There is also to be a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it, either on the altar or near it, where it is clearly visible to the assembled congregation. 7 0 obj also Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [138] Cf. 3: AAS 59 (1967), p. 542. 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. 16, 27: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Through Christ our Lord. As to the form of the sacred vessels, the artist may fashion them in a manner that is more in keeping with the customs of each region, provided each vessel is suited to the intended liturgical use and is clearly distinguishable from those intended for everyday use. Then, if necessary, the acolyte assists the priest in receiving the gifts of the people and, if appropriate, brings the bread and wine to the altar and hands them to the priest. 23. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 17 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> 344. 97-98: AAS 56 (1964), p. 899. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The Act of Penitence follows. 938 3. 160. 261. 1052-1067. 171. 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. 121. The norms on the manner of singing are the same as for the Entrance chant (cf. These are to be maintained not only so that errors may be avoided, but also so that the faith may be passed on in its integrity, since the Churchs rule of prayer (lex orandi) corresponds to her rule of belief (lex credendi).[159]. 14 0 obj To the same end, he should also be vigilant that the dignity of these celebrations be enhanced. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. startxref 265. [107] At the same time, the faithful should be encouraged to seek to participate more eagerly in this sacred rite, by which the sign of the Eucharistic banquet is made more fully evident. 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. [82] Cf. They are to teach, furthermore, that the Church, in her stewardship of the Sacraments, has the power to set forth or alter whatever provisions, apart from the substance of the Sacraments, that she judges to be most conducive to the veneration of the Sacraments and the well-being of the recipients, in view of changing conditions, times, and places. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 548-549. R. Lord, hear our prayer. The faithful and the choir should have a place that facilitates their active participation.[114]. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. Those who, in some places, meet the faithful at the church entrance, lead them to appropriate places, and direct processions. The concluding rites are carried out as at a Mass with a congregation, but the dismissal formula is omitted. And with your spirit. From the Haec ergo dona (Let your Spirit come upon) to the Et supplices (May all of us who share) inclusive, all the concelebrants speak all the following together: The Haec ergo dona (Let your Spirit come upon) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Qui cum passioni (Before he was given up to death) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; The Memores igitur (In memory of his death) and the Et supplices (May all of us who share) with hands extended. [156] Cf. 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. Consideration should also be given to the idiom of different languages and the culture of different peoples. 133. It is a praiseworthy practice for the parts that are to be said by all the concelebrants together and for which musical notation is provided in the Missal to be sung. 223. 135. The diocesan Bishop, who is to be regarded as the high priest of his flock, and from whom the life in Christ of the faithful under his care in a certain sense derives and upon whom it depends,[148] must promote, regulate, and be vigilant over the liturgical life in his diocese. 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. 0000003416 00000 n The norm established by the Second Vatican Councilthat in the liturgical reform there should be no innovations unless required in order to bring a genuine and certain benefit to the Church, and taking care that any new forms adopted should in some way grow organically from forms already existing[161]must also be applied to efforts at the inculturation of the same Roman Rite. endobj In the arranging and choosing of the variable parts of the Mass for the Dead, especially the Funeral Mass (e.g., orations, readings, Prayer of the Faithful), pastoral considerations bearing upon the deceased, the family, and those attending should rightly be taken into account. The holy day falls on the Thursday before Easter and is part of Holy Week. It also commemorates His institution of the priesthood. The same applies for the other ministries. [162] Inculturation, moreover, requires a necessary length of time, lest the authentic liturgical tradition suffer contamination due to haste and a lack of caution. nos. 36. If he wishes, the priest may remain at the altar; in this case, the Missal is likewise prepared there. 380. [88] Cf. Rather, such instances should be addressed pastorally, by providing the faithful with proper catechesis on the reasons for this norm. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. 7671; Pontifical Commission for the Authentic Interpretation of the Code of Canon Law, response to dubium regarding can. After the priest, the deacon, in virtue of the sacred ordination he has received, holds first place among those who minister in the Eucharistic Celebration. [24] Furthermore, the other sacred actions and all the activities of the Christian life are bound up with it, flow from it, and are ordered to it. 256. It is appropriate for the faithfuls participation to be expressed by an offering, whether of the bread and wine for the celebration of the Eucharist or of other gifts for the relief of the needs of the Church and of the poor. Council of Trent, session 21, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, chapter 2: Denz-Schn, 1725-1728. 108. 0000003808 00000 n Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 183. 319. Green is used in the Offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. Likewise, he should also gather any fragments that may have fallen outside the paten. Then he himself receives the sign of peace from the priest and may offer it to those other ministers who are closer to him. 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. 174. 177. It is worn by the deacon over his left shoulder and drawn diagonally across the chest to the right side, where it is fastened. 56. trailer <<2B384F291E374653827C21A276D1F097>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 403 0 obj <>stream no. 276-277). 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 565. The priest then takes the host and breaks it over the paten. 265-266; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Red is used on Palm Sunday of the Lords Passion and on Good Friday, on Pentecost Sunday, on celebrations of the Lords Passion, on the feasts of the Apostles and Evangelists, and on celebrations of Martyr Saints. In the Lectionary for weekdays, readings are provided for each day of every week throughout the entire year; as a result, these readings are for the most part to be used on the days to which they are assigned, unless there occurs a solemnity, feast, or memorial that has its own proper New Testament readings, that is to say, readings in which mention is made of the Saint being celebrated. It is therefore expedient that the Eucharistic bread, even though unleavened and baked in the traditional shape, be made in such a way that the priest at Mass with a congregation is able in practice to break it into parts for distribution to at least some of the faithful. 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. 13. In a special way, care must be taken that the liturgical books, particularly the Book of the Gospels and the Lectionary, which are intended for the proclamation of the word of God and hence enjoy special veneration, really serve in a liturgical action as signs and symbols of heavenly realities and hence are truly worthy, dignified, and beautiful. This is a template for planning a Roman Catholic Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper, in the Ordinary Form. The priest kisses the book, saying quietly, Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). It is expedient for benches or seats usually to be provided for their use. 37-40. 268. 48; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. The prayer over the offerings, however, and the prayer after Communion, unless they are proper, may be taken either from the Common or from the weekdays of the current Season. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. 910 2; cf. 26-27: AAS 87 (1995), pp. 231. 150. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. The altar is to be covered with at least one white cloth. The Requisites for the Celebration of Mass, I. 128. [105] Cf. 391. 33. 932 1. Dear Lord, as we celebrate these Holy days of the Triduum, we ask you to be with us in this unique and uncertain time. 293. An altar is called fixed if it is attached to the floor so as not to be removeable; otherwise it is called moveable.. 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. The choice among the Eucharistic Prayers found in the Order of Mass is suitably guided by the following norms: Eucharistic Prayer I, that is, the Roman Canon, which may always be used, is especially suited to be sung or said on days when there is a proper text for the Communicantes (In union with the whole Church) or in Masses endowed with a proper form of the Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) and also in the celebrations of the Apostles and of the Saints mentioned in the Prayer itself; it is likewise especially appropriate for Sundays, unless for pastoral considerations Eucharistic Prayer III is preferred. 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. Before Communion is given to the minister, the Communion Antiphon is said by the minister or by the priest himself. On reaching the altar, the priest and ministers make a profound bow. no. However, insofar as possible, he stands back slightly, behind the concelebrating priests standing around the principal celebrant. A little before the consecration, when appropriate, a server rings a bell as a signal to the faithful. [155] Cf. Nevertheless, in a particular celebration, such as Confirmation, Marriage, or a Funeral, the series of intentions may reflect more closely the particular occasion. Carrying the Book of the Gospels slightly elevated, the deacon precedes the priest as he approaches the altar or else walks at the priests side. [131] Cf. In the rubrics and in the norms that follow, words such as say and proclaim are to be understood of both singing and reciting, according to the principles just stated above. 1068-1084. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. They are then accepted at an appropriate place by the priest or the deacon and carried to the altar. stream 236. PDF HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD S UPPER LITURGY AT HOME to [18] Cf. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 9: Denz-Schn, 1759. 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. For Communion under both kinds the following should be prepared: If Communion from the chalice is carried out by communicants drinking directly from the chalice, a chalice of a sufficiently large size or several chalices are prepared. Once the Entrance chant is concluded, the priest and faithful, all standing, make the Sign of the Cross. In addition, microphones that may be needed to amplify the priests voice should be arranged discreetly. On Sundays, especially in the Season of Easter, in place of the customary Act of Penitence, from time to time the blessing and sprinkling of water to recall Baptism may take place.[56]. 212. At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. In this way the words can be better understood by the people. When the homily is completed, a period of silence may be observed. Each diocese should have its own Calendar and Proper of Masses. 345. 4, 24: Sources chrtiennes, H. deLubac et al., editors. 34. The nature of the presidential texts demands that they be spoken in a loud and clear voice and that everyone listen with attention. 351. 122. 350. 357. Also on or close to the altar, there is to be a cross with a figure of Christ crucified. The procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the Offertory chant (cf. 139-146) is carried out by the principal celebrant, while the other concelebrants remain at their places. 107), the distribution of Holy Communion under both kinds (cf. When the Entrance chant is concluded, the priest stands at the chair and, together with the whole gathering, makes the Sign of the Cross. [10] Cf. endobj 176. 255. The meaning of this office is enunciated and explained clearly and at greater length in the Preface for the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, the day commemorating the institution of the priesthood. 88. 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]. A priest also, who possesses within the Church the power of Holy Orders to offer sacrifice in the person of Christ,[81] stands for this reason at the head of the faithful people gathered together here and now, presides over their prayer, proclaims the message of salvation to them, associates the people with himself in the offering of sacrifice through Christ in the Holy Spirit to God the Father, gives his brothers and sisters the Bread of eternal life, and partakes of it with them. 7). Adoration of the Holy Cross. 0000008127 00000 n When there is an Entrance Procession, the following are also to be prepared: the Book of the Gospels; on Sundays and festive days, the thurible and the boat with incense, if incense is used; the cross to be carried in procession; and candlesticks with lighted candles. 13: AAS 81 (1989), p. 910. 542, 544-545. The concelebrants may, however, partake of the Blood of the Lord while remaining in their places and drinking from the chalice presented to them by the deacon or by one of the concelebrants, or else passed from one to the other. 262. Then the principal celebrant, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. 0000001016 00000 n MASSES AND PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. When, on the other hand, the option is given of choosing between a memorial found in the General Calendar and one found in a diocesan or religious calendar, preference should be given, all things being equal and in keeping with tradition, to the memorial inscribed in the particular calendar. 392. [94] For it is preferable that priests who are present at a Eucharistic Celebration, unless excused for a good reason, should as a rule exercise the office proper to their Order and hence take part as concelebrants, wearing the sacred vestments. This Instruction aims both to offer general guidelines for properly arranging the Celebration of the Eucharist and to set forth rules for ordering the various forms of celebration.[32]. 28; Order of Crowning an Image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, editio typica, 1981, nos. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. The practice is to be kept of building a sacrarium in the sacristy, into which is poured the water from the purification of sacred vessels and linens (cf. 15; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, nos. 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. If Communion is received by drinking directly from the chalice, one or other of two procedures may be followed: The principal celebrant, standing at the middle of the altar, takes the chalice and says quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life). This is the sense of the fraction and the other preparatory rites by which the faithful are led directly to Communion. no. IV. 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. 187. [60] Cf. All things to the contrary notwithstanding. In other places set aside for sacred celebrations, the altar may be movable. 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. 194-198), which he must exercise personally. For in the readings, as explained by the homily, God speaks to his people,[58] opening up to them the mystery of redemption and salvation, and offering them spiritual nourishment; and Christ himself is present in the midst of the faithful through his word. The people answer, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). Though holy in its origin, this people nevertheless grows continually in holiness by its conscious, active, and fruitful participation in the mystery of the Eucharist.[10]. This is particularly true in the communal Sunday celebration.[93]. xb```b``c`220 + 4# Pr2 w"sC;*\'G3fZMJM;Za2g9OVocP[;mKb)(OU}Fpk+ >Y>. However, he should always take care to keep to the sense of the text given in the Missal and to express it succinctly. 277. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. Small hosts are, however, in no way ruled out when the number of those receiving Holy Communion or other pastoral needs require it. : Martes 21 VII semana. 192. During the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon stands near the priest but slightly behind him, so that when needed he may assist the priest with the chalice or the Missal. 17 0 obj It is appropriate to have a fixed altar in every church, since it more clearly and permanently signifies Christ Jesus, the living stone (1 Pt 2:4; cf. The reading of the Gospel is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, nos. White is used in the Offices and Masses during the Easter and Christmas seasons; also on celebrations of the Lord other than of his Passion, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of the Holy Angels, and of Saints who were not Martyrs; on the Solemnities of All Saints (November 1) and of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24); and on the Feasts of St. John the Evangelist (December 27), of the Chair of St. Peter (February 22), and of the Conversion of St. Paul (January 25). [99] Cf. 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. 181. A common posture, to be observed by all participants, is a sign of the unity of the members of the Christian community gathered for the sacred Liturgy: it both expresses and fosters the intention and spiritual attitude of the participants. Holy Thursday Evening Mass of The Lord'S Supper: Prayers and Readings 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. 173. Jesus celebrated the dinner as a Passover feast. no. 540-541. 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. 53: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, edition typica, 1973, no. 395. The Roman Rite constitutes a notable and precious part of the liturgical treasure and patrimony of the Catholic Church. Then he takes the chalice, saying quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life), and reverently receives the Blood of Christ. The most likely time this would occur is at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. If the vessels are purified at the altar, they are carried to the credence table by a minister. 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. Any appearance of a throne, however, is to be avoided. When the prayer after Communion is concluded, brief announcements to the people may be made, if they are needed. 398. Before, however, proceeding to new adaptations, especially those more thoroughgoing, great care should be taken to promote the proper instruction of clergy and faithful in a wise and orderly fashion, so as to take advantage of the faculties already foreseen and to implement fully the pastoral norms concerning the spirit of a celebration. 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. 204. [50], Since faithful from different countries come together ever more frequently, it is fitting that they know how to sing together at least some parts of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin, especially the Creed and the Lords Prayer, set to the simpler melodies.[51]. 35. 237. 83. Easter is not part of Holy Week, but rather the beginning of the Easter season of the Liturgical year. The sacred garment common to ordained and instituted ministers of any rank is the alb, to be tied at the waist with a cincture unless it is made so as to fit even without such. Then the lector takes his own place in the sanctuary with the other ministers. Before the alb is put on, should this not completely cover the ordinary clothing at the neck, an amice should be put on. The Eucharistic Prayer demands, by its very nature, that only the priest say it in virtue of his ordination. 102. 0000001400 00000 n 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. 214. Then the priest says the prayer which is customarily known as the collect and through which the character of the celebration is expressed. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Communicants should not be denied Holy Communion because they kneel. 5 0 obj Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 0000011935 00000 n The entire congregation remains seated and listens but, as a rule, takes part by singing the response, except when the Psalm is sung straight through without a response. 2 0 obj Language should be used that can be grasped by the faithful and that is suitable for public proclamation, while maintaining those characteristics that are proper to the different ways of speaking used in the biblical books. 194. [25] Cf. An individual priest is, however, permitted to celebrate the Eucharist individually, though not at the same time as a concelebration is taking place in the same church or oratory. . 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. 395-399 are to be observed. 28; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. Martes 21 VII semana del tiempo ordinario. - Facebook 137. 10; The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, edito typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of Images for Public Veneration by the Faithful, nos. [151] Cf. 43). Eucharistic Prayer III may be said with any Preface. During the Easter Season, according to the tradition of the Church, instead of the reading from the Old Testament, the reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. At a Mass celebrated by a priest with only one minister to assist him and to make the responses, the rite of Mass with a congregation is followed (cf. [148] Cf. The chalice is always wiped either by the one who drinks from it or by the one who presents it. 394. It is also permissible to sing another psalm or tract, as found in the Gradual.
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