247. xb```b``c`220 + 4# Pr2 w"sC;*\'G3fZMJM;Za2g9OVocP[;mKb)(OU}Fpk+ >Y>. After the prayer In spiritu humilitatis (Lord God, we ask you to receive us) or after the incensation, the priest washes his hands standing at the side of the altar and, as the minister pours the water, says quietly, Lava me, Domine (Lord, wash away my iniquity). The priest, having put incense into the thurible, blesses it with the sign of the Cross, without saying anything. The concluding doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer is spoken solely by the principal priest celebrant and, if this is desired, together with the other concelebrants, but not by the faithful. 171. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. For the sacred Order of the diaconate has been held in high honor in the Church even from the time of the Apostles. In Masses with special groups, the priest is allowed to choose texts more suited to the particular celebration, provided they are taken from the texts of an approved lectionary. 112. 291). Upon returning to the altar, the priest collects any fragments that may remain. 305, 308. It is a praiseworthy practice to cover the chalice with a veil, which may be either the color of the day or white. The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. 276-277). All these elements, even though they must express the hierarchical structure and the diversity of ministries, should nevertheless bring about a close and coherent unity that is clearly expressive of the unity of the entire holy people. The rubric following the washing of the feet is more descriptive than the presently existing one: "After the Washing of Feet, the Priest washes and dries his hands, puts the chasuble back on, and returns to the chair, and from there he directs the Universal Prayer. Order of Mass - Universalis In Eucharistic Prayer III, the Vere Sanctus (Father, you are holy indeed) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 171-186) and likewise carries out the other parts, that is, those of the people. 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. 340. [105], 282. In the absence also of other ministers, their proper parts may be entrusted to other suitable members of the faithful; otherwise, they are carried out by some of the concelebrants. 41). During the procession to the altar, the Entrance chant takes place (cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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]. These readings should be followed strictly. 265-266; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Small hosts are, however, in no way ruled out when the number of those receiving Holy Communion or other pastoral needs require it. 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]. 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. Before leaving the altar, the concelebrants make a profound bow to the altar. 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. [99] Cf. 115. 123. 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. Holy Thursday / The Last Supper April 2nd - 8th, 2023 Holy Week is the week before Easter Sunday, beginning seven days before with Palm Sunday. endobj 11; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 26. 0000003006 00000 n 123. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967 , no. Afterwards, the priest may return to the chair. II. 359. 216. 153. When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, with hands joined, says: Let us pray. If, however, only one acolyte is present, he should perform the more important duties while the rest are to be distributed among several ministers. The Communion of the deacon and the purification of the chalice take place as already described. 230. Then he says, Lectio sancti Evangelii (A reading from the holy Gospel), making the sign of the cross with his thumb on the book and on his forehead, mouth, and breast, which everyone else does as well. 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. 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. From the Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) up to and including the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel), the principal celebrant alone makes the gestures, while all the concelebrants speak everything together, in this manner: The Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Qui pridie (The day before he suffered) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; While speaking the words of the Lord, each extends his right hand toward the bread and toward the chalice, if this seems appropriate; as the host and the chalice are shown, however, they look toward them and afterwards bow profoundly; The Unde et memores (Father, we celebrate the memory) and the Supra quae (Look with favor) with hands extended; From the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel) up to and including the words ex hac altaris participatione (as we receive from this altar), they bow with hands joined; then they stand upright and cross themselves at the words omni benedictione et gratia repleamur (let us be filled with every grace and blessing). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. endobj The duties that the acolyte may carry out are of various kinds and several may coincide. 23. The Roman Pontifical: Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar, editio typica, 1984, Chapter 7, Order of the Blessing of a Chalice and a Paten; The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of Articles for Liturgical Use, nos. Sacred silence also, as part of the celebration, is to be observed at the designated times. It also affects the individual members of the Church in different ways, according to their different orders, offices, and actual participation. [33] In celebrations at which the Bishop presides, and especially in the celebration of the Eucharist led by the Bishop himself with the presbyterate, the deacons, and the people taking part, the mystery of the Church is revealed. Since the liturgy of the Sacraments and Sacramentals causes, for the faithful who are properly disposed, almost every event in life to be sanctified by divine grace that flows from the paschal mystery,[144] and because the Eucharist is the Sacrament of Sacraments, the Missal provides formularies for Masses and orations that may be used in the various circumstances of Christian life, for the needs of the whole world or for the needs of the Church, whether universal or local. [54] Its purpose, however, depends on the time it occurs in each part of the celebration. The minister says, Sanguis Christi (The Blood of Christ), the communicant responds, Amen, and the minister hands over the chalice, which the communicant raises to his or her mouth. The Arrangement and Furnishing of Churches for the Celebration of the Eucharist, 288. [37] Cf. [91] Cf. [95] It may, however, also be celebrated without singing and with only one minister. 55. [85], 101. The holy day falls on the Thursday before Easter and is part of Holy Week. 201. Priests who are not able to celebrate or concelebrate Mass; The deacon and others who perform some duty at the Mass; Members of communities at the conventual Mass or community Mass, along with seminarians, and all who are engaged in a retreat or are taking part in a spiritual or pastoral gathering. 61. 31, 32; Sacred Congregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Immensae caritatis, 29 January 1973, no. 365. The priest, standing at the chair or at the ambo itself or, when appropriate, in another suitable place, gives the homily. In the ministry of the altar, the acolyte has his own functions (cf. 0000013961 00000 n may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. 46. 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, nos. [71] Cf. If, however, Communion is given under both kinds, the rite prescribed in nos. The norms on the manner of singing are the same as for the Entrance chant (cf. The Collect When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, says: Let us pray. 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. 308-309, 311-313. 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. also Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. If, however, the Son is mentioned at the end of this prayer, the conclusion is, Qui vivit et regnat in saecula saeculorum (Who lives and reigns forever and ever). [131] Cf. Other types of sacred music, in particular polyphony, are in no way excluded, provided that they correspond to the spirit of the liturgical action and that they foster the participation of all the faithful. [89] Cf. With the people he adds, Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). A genuflection, made by bending the right knee to the ground, signifies adoration, and therefore it is reserved for the Most Blessed Sacrament, as well as for the Holy Cross from the solemn adoration during the liturgical celebration on Good Friday until the beginning of the Easter Vigil. The priest blesses him, saying, Dominus sit in corde tuo (The Lord be in your heart). Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 13 0 obj [111], On account of this, in commissioning artists and choosing works of art to be admitted into a church, what should be required is that true excellence in art which nourishes faith and devotion and accords authentically with both the meaning and the purpose for which it is intended.[112]. 60. At the Last Supper Christ instituted the Paschal Sacrifice and banquet, by which the Sacrifice of the Cross is continuously made present in the Church whenever the priest, representing Christ the Lord, carries out what the Lord himself did and handed over to his disciples to be done in his memory.[69]. After the celebration of Mass, the acolyte and other ministers return in procession to the sacristy, together with the deacon and the priest in the same way and order in which they entered. Those present turn towards the ambo as a sign of special reverence to the Gospel of Christ. If, however, the continuous reading during the week is interrupted by the occurrence of some solemnity or feast, or some particular celebration, then the priest, taking into consideration the entire weeks scheme of readings, is allowed either to combine parts omitted with other readings or to decide which readings are to be preferred over others. 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. 28. 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. N. 2235/02/L). Cardinal Re at Mass of Lord's Supper: 'Eucharist is the life and center The sanctuary is the place where the altar stands, where the word of God is proclaimed, and where the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers exercise their offices. [57] Cf. [63] Cf. The priest venerates the altar in the usual way with a kiss and, after making a profound bow with the minister, departs. endobj endobj 254. The Preface brings to light the conferral of the priestly power accomplished through the laying on of hands; and, by listing the various duties, it . 76. 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 Communion from the chalice is carried out by intinction, each communicant, holding a communion-plate under the chin, approaches the priest who holds a vessel with the sacred particles, a minister standing at his side and holding the chalice. 0000004659 00000 n Therefore, all must listen with reverence to the readings from Gods word, for they make up an element of greatest importance in the Liturgy. 394. 217.