Although in the readings from Sacred Scripture Gods word is addressed to all people of every era and is understandable to them, nevertheless, a fuller understanding and a greater effectiveness of the word is fostered by a living commentary on the word, that is, the homily, as part of the liturgical action. 117), are to be appropriately placed either on or around the altar in a way suited to the design of the altar and the sanctuary so that the whole may be well balanced and not interfere with the faithfuls clear view of what takes place at the altar or what is placed on it. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. In the celebration of Mass the faithful form a holy people, a people whom God has made his own, a royal priesthood, so that they may give thanks to God and offer the spotless Victim not only through the hands of the priest but also together with him, and so that they may learn to offer themselves. 285. [1] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. The most likely time this would occur is at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. 15; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, nos. [142] The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. 93. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. 44). Precious in the eyes of the LORD. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 7, 47; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. 220. The Communion of the deacon and the purification of the chalice take place as already described. For the proper construction, restoration, and remodeling of sacred buildings, all who are involved in the work are to consult the diocesan commission on the sacred Liturgy and sacred Art. 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. [60] Cf. During Mass, three genuflections are made by the priest celebrant: namely, after the showing of the host, after the showing of the chalice, and before Communion. 152. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, nos. At the end of the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest takes the paten with the host and the chalice and elevates them both while alone singing or saying the doxology, Per ipsum (Through him). 0000001733 00000 n If no deacon is present, after the Prayer of the Faithful is concluded and while the priest remains at the chair, the acolyte places the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall, and the Missal on the altar. 0000007934 00000 n A duly instituted acolyte, as an extraordinary minister, may, if necessary, assist the priest in giving Communion to the people. In the drawing up of the calendar of a nation, the Rogation and Ember Days should be indicated (cf. 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. Next, the priest, because of his sacred ministry, and the people, by reason of their baptismal dignity, may be incensed by the deacon or another minister. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 380. endobj Grant us, O Lord, we pray, that we may participate worthily in these mysteries, for whenever the memorial of this sacrifice is celebrated the work of our redemption is accomplished. [18] Cf. [123] Cf. 40. In the dioceses of the United States of America, for a good reason, on special occasions (for example, in the case of a funeral, a wedding, or when civic leaders are present) the priest may offer the sign of peace to a few of the faithful near the sanctuary. When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, with hands joined, says: Let us pray. 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. [149] Cf. [98] Cf. 352. The candles and the cross adorned with a figure of Christ crucified may also be carried in the Entrance Procession. In addition, this Mass is the memorial of that love by which the Lord loved us even to death. 0000025151 00000 n 129. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 172. Likewise, he should also gather any fragments that may have fallen outside the paten. If there is no singing at the entrance, the antiphon in the Missal is recited either by the faithful, or by some of them, or by a lector; otherwise, it is recited by the priest himself, who may even adapt it as an introductory explanation (cf. 24. no. 242. Council of Trent, session 21, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, 16 July 1562, chapters 1-3: Denz-Schn, 1725-1729. 9. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 1: AAS 65 (1973), pp. Holy Week - Easter / Lent - Catholic Online 54: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; cf. The supplication Agnus Dei, is, as a rule, sung by the choir or cantor with the congregation responding; or it is, at least, recited aloud. 61. Where it is indicated in the rubrics, the celebrant is permitted to adapt them somewhat in order that they respond to the understanding of those participating. The concelebrants approach the middle of the altar one after another, genuflect, and receive the Body of the Lord; then they go to the side of the altar and consume the Blood of the Lord, following the rite chosen for Communion from the chalice, as has just been said. 4. It remembers the Jewish Passover and Jesus insitituion of the Eucharist, and sets the scene for Jesus death and resurrection. 0000021011 00000 n Communicants should not be denied Holy Communion because they kneel. 37b), which continues at least until the gifts have been placed on the altar. After the priests Communion, the deacon receives Communion under both kinds from the priest himself and then assists the priest in distributing Communion to the people. 37. 201. [52] Cf. 341. 4 0 obj 392. The norms on the manner of singing are the same as for the Entrance chant (cf. At the ambo, the priest opens the book and, with hands joined, says, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you), and the people respond, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). The UNESCO convention definition of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) covers religious practices and rites, as can be seen from normative descriptions and dozens of actual examples, many of which are Catholic religious traditions. PDF Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - Mary, Mother of God Church [93] Cf. In addition, microphones that may be needed to amplify the priests voice should be arranged discreetly. [140] For blessing objects that are designed for liturgical use in churches, cf. The consecrated host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand, at the discretion of each communicant. This applies to all vessels which hold the hosts, such as the paten, the ciborium, the pyx, the monstrance, and other things of this kind. A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. Directories or pastoral instructions that the Conferences of Bishops judge useful may, with the prior recognitio of the Apostolic See, be included in The Roman Missal at an appropriate place. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. [127], 315. [107] Cf. A bow signifies reverence and honor shown to the persons themselves or to the signs that represent them. 365), he selects a Eucharistic Prayer from those found in The Roman Missal or approved by the Apostolic See. The purpose of a variety in the color of the sacred vestments is to give effective expression even outwardly to the specific character of the mysteries of faith being celebrated and to a sense of Christian lifes passage through the course of the liturgical year. In the Lords Prayer a petition is made for daily food, which for Christians means preeminently the Eucharistic bread, and also for purification from sin, so that what is holy may, in fact, be given to those who are holy. PDF THE ORDER OF MASS - Catholic Faith no. 9: AAS 59 (1967), p. 547. The principal celebrant, if appropriate, also incenses the cross and the altar and then goes to the chair. 51. The Eucharistic Prayer demands, by its very nature, that only the priest say it in virtue of his ordination. 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 565. 59: AAS 56 (1964), p. 891; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. When Mass is celebrated for a particular dead person, the special formula may be inserted in the place indicated, namely, before the Memento etiam (Remember our brothers and sisters). He then distributes Communion to the faithful (cf. When the distribution of Communion is finished, the priest himself immediately and completely consumes at the altar any consecrated wine that happens to remain; as for any consecrated hosts that are left, he either consumes them at the altar or carries them to the place designated for the reservation of the Eucharist. If, however, the minister does not receive Communion, the priest, after genuflecting, takes the host and, facing the altar, says quietly the Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy) and the Corpus Christi custodiat (May the Body of Christ bring) and then receives the Body of Christ. The cross, if situated on or near the altar, is incensed by the priest before he incenses the altar; otherwise, he incenses it when he passes in front of it. 264. The invitation, the Prayer itself, the embolism, and the doxology by which the people conclude these things are sung or said aloud. 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]. If, however, a deacon or another priest is not present, the priest celebrant himself should read the Gospel. If he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, he approaches the altar and places the Book of the Gospels upon it. Including Adaptations for the Dioceses of the United States of America, Adaptations for the Dioceses of the United States of America, Decree of ConfirmationDecree of Publication, A Witness to Unchanged Faith (2 - 5) A Witness to Unbroken Tradition (6 - 9) Accommodation to New Conditions (10 - 15), Chapter I - THE IMPORTANCE AND DIGNITY OF THE EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION (16 - 26), Chapter II - THE STRUCTURE OF THE MASS, ITS ELEMENTS AND ITS PARTS, I - The General Structure of the Mass (27 - 28) II - The Different Elements of the Mass (29 - 45), - Reading and Explaining the Word of God - The Prayers and Other Parts Pertaining to the Priest - The Other Formulas in the Celebration - The Vocal Expression of the Different Texts - The importance of Singing - Movements and Posture - Silence, III - The Individual Parts of the Mass (46 - 90), - The Entrance - Greeting of the Altar and of the People Gathered Together - Act of Penitence - The Kyrie eleison - The Gloria - The Collect, - Silence - The Biblical Readings - The Responsorial Psalm - The Acclamation Before the Gospel - The Homily - The Profession of Faith - The Prayer of Faithful, C) The Liturgy of the Eucharist (72 - 89), - The Preparation of the Gifts - The Prayer Over the Offerings - The Eucharistic Prayer - The Communion Rite - The Lord's Prayer - The Rite of Peace - The Fraction - Communion, Chapter III - THE DUTIES AND MINISTRIES IN THE MASS, I - The Duties of Those in Holy Orders (92 - 94), II - The Duties of the People of God (95 - 97), - The Ministry of the Instituted Acolyte and Lector - Other Ministries, IV The Distribution of Duties and the Preparation of the Celebration (108-111), Chapter IV - THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF CELEBRATING MASS, - The Introductory Rites - The Liturgy of the Word - The Liturgy of the Eucharist - The Concluding Rites, - The Introductory Rites - The Liturgy of the Eucharist, - The Introductory Rites - The Liturgy of the Word, - The Introductory Rites - The Liturgy of the Word - The Liturgy of the Eucharist - The Manner of Speaking the Eucharistic prayer, Eucharistic Prayer I or Roman Canon Eucharistic Prayer II Eucharistic Prayer III Eucharistic Prayer IV, - The Communion Rite - The Concluding Rites, III - Mass at Which Only One Minister Participates (252 - 272), IV - Some General Norms for All Forms of Mass (273 - 287), - Veneration of the Altar and the Book of the Gospels - Genuflections and Bows - Incensation - The Purification - Communion under Both Kinds, Chapter V- THE ARRANGEMENT AND FURNISHING OF CHURCHES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST, II Arrangement of the Sanctuary for the Sacred Synaxis (Eucharistic Assembly) (295 310), - The Altar and Its Appointments - The Ambo - The Chair for the Priest Celebrant and Other Seats, III The Arrangement of the Church (311 318), -The Places of Faithful - The Place for the Choir and the Musical Instruments - The Place for the Reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist - Sacred Images, Chapter VI -THE REQUISITES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE MASS, I - The Bread and Wine for Celebrating the Eucharist (319 - 324), II - Sacred Furnishings in General (325 - 326) III - Sacred Vessels (327 - 334), V - Other Things Intended for Church Use (348 - 351), Chapter VII - The Choice of the Mass and Its Parts, - The Readings - The Orations - The Eucharistic prayer - The Chants, Chapter VIII- MASSES FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES AND MASSES FOR THE DEAD, I - Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances (368 - 378) II - Masses for the Dead (379-385), Chapter IX- ADAPTATIONS WITHIN THE COMPETENCE OF BISHOPS AND BISHOPS CONFERENCES (386-399), Msgr. At Massthat is, the Lords Supperthe People of God is called together, with a priest presiding and acting in the person of Christ, to celebrate the memorial of the Lord, the Eucharistic Sacrifice. Consequently, the Church constantly seeks the noble assistance of the arts and admits the artistic expressions of all peoples and regions. Also on or close to the altar, there is to be a cross with a figure of Christ crucified. 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. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. He may also announce the intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful and, in the absence of a psalmist, proclaim the Psalm between the readings. 274. 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. In addition, the candlesticks are placed on the altar or near it. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. [131] Cf. As he begins the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest extends his hands and sings or says, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). [144] Cf. 258. PDF A Walk Through the Mass: A Step-by-Step Explanation 51. He himself begins it with a brief introduction, by which he invites the faithful to pray, and likewise he concludes it with a prayer. [21] Cf. Tertullian, Adversus Marcionem, IV, 9: Corpus Christianorum, Series latina, Turnhout, Belgium, 1953- (hereafter, CCSL), 1, p. 560. 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. The priest gives the sign of peace to the minister, if appropriate. [117] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. It may be used when a Mass has no Preface of its own and on Sundays in Ordinary Time. 65. 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. 938 2; John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Dominicae Cenae, 24 February 1980, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. This unity is beautifully apparent from the gestures and postures observed in common by the faithful. 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. no. Assists the priest and remains at his side; Ministers at the altar, with the chalice as well as the book; Proclaims the Gospel and, at the direction of the priest celebrant, may preach the homily (cf. Acclamation: In which the whole congregation, joining with the heavenly powers, sings the Sanctus. Prayers of this kind, which occur before the reading of the Gospel, at the Preparation of the Gifts, and also before and after the Communion of the priest, are said quietly. With hands extended, he then says this prayer together with the people. <> Then the Priest says the Collect prayer, at the end of which During Lent, in place of the Alleluia, the verse before the Gospel is sung, as indicated in the Lectionary. At the conclusion he says, Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), to which the minister responds, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). When the reading is concluded, he says the acclamation Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), and all respond, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). 53: AAS 56 (1964), p. 890. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 932 1. The action of the fraction or breaking of bread, which gave its name to the Eucharist in apostolic times, will bring out more clearly the force and importance of the sign of unity of all in the one bread, and of the sign of charity by the fact that the one bread is distributed among the brothers and sisters. no. [134] Cf. 266. 38. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. IV. 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. In setting forth its instructions for the revision of the Order of Mass, the Second Vatican Council, using the same words as did St. Pius V in the Apostolic Constitution Quo primum, by which the Missal of Trent was promulgated in 1570, also ordered, among other things, that some rites be restored to the original norm of the holy Fathers.[11] From the fact that the same words are used it can be seen how both Roman Missals, although separated by four centuries, embrace one and the same tradition. It is up to the Conferences of Bishops to provide for the translations of the biblical texts used in the celebration of Mass, exercising special care in this. 136. 286. 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. 48; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. endobj 33. 41: AAS 87 (1995), p. 304. 13: AAS 81 (1989), p. 910. nos. 255. 0000013227 00000 n Singing may always accompany the rite at the offertory, even when there is no procession with the gifts. Therefore, when the Second Vatican Council convened in order to accommodate the Church to the requirements of her proper apostolic office precisely in these times, it examined thoroughly, as had Trent, the instructive and pastoral character of the sacred Liturgy. 40; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimae, 25 January 1994, no. 102. The people rise and make their response: Suscipiat Dominus (May the Lord accept). [68] Cf. 308-309. 308-309, 311-313. In coming to the altar, when no deacon is present, the lector, wearing approved attire, may carry the Book of the Gospels, which is to be slightly elevated. 367. 159. "The altar may be decorated with flowers with a moderation that accords withthe character of this day" (EM, no. 82. <<129BC89E87AD1A4F985F2CB0E54A55D3>]>> 26. The new Missal, therefore, while bearing witness to the Roman Churchs rule of prayer (lex orandi), also safeguards the deposit of faith handed down by the more recent Councils and marks in its own right a step of great importance in liturgical tradition. 53: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, edition typica, 1973, no. The meaning of the sign demands that the material for the Eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. 4, 8: AAS 62 (1970), pp. In the dioceses of the United States of America these materials may include wood, stone, or metal which are solid and appropriate to the purpose for which they are employed. 301, 326, 329, 339, 342-346). 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 Liturgy itself teaches that great reverence is to be shown to it by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor: whether on the part of the minister appointed to proclaim it, who prepares himself by a blessing or prayer; or on the part of the faithful, who stand as they listen to it being read and through their acclamations acknowledge and confess Christ present and speaking to them; or by the very marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels. The singing is continued for as long as the Sacrament is being administered to the faithful. 0000000016 00000 n Holy Thursday Evening Mass of The Lord'S Supper: Prayers and Readings 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.
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