Ministers carrying the processional cross or candles bow their heads instead of genuflecting. 339. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Everything else is done by the principal celebrant in the usual way until the end of Mass (cf. 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. When the Kyrie is sung as a part of the Act of Penitence, a trope may precede each acclamation. In Eucharistic Prayer I, or the Roman Canon, the prayer Te igitur (We come to you, Father) is said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. A movable altar may be constructed of any noble and solid materials suited to liturgical use, according to the traditions and usages of the different regions. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Diligent care should be taken to ensure that the bread and wine intended for the Eucharist are kept in a perfect state of conservation: that is, that the wine does not turn to vinegar nor the bread spoil or become too hard to be broken easily. 30; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. If not sung, it is to be recited by all together or by two parts of the assembly responding one to the other. 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. endobj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 17 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> no. On weekdays of the Easter Season, memorials of Saints may rightly be celebrated fully. [77] Cf. 5. It is a people called to bring to God the prayers of the entire human family, a people giving thanks in Christ for the mystery of salvation by offering his Sacrifice. For the blessing of sacred vessels, the rites prescribed in the liturgical books are to be followed.[136]. 39. When the prayer is concluded, the priest genuflects, takes the host consecrated in the same Mass, and, holding it slightly raised above the paten or above the chalice, while facing the people, says, Ecce Agnus Dei (This is the Lamb of God). [80] Cf. The responsorial Psalm should correspond to each reading and should, as a rule, be taken from the Lectionary. Eucharistia, 11 October 1551: Denz-Schn, 1635-1661. In order, however, to enable such a celebration to correspond all the more fully to the norms and the spirit of the sacred Liturgy, certain further adaptations are set forth in this Instruction and in the Order of Mass and entrusted to the judgment either of the diocesan Bishop or of the Bishops Conferences. 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. For exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with the ciborium the following are to be prepared: A. an altar cloth B. at least two candles C. censer and incense boat, if incense will be used D. humeral veil E. chair and kneeler F. vesture for a presbyter or deacon: alb and stole (cope . <>/Metadata 3630 0 R/ViewerPreferences 3631 0 R>> At such times, attention should be paid to the capacity of the faithful to listen with understanding to a reading of greater or lesser length, and to their capacity to hear a more complete text, which is then explained in the homily.[142]. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 6: Denz-Schn, 1747. Precious in the eyes of the LORD. 39). [1] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 2616 13 . 5; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. First, the altar, the Lords table, which is the center of the whole Liturgy of the Eucharist,[70] is prepared by placing on it the corporal, purificator, Missal, and chalice (unless the chalice is prepared at the credence table). A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated. If he celebrates with a congregation, the priest will take care not to omit the readings assigned for each day in the Lectionary for weekdays too frequently and without sufficient reason, since the Church desires that a richer portion at the table of Gods word be provided for the faithful.[141]. 548-549. After communicating, each returns to his seat. In order, however, that the people may be able to sing the Psalm response more readily, texts of some responses and Psalms have been chosen for the various seasons of the year or for the various categories of Saints. The priest then venerates the book with a kiss, saying quietly the Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). It is explicitly stated that the Prayer after Communion is said by the priest "standing at the chair" (EM, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. [48] St. Augustine of Hippo, Sermo 336, 1: Patrologiae cursus completus: Series latina, J. P. Migne, editor, Paris, 1844-1855 (hereafter, PL), 38, 1472. 92: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, with hands joined, says: Let us pray. 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555. 210. The priest then takes the paten or ciborium and goes to the communicants, who, as a rule, approach in a procession. 9; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 74). The same applies for the other ministries. 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. 87. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. must procure for itself a lamb, one apiece for each household. Christs gesture of breaking bread at the Last Supper, which gave the entire Eucharistic Action its name in apostolic times, signifies that the many faithful are made one body (1 Cor 10:17) by receiving Communion from the one Bread of Life which is Christ, who died and rose for the salvation of the world. The base, on the other hand, may be made of other solid and worthy materials. [130] Cf. endobj Before and after an incensation, a profound bow is made to the person or object that is incensed, except for the incensation of the altar and the offerings for the Sacrifice of the Mass. Floral decorations should always be done with moderation and placed around the altar rather than on its mensa. [161] Cf. 0000003750 00000 n In choosing between these two forms, a pastoral criterion must be kept in mind. 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. The People of God, gathered for Mass, has a coherent and hierarchical structure, which finds its expression in the variety of ministries and the variety of actions according to the different parts of the celebration. The people, uniting themselves to this entreaty, make the prayer their own with the acclamation, Amen. [40] Cf. Accordingly, a part of the new Missal directs the prayers of the Church in a more open way to the needs of our times, which is above all true of the Ritual Masses and the Masses for Various Needs, in which tradition and new elements are appropriately harmonized. 3 0 obj endobj It is for the Bishop, in accordance with the norm of law, to regulate the discipline for concelebration in all churches and oratories of his diocese. 28. 157. If Communion of the Blood of Christ is carried out by communicants drinking from the chalice, each communicant, after receiving the Body of Christ, moves and stands facing the minister of the chalice. 570-571; Paul VI, Encyclical Letter Mysterium fidei, On the doctrine and worship of the Eucharist, 3 September 1965: AAS 57(1965), pp. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Then the priest invites those present to take part in the Act of Penitence, which, after a brief pause for silence, the entire community carries out through a formula of general confession. If there is no psalmist, the lector may also proclaim the responsorial Psalm after the first reading. What is the Mass? [162] Cf. For the diocesan Bishop, the chief steward of the mysteries of God in the particular Church entrusted to his care, is the moderator, promoter, and guardian of the whole of its liturgical life. 168. In Advent the organ and other musical instruments should be used with a moderation that is consistent with the seasons character and does not anticipate the full joy of the Nativity of the Lord. 0000025151 00000 n 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 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). no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. In this way the words can be better understood by the people. The altar on which the Sacrifice of the Cross is made present under sacramental signs is also the table of the Lord to which the People of God is called together to participate in the Mass, as well as the center of the thanksgiving that is accomplished through the Eucharist. 144. 298-299. 223. During Lent it is forbidden for the altar to be decorated with flowers. 0000004378 00000 n 167. 383. The priest purifies the chalice at the credence table or at the altar. The priest then invites the people to pray, saying, with hands joined, Oremus (Let us pray). 78. no. 180. Likewise, seats should be arranged in the sanctuary for concelebrating priests as well as for priests who are present for the celebration in choir dress but who are not concelebrating. 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. After this, as the minister presents the cruets, the priest stands at the side of the altar and pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly, Per huius aquae (By the mystery of this water). Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. Then the priest bows profoundly and says the Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and, afterwards, reads the Gospel. 285. Heaven and earth are full of your . Pontifical Commission for interpreting legal texts, response to dubium regarding can. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. [119] 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. 103. It is worn by the deacon over his left shoulder and drawn diagonally across the chest to the right side, where it is fastened. With the people he adds, Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). [37] For this reason Christs promise applies in an outstanding way to such a local gathering of the holy Church: Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst (Mt 18:20). Indeed, when the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council reaffirmed the dogmatic pronouncements of the Council of Trent, they spoke at a far different time in world history, so that they were able to bring forward proposals and measures of a pastoral nature that could not have even been foreseen four centuries earlier. He returns to the middle of the altar, takes the chalice with both hands, raises it a little, and says quietly, Benedictus es, Domine (Blessed are you, Lord). 120-169) the minister saying the peoples parts as appropriate. 119-186. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 198. Throughout the ages, the Roman Rite has not only preserved the liturgical usages that arose in the city of Rome, but has also in a deep, organic, and harmonious way incorporated into itself certain other usages derived from the customs and culture of different peoples and of various particular Churches of both West and East, so that in this way, the Roman Rite has acquired a certain supraregional character. 938 2; John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Dominicae Cenae, 24 February 1980, no. A minister, while standing at the side of the altar, incenses the priest and then the people. The verses are taken from the Lectionary or the Gradual. In the Mass only one prayer after Communion is said, which ends with a shorter conclusion; that is. 152. After the commingling, the priest quietly says the prayer Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God) or Perceptio (Lord Jesus Christ, with faith in your love and mercy). 116; cf. Moreover, on account of the same attitude toward the new state of the present world, it seemed that in the use of texts from the most ancient tradition, so revered a treasure would in no way be harmed if some phrases were changed so that the style of language would be more in accord with the language of modern theology and would truly reflect the current discipline of the Church. When, in the dioceses of the United States of America, other cloths are used in addition to the altar cloth, then those cloths may be of other colors possessing Christian honorific or festive significance according to longstanding local usage, provided that the uppermost cloth covering the mensa (i.e., the altar cloth itself) is always white in color. The directions for what the priest should do once he reaches the place of reposition have been supplemented. 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. 376. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. Sacred Congregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Immensae caritatis, 29 January 1973, no. 15; cf. endobj It may be used when a Mass has no Preface of its own and on Sundays in Ordinary Time. The celebration of the Eucharist in a particular Church is of utmost importance. 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. Those who, in some places, meet the faithful at the church entrance, lead them to appropriate places, and direct processions. 0000013227 00000 n Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 838 3. 294. Penitential Act The Priest invites the faithful to the Penitential Act. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 41. 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. At the Last Supper, Jesus took a basin . It may be appropriate to observe such periods of silence, for example, before the Liturgy of the Word itself begins, after the first and second reading, and lastly at the conclusion of the homily. Then the lector goes to the ambo and, from the Lectionary already placed there before Mass, proclaims the first reading, to which all listen. Then, while he says the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) with the minister, the priest breaks the host over the paten. On the weekdays of Advent from December 17 to December 24, on days within the Octave of Christmas, and on the weekdays of Lent, except Ash Wednesday and during Holy Week, the Mass for the current liturgical day is to be used; but the collect may be taken from a memorial which happens to be listed in the General Calendar for that day, except on Ash Wednesday and during Holy Week. 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). The priest who presides at the celebration, however, always retains the right of arranging those things that are his own responsibility.[90]. 3 0 obj xb```b`` f`e`x @16G101oy?wp(TY%!WIR!m2MT-+~TY1A Dfei+; h``acR For this same reason, concelebration is recommended whenever priests gather together with their own Bishop either on the occasion of a retreat or at any other meeting. From the ambo only the readings, the responsorial Psalm, and the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) are to be proclaimed; it may be used also for giving the homily and for announcing the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful. 275. It is not permitted to substitute other chants for those found in the Order of Mass, such as at the Agnus Dei. 48). Then the psalmist or even a lector proclaims the verses of the Psalm and the people sing or say the response as usual. 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. 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. [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. If incense is used, a server incenses the host and the chalice when each is shown to the people after the consecration. . %PDF-1.4 % Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. nos. At the super on the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of bread and wine, gave them to the apostles to eat and drink, then enjoined the apostles and their successors in the priesthood to offer them in turn.This Mass is, first of all, the memorial of the institution of the eucharist, that is, of the Memorial of the Lord's Passover, by which under sacramental signs he perpetuated among us the sacrifice of the New Law. 31). 0000012141 00000 n 328. 36: AAS 87 (1995), pp. [62] Cf. Seats and texts for the concelebrating priests; On the credence table: a chalice of sufficient size or else several chalices. In the sacristy, the sacred vestments (cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), solemnities, and feasts are exceptions. 13). [57] Cf. 30. For the same reason the Christian people is drawn on Holy Thursday of the Lords Supper, and on the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, to venerate this wonderful Sacrament by a special form of adoration. [143] The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. In the dioceses of the United States of America, however, wood which is worthy, solid, and well-crafted may be used, provided that the altar is structurally immobile. 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. [120] Cf. 8. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. <> After the Agnus Dei, he performs the commingling, saying quietly the Haec commixtio (May this mingling). 60. 17: AAS 72 (1980), p. 338. 353. 398. nos. [102] Cf. If no lector is present, the priest himself proclaims all the readings and the Psalm, standing at the ambo. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 166-168), while the other concelebrants remain at their seats. 332. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. The deacon exercises his ministry at the altar whenever he needs to assist with the chalice and the Missal. PDF THE ORDER OF MASS - Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference The people rise and make their response: Suscipiat Dominus (May the Lord accept). [97] In case of necessity, the priest may depute suitable faithful for this single occasion.[98]. The principal celebrant normally consumes the Blood of the Lord standing at the middle of the altar. 184. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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. 357. 24-26: AAS 60 (1968), pp. 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]. 4: AAS 30 (1938), pp. Consequently, the Church constantly seeks the noble assistance of the arts and admits the artistic expressions of all peoples and regions. Holy Thursday / The Last Supper April 2nd - 8th, 2023 Holy Week is the week before Easter Sunday, beginning seven days before with Palm Sunday. 254. They genuflect, partake of the Blood of Christ, wipe the rim of the chalice, and return to their seats. 6. [95] It may, however, also be celebrated without singing and with only one minister. 55. no. The Church has always regarded this command as applying also to herself when she gives directions about the preparation of peoples hearts and minds and of the places, rites, and texts for the celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist. 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. [ 11 0 R] 28; Order of Crowning an Image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, editio typica, 1981, nos. 392. There the deacon, with hands joined, greets the people, saying, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). 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. 41. If, however, Communion is given under both kinds, the rite prescribed in nos. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos.
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