. If, however, only one acolyte is present, he should perform the more important duties while the rest are to be distributed among several ministers. The people respond, Habemus ad Dominum (We lift them up to the Lord). The ambo must be located in keeping with the design of each church in such a way that the ordained ministers and lectors may be clearly seen and heard by the faithful. The deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and responds, Amen. The Alleluia is sung in every season other than Lent. But it is not at all appropriate that several persons divide a single element of the celebration among themselves, e.g., that the same reading be proclaimed by two lectors, one after the other, except as far as the Passion of the Lord is concerned. 25. 157. James Patrick Moroney Executive Director, Secretariat for the Liturgy United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. [134] There should usually be only one image of any given Saint. PL 2, 376A; Origen, Disputatio cum Heracleida, no. The Arrangement and Furnishing of Churches for the Celebration of the Eucharist, 288. [84] Cf. [88] Cf. 0000003750 00000 n Ps 141 [140]:2, Rev 8:3). 166-168), while the other concelebrants remain at their seats. 54: AAS 87 (1995), pp. It was formerly indicated that the faithful "should be encouraged." The celebration of the Eucharist in a particular Church is of utmost importance. 40; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimae, 25 January 1994, no. [91] Cf. <<129BC89E87AD1A4F985F2CB0E54A55D3>]>> <>/Metadata 879 0 R/ViewerPreferences 880 0 R>> 245. The diocesan Bishop may establish norms for Communion under both kinds for his own diocese, which are also to be observed in churches of religious and at celebrations with small groups. Then the priest bows profoundly and says the Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and, afterwards, reads the Gospel. The purification of the chalice is done with water alone or with wine and water, which is then drunk by whoever does the purification. ARRANGEMENT OF THE SANCTUARY FOR THE SACRED SYNAXIS (EUCHARISTIC ASSEMBLY), 295. 2 0 obj 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. In addition, he may give the faithful a very brief introduction to the Mass of the day (after the initial Greeting and before the Act of Penitence), to the Liturgy of the Word (before the readings), and to the Eucharistic Prayer (before the Preface), though never during the Eucharistic Prayer itself; he may also make concluding comments to the entire sacred action before the dismissal. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554. Pontifical Commission for interpreting legal texts, response to dubium regarding can. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 9: Denz-Schn, 1759. 256. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. If desired, a psalm or other canticle of praise or a hymn may also be sung by the entire congregation. no. 0000002162 00000 n nos. During the procession to the altar, the Entrance chant takes place (cf. 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. The chalice is always wiped either by the one who drinks from it or by the one who presents it. endobj [159] Cf. [133] Cf. 265-266; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. [12] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. Such Masses are provided for those who are in no way able to participate in the evening Mass and not for the advantage of individuals or (newly added) special small groups (RomanMissal, rubrics for the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper [EM], no. One and the same priest celebrant must always exercise the presidential office in all of its parts, except for those parts which are proper to a Mass at which the Bishop is present (cf. CONGREGATION FOR DIVINE WORSHIP AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE SACRAMENTS. Church decor should contribute toward the churchs noble simplicity rather than ostentation. Eph 2:20). 30. 73). 131. 0000005476 00000 n 0000003488 00000 n The Lord be with you. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 290. endobj The parts spoken by all the concelebrants together and especially the words of consecration, which all are bound to say, are to be said in such a way that the concelebrants speak them in a very low voice and that the principal celebrants voice be clearly heard. 0000015293 00000 n 148. During a season when the Alleluia is to be said, either the Alleluia Psalm or the responsorial Psalm followed by the Alleluia with its verse may be used; During the season when the Alleluia is not to be said, either the psalm and the verse before the Gospel or the psalm alone may be used; The Alleluia or verse before the Gospel may be omitted if they are not sung. 102. 122-124; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 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. 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. Eucharistic Prayer IV has an invariable Preface and gives a fuller summary of salvation history. If, however, their number is great, seats should be arranged in another part of the church, but near the altar. nos. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 171. It is not merely a meal which reminds us of the Last Supper, or a Passion play which helps recall Good Friday, or a Sunrise Service which celebrates the Lord's Resurrection. It is appropriate that a new ambo be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual[118] before it is put into liturgical use. also Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 0000008636 00000 n A duly instituted acolyte, as an extraordinary minister, may, if necessary, assist the priest in giving Communion to the people. The priest says the invitation to the prayer, and all the faithful say it with him; the priest alone adds the embolism, which the people conclude with a doxology. It is expedient for benches or seats usually to be provided for their use. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. When the Prayer of the Faithful is completed, all sit, and the Offertory chant begins (cf. If there is no singing at the Entrance or at Communion and the antiphons in the Missal are not recited by the faithful, the lector may read them at the appropriate time (cf. 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. Seats for concelebrants should also be prepared there. All the concelebrants, together with the people, sing or say the final acclamation Quia tuum est regnum (For the kingdom). During the Liturgy of the Word, the concelebrants remain at their places, sitting or standing whenever the principal celebrant does. 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. 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. Given at the General Secretariat of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C., on March 19, 2003, the Feast of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Furthermore, it is desirable that, as a rule, an acolyte, a lector, and a cantor should be there to assist the priest celebrant. 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. Those present turn towards the ambo as a sign of special reverence to the Gospel of Christ. [77], 92. 57; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Harmonious planning and carrying out of the rites will be of great assistance in disposing the faithful to participate in the Eucharist. 4: AAS 30 (1938), pp. 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. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. Finally, in this manner the liturgical norms of the Council of Trent have certainly been completed and perfected in many respects by those of the Second Vatican Council, which has brought to realization the efforts of the last four hundred years to bring the faithful closer to the sacred Liturgy especially in recent times, and above all the zeal for the Liturgy promoted by St. Pius X and his successors. Rose may be used, where it is the practice, on Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent) and on Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent). 243. 66. A Bishop blesses the people with the appropriate formula, making the Sign of the Cross three times over the people.[99]. 79b). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 53: AAS 56 (1964), p. 890. 54. Before Communion is given to the minister, the Communion Antiphon is said by the minister or by the priest himself. 387. 92). After the celebration of Mass, the acolyte and other ministers return in procession to the sacristy, together with the deacon and the priest in the same way and order in which they entered. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 42; Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. 167. 4 0 obj 0000003045 00000 n 287. The faithful should stand from the beginning of the Entrance chant, or while the priest approaches the altar, until the end of the collect; for the Alleluia chant before the Gospel; while the Gospel itself is proclaimed; during the Profession of Faith and the Prayer of the Faithful; from the invitation, Orate, fratres (Pray, brethren), before the prayer over the offerings until the end of Mass, except at the places indicated below. 548-549. 33. For it is out of the Sacred Scripture that the readings are read and explained in the homily and that psalms are sung, and it is drawing upon the inspiration and spirit of Sacred Scripture that prayers, orations, and liturgical songs are fashioned in such a way that from them actions and signs derive their meaning.[150]. 64. [127] Cf. endobj 5). Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 1: Denz-Schn, 1740; Paul VI, Solemn Profession of Faith, 30 June 1968, no. 0000003865 00000 n 196. [136] Cf. no. At the final doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon stands next to the priest, holding the chalice elevated while the priest elevates the paten with the host, until the people have responded with the acclamation, Amen. 128). Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 8: Denz-Schn, 1749. If they are made from metal that rusts or from a metal less precious than gold, then ordinarily they should be gilded on the inside. Pius XII, Encyclical Letter Humani generis, 12 August 1950: Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Commentarium Officiale (Vatican City; hereafter, AAS), 42 (1950), pp. 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. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. 344. [69] Cf. [108], 289. Libera nos (Deliver us) is said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 166. The most likely time this would occur is at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. 0000000016 00000 n [82] At Mass the deacon has his own part in proclaiming the Gospel, in preaching Gods word from time to time, in announcing the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful, in ministering to the priest, in preparing the altar and serving the celebration of the Sacrifice, in distributing the Eucharist to the faithful, especially under the species of wine, and sometimes in giving directions regarding the peoples gestures and posture. In the vesting room or other suitable place, the concelebrants put on the sacred vestments they customarily wear when celebrating Mass individually. The people rise and make their response: Suscipiat Dominus (May the Lord accept). For the needs of the Church; b. 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. The priest celebrant, the deacon, and the other ministers have places in the sanctuary. Days or periods of prayer for the fruits of the earth, prayer for human rights and equality, prayer for world justice and peace, and penitential observances outside Lent are to be observed in the dioceses of the United States of America at times to be designated by the diocesan Bishop. A good way to describe the Mass is to say that it is Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday made sacramentally present today in ritual. 31 (in Time of War or Conflict), no. 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. [149] Cf. 24. 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. As to other Eucharistic Prayers approved by the Apostolic See, the norms established for each one are to be observed. It should suitably be marked off from the body of the church either by its being somewhat elevated or by a particular structure and ornamentation. All churches should be dedicated or, at least, blessed. 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. [11] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 9. nos. [54] Its purpose, however, depends on the time it occurs in each part of the celebration. 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. 904. Moreover, this broader view allows us to see how the Holy Spirit endows the People of God with a marvelous fidelity in preserving the unalterable deposit of faith, even amid a very great variety of prayers and rites. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. and became man) all make a profound bow; but on the solemnities of the Annunciation and of the Nativity of the Lord, all genuflect. 126; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. The commentators remarks must be meticulously prepared and clear though brief. To the same end, he should also be vigilant that the dignity of these celebrations be enhanced. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. If, however, the minister is a deacon, he performs his proper duties (cf. 30. 216. These prayers are addressed to God in the name of the entire holy people and all present, by the priest who presides over the assembly in the person of Christ. Since the celebration of Mass by its nature has a communitarian character,[45] both the dialogues between the priest and the faithful gathered together, and the acclamations are of great significance;[46] in fact, they are not simply outward signs of communal celebration but foster and bring about communion between priest and people. 210-251). These adaptations include. [59] Cf. 284-287 is followed. 193. [24] Cf. Singing is the sign of the hearts joy (cf. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. The practice of placing relics of Saints, even those not Martyrs, under the altar to be dedicated is fittingly retained. no. In addition, the nature of the ministerial priesthood also puts into its proper light another reality, which must indeed be highly regarded, namely, the royal priesthood of the faithful, whose spiritual sacrifice is brought to completeness through the ministry of the Bishop and the priests in union with the sacrifice of Christ, the one and only Mediator. [49], 41. 226. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, nos. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. III. [107] Cf. A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. The concelebrants do likewise, communicating themselves. When the distribution of Communion is completed, the deacon returns to the altar with the priest and collects the fragments, if any remain, and then carries the chalice and other sacred vessels to the credence table, where he purifies them and arranges them in the usual way while the priest returns to the chair. The priest, standing at the chair or at the ambo itself or, when appropriate, in another suitable place, gives the homily. The diocesan Bishop is also given the faculty to permit Communion under both kinds whenever it may seem appropriate to the priest to whom, as its own shepherd, a community has been entrusted, provided that the faithful have been well instructed and there is no danger of profanation of the Sacrament or of the rites becoming difficult because of the large number of participants or some other reason. 55. Moderation should be observed in the decoration of the altar. 37b), which continues at least until the gifts have been placed on the altar. 251. Out of reverence for the celebration of the memorial of the Lord and for the banquet in which the Body and Blood of the Lord are offered on an altar where this memorial is celebrated, there should be at least one white cloth, its shape, size, and decoration in keeping with the altars design. Council of Trent, session 21, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, 16 July 1562, chapters 1-3: Denz-Schn, 1725-1729. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 363. then he closed in solemn order As a rule, the series of intentions is to be. In the earthly Liturgy, the Church participates, by a foretaste, in that heavenly Liturgy which is celebrated in the holy city of Jerusalem toward which she journeys as a pilgrim, and where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God; and by venerating the memory of the Saints, she hopes one day to have some part and fellowship with them.[132]. 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.
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