353. 225. 0000001016 00000 n [30] Cf. 140. 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. Singing may always accompany the rite at the offertory, even when there is no procession with the gifts. After the prayer over the offerings has been said by the principal celebrant, the concelebrants approach the altar and stand around it, but in such a way that they do not obstruct the execution of the rites and that the sacred action may be seen clearly by the faithful. 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. 299. Then the priest bows profoundly and says the Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and, afterwards, reads the Gospel. [138], 343. It is fitting that the beauty and nobility of each vestment derive not from abundance of overly lavish ornamentation, but rather from the material that is used and from the design. no. 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. The Per quem haec omnia (Through him you give us all these gifts) is said by the principal celebrant alone. Thurification or incensation is an expression of reverence and of prayer, as is signified in Sacred Scripture (cf. [57] Cf. Seats for concelebrants should also be prepared there. 900-918. endobj 106. 160-162). startxref 58. The cross adorned with a figure of Christ crucified and perhaps carried in procession may be placed next to the altar to serve as the altar cross, in which case it ought to be the only cross used; otherwise it is put away in a dignified place. 126; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. and became man) all make a profound bow; but on the solemnities of the Annunciation and of the Nativity of the Lord, all genuflect. [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. Then the principal celebrant takes a host consecrated in the same Mass, holds it slightly raised above the paten or the chalice, and, facing the people, says the Ecce Agnus Dei (This is the Lamb of God). 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. THE ORDER OF MASS 7. you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. Ks7:Kw7TK_de}7+=,\,1wS\\ gg5M:iA!2s:gmN. He may entrust it to a concelebrating priest or occasionally, according to circumstances, to the deacon, but never to a lay person. Next, the priest, with hands extended, continues the Preface. 351. [41] There are also certain rites that open and conclude the celebration. After each reading, whoever reads gives the acclamation, to which the gathered people reply, honoring the word of God that they have received in faith and with grateful hearts. In all the Masses for various circumstances, unless otherwise expressly indicated, it is permissible to use the weekday readings and also the chants between them, if they are suited to the celebration. 24: AAS 60 (1968), p. 442. 2, 5, 6; Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops, Christus Dominus, 28 October 1965, no. 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. nos. 3. These, however, are so closely interconnected that they form but one single act of worship. It is not, however, allowed to celebrate as Votive Masses, those that refer to mysteries related to events in the life of the Lord or of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the exception of the Mass of the Immaculate Conception, since their celebration is an integral part of the unfolding of the liturgical year. 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]. For a particular reason, having to do either with the significance of the rite or of the festivity, the faculty is given to celebrate or concelebrate more than once on the same day in the following cases: A priest who has celebrated or concelebrated the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday may also celebrate or concelebrate the Evening Mass of the Lords Supper; A priest who has celebrated or concelebrated the Mass of the Easter Vigil may celebrate or concelebrate Mass during the day on Easter Sunday; On the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day), all priests may celebrate or concelebrate three Masses, provided the Masses are celebrated at their proper times of day; On the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), all priests may celebrate or concelebrate three Masses, provided that the celebrations take place at different times, and that the norms established regarding the application of second and third Masses are observed;[104]. 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 . 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. . The directions for what the priest should do once he reaches the place of reposition have been supplemented. 308-309. 214. The concelebrants approach the altar one after another, genuflect, and take a particle, dip it partly into the chalice, and, holding a purificator under their chin, consume the intincted particle. However, insofar as possible, he stands back slightly, behind the concelebrating priests standing around the principal celebrant. If the concelebrants Communion is by intinction, the principal celebrant receives the Body and Blood of the Lord in the usual way, but making sure that enough of the precious Blood remains in the chalice for the Communion of the concelebrants. According to local custom, the server also rings the bell as the priest shows the host and then the chalice. 322. THE DISTRIBUTION OF DUTIES AND THE PREPARATION OF THE CELEBRATION. 35). 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. Rather, such instances should be addressed pastorally, by providing the faithful with proper catechesis on the reasons for this norm. Holy Week (Holy Thursday) Notes The following ritual for the Procession of Holy Oils into the Parish Church after the Chrism Mass is offered as a sample to assist parishes. 0000003331 00000 n The priest then takes the paten or ciborium and goes to the communicants, who, as a rule, approach in a procession. Even though the faithful no longer bring from their own possessions the bread and wine intended for the liturgy as in the past, nevertheless the rite of carrying up the offerings still retains its force and its spiritual significance. In Eucharistic Prayer II the Vere Sanctus (Lord, you are holy indeed) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 0000003290 00000 n He proceeds to the ambo, carrying the book slightly elevated. 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. Where, however, the optional memorials of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Saints are dear to the faithful, the priest should satisfy their legitimate devotion. After the commingling, the principal celebrant alone, with hands joined, privately says the prayer 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). 302. 0000006911 00000 n 156. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The deacon reverently drinks at the altar all of the Blood of Christ that remains, assisted, if necessary, by some of the concelebrants. 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. 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. 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. 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 565. 0000025151 00000 n 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. The deacon or another suitable minister goes to the sacristy and obtains the veiled cross. 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). In fact, many were pressing for permission to use the vernacular in celebrating the Eucharistic Sacrifice; but the Council, weighing the conditions of that age, considered it a duty to answer this request with a reaffirmation of the Churchs traditional teaching, according to which the Eucharistic Sacrifice is, first and foremost, the action of Christ himself, and therefore its proper efficacy is unaffected by the manner in which the faithful take part in it. Next the priest invites the people to pray. In each of the Eucharistic Prayers, these formulas are to be modified according to the requirements of grammar. 172. The people rise and make their response: Suscipiat Dominus (May the Lord accept). 33. 297. After the people have gathered, the Entrance chant begins as the priest enters with the deacon and ministers. As regards chalices and other vessels that are intended to serve as receptacles for the Blood of the Lord, they are to have bowls of nonabsorbent material. 54; Paul VI, Apostolic Exhortation Marialis cultus, 2 February 1974, no. 340. 6 0 obj Nevertheless, it must be held at different times or in distinct sacred places.[102]. 321. Sacred silence also, as part of the celebration, is to be observed at the designated times. 401-404. He carries the chalice to the credence table and there he or a duly instituted acolyte purifies, wipes and arranges it in the usual way. 367. In accord with the norms established by decree of the Sacred Congregation of Rites in Cum, nostra tate (January 27, 1966), this edition of the General Instruction of The Roman Missal is declared to be the vernacular typical edition of the Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, editio typica tertia in the dioceses of the United States of America, and is published by authority of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 373. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. The same then purifies, wipes, and arranges the sacred vessels in the usual way. 231. 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. Then the priest, extending his hands, greets the people, saying, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). %%EOF [76] All, therefore, whether they are ordained ministers or lay Christian faithful, in fulfilling their office or their duty, should carry out solely but completely that which pertains to them. If, however, their number is great, seats should be arranged in another part of the church, but near the altar. In addition to those cases given in the ritual books, Communion under both kinds is permitted for. xb```b``c`220 + 4# Pr2 w"sC;*\'G3fZMJM;Za2g9OVocP[;mKb)(OU}Fpk+ >Y>. [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. Moreover, the wondrous mystery of the Lords real presence under the Eucharistic species, reaffirmed by the Second Vatican Council[6] and other documents of the Churchs Magisterium[7] in the same sense and with the same words that the Council of Trent had proposed as a matter of faith,[8] is proclaimed in the celebration of Mass not only by means of the very words of consecration, by which Christ becomes present through transubstantiation, but also by that interior disposition and outward expression of supreme reverence and adoration in which the Eucharistic Liturgy is carried out. [85] Cf. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. 263. The homily should ordinarily be given by the priest celebrant himself. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, part III. 52: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. It is appropriate that in publishing the Missal, celebrations proper to an entire nation or territory be inserted at the correct place among the celebrations of the General Calendar, while those proper to a region or diocese be placed in a special appendix. [42] Cf. In the procession to the altar, the acolyte may carry the cross, walking between two ministers with lighted candles. Then, facing the people and extending his hands, the priest greets the people, using one of the formulas indicated. 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. Then the acolyte incenses the priest and the people. In cases of serious need or pastoral advantage, at the direction of the diocesan Bishop or with his permission, an appropriate Mass may be celebrated on any day except solemnities, the Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, days within the Octave of Easter, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week. 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. 919-929. At the end the people make the acclamation, Amen. The readings should whenever possible be proclaimed from the ambo or a lectern. Furthermore, if the inner elements of this tradition are reflected upon, it also becomes clear how outstandingly and felicitously the older Roman Missal is brought to fulfillment in the new. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, nos. Do this in memory of me. Accordingly, the Church has arranged the entire celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist in parts corresponding to precisely these words and actions of Christ: At the Preparation of the Gifts, the bread and the wine with water are brought to the altar, the same elements that Christ took into his hands. 135. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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 same kind of bow is made by the deacon when he asks for a blessing before the proclamation of the Gospel. 123, 129; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. What is the Mass? At the same time, however, the sacred vestments should also contribute to the beauty of the sacred action itself. The singing is continued for as long as the Sacrament is being administered to the faithful. nos. 309. 389. After the reading that immediately precedes the Gospel, the Alleluia or another chant indicated by the rubrics is sung, as required by the liturgical season. no. John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Vicesimus quintus annus, 4 December 1988, no. no. The communicant responds, Amen, receives the Sacrament in the mouth from the priest, and then withdraws. 29. Rp!HH*^S;bZUIeg5fUs]HXl9+R?ti|p[MLPRhi 83e85l /c0^7YjS Z,y,fhqHfzC.)*! From the epiclesis until the priest shows the chalice, the deacon normally remains kneeling. It also affects the individual members of the Church in different ways, according to their different orders, offices, and actual participation. According to traditional practice, the altar and the Book of the Gospels are venerated by means of a kiss. [154] Care should likewise be taken that the liturgical year as revised by decree of the Second Vatican Council not be obscured by secondary elements. 442-443; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, nos. The main part of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of the readings from Sacred Scripture together with the chants occurring between them. If, however, another liturgical action follows the Mass, the concluding rites, that is, the greeting, the blessing, and the dismissal, are omitted. 149. 48, 74, 87); The readings from Sacred Scripture to be used in special circumstances (cf. Any appearance of a throne, however, is to be avoided. After the incensation of the altar, he goes to the chair together with the priest, takes his place there at the side of the priest and assists him as necessary. MASS AT WHICH ONLY ONE MINISTER PARTICIPATES. 3, 28; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. 174. % In the readings, the table of Gods word is prepared for the faithful, and the riches of the Bible are opened to them. 191. When he reaches the altar, if he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, he omits the sign of reverence and goes up to the altar. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 17: AAS 59 (1967), p. 305. 7, 16: AAS 59 (1967), pp. All listen and at the end respond to the acclamation, as noted above (no. 0000003488 00000 n Then he places the paten with the bread on the corporal. The Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), practiced in one form or another for over 1500 years by an ever-increasing number of peoples and nations and in possession of a . Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 34. [3] Evening Mass of the Lords Supper, prayer over the offerings. 208. 302, 305. They should not be in the deacons way whenever he needs to go to the altar to perform his ministry. It is the competence of the Conferences of Bishops in the first place to prepare and approve an edition of this Roman Missal in the authorized vernacular languages, for use in the regions under their care, once their decisions have been accorded the recognitio of the Apostolic See.[149]. 0000011935 00000 n Next, he hands the priest the paten with the bread to be consecrated, pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly, Per huius aquae (By the mystery of this water), and after this presents the chalice to the priest. 298-299. [23] In it, moreover, during the course of the year, the mysteries of redemption are recalled so as in some way to be made present. Then the principal celebrant, facing the altar, says quietly, Corpus Christi custodiat me ad vitam aeternam (May the body of Christ bring me to everlasting life), and reverently receives the Body of Christ. 0000002152 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. Tertullian, Adversus Marcionem, IV, 9: Corpus Christianorum, Series latina, Turnhout, Belgium, 1953- (hereafter, CCSL), 1, p. 560. [69] Cf. 5 0 obj 2 0 obj 194. Adaptations Within the Competence of Bishops and Bishops Conferences, 386. Then he proclaims the Gospel and at the end says the acclamation, Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), to which all respond, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The duties that the acolyte may carry out are of various kinds and several may coincide. 243. The celebration of Mass, as the action of Christ and the People of God arrayed hierarchically, is the center of the whole Christian life for the Church both universal and local, as well as for each of the faithful individually. 199. [20] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 265-266; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. In this way the words can be better understood by the people. In already existing churches, however, when the old altar is positioned so that it makes the peoples participation difficult but cannot be moved without damage to its artistic value, another fixed altar, of artistic merit and duly dedicated, should be erected and sacred rites celebrated on it alone. 0000009036 00000 n 2. Then he makes a profound bow before the priest and asks for the blessing, saying in a low voice, Iube, domine, benedicere (Father, give me your blessing). 100-106 may also be entrusted by a liturgical blessing or a temporary deputation to suitable lay persons chosen by the pastor or rector of the church. 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]. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. Its purpose is to express the communicants union in spirit by means of the unity of their voices, to show joy of heart, and to highlight more clearly the communitarian nature of the procession to receive Communion. 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. 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]. 48). Eucharistic Prayer II, on account of its particular features, is more appropriately used on weekdays or in special circumstances. It also commemorates His institution of the priesthood. In accomplishing this task, it is expedient to take account of the different literary genres used at Mass, such as the presidential prayers, the antiphons, the acclamations, the responses, the litanies of supplication, and so on. [23] Cf. 3 0 obj The faithful are not permitted to take the consecrated bread or the sacred chalice by themselves and, still less, to hand them from one to another. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 0000013227 00000 n 73). After the deacon or, when no deacon is present, one of the concelebrants has said the invitation Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace), all exchange the sign of peace with one another. After the intentions, the priest, with hands extended, concludes the petitions with a prayer. 0000005734 00000 n 311. [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. 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. Likewise, he should also gather any fragments that may have fallen outside the paten. 266. 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. 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. The priest himself or some other minister may also very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. The meaning of the sign demands that the material for the Eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. As to the color of sacred vestments, the traditional usage is to be retained: namely. 0000003750 00000 n 92). <> 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. A duly instituted acolyte, as an extraordinary minister, may, if necessary, assist the priest in giving Communion to the people. 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. The option chosen may change from year to . 81. If there are several persons present who are able to exercise the same ministry, nothing forbids their distributing among themselves and performing different parts of the same ministry or duty. Churches, therefore, and other places should be suitable for carrying out the sacred action and for ensuring the active participation of the faithful.
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