Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. III. 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. 374. [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. N. 2235/02/L). Then the Priest says the Collect prayer, at the end of which The altar is incensed with single swings of the thurible in this way: If the altar is freestanding with respect to the wall, the priest incenses walking around it; If the altar is not freestanding, the priest incenses it while walking first to the righthand side, then to the left. 63. The priest, standing at the chair or at the ambo itself or, when appropriate, in another suitable place, gives the homily. 7. 103. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 6: AAS 89 (1997), p. 869. . In this manner the Church, while remaining faithful to her office as teacher of truth safeguarding things old, that is, the deposit of tradition, fulfills at the same time another duty, that of examining and prudently bringing forth things new (cf. 171. a. From the epiclesis until the priest shows the chalice, the deacon normally remains kneeling. Having bowed to the altar, he then takes up the Book of the Gospels which was placed upon it. <<129BC89E87AD1A4F985F2CB0E54A55D3>]>> 123. 73). 123. It is fitting that there be a cantor or a choir director to lead and sustain the peoples singing. 9: AAS 66 (1974), pp. 30; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis redintegratio, 21 November 1964, no. Afterwards, when appropriate, the priest adds, Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace). Small hosts are, however, in no way ruled out when the number of those receiving Holy Communion or other pastoral needs require it. 126; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 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. During the procession to the altar, the Entrance chant takes place (cf. If the chalice is purified at the altar, it may be carried to the credence table by the minister or may again be placed on the altar at the side. 305, 308. The Introductory Rites . 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. For the needs of the Church; b. 5). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. In the choice of texts for the several parts of the Mass, whether of the Season or of the Saints, the following norms should be observed. 14 0 obj 548-549. [89] All should observe the norms established by the Bishop for his diocese regarding the office of those who serve the priest at the altar. 0 31 (in Time of War or Conflict), no. 122-124; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Should, however, a good reason arise, (e.g., a large number of concelebrants or a lack of vestments), concelebrants other than the principal celebrant may omit the chasuble and simply wear the stole over the alb. 30, 34; cf. [127] Cf. [105] Cf. At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. These may be used in place of the text corresponding to the reading whenever the Psalm is sung. [74] Cf. 47. For the sacred Order of the diaconate has been held in high honor in the Church even from the time of the Apostles. Then the minister or the priest says the Entrance Antiphon. The nature of the presidential texts demands that they be spoken in a loud and clear voice and that everyone listen with attention. During the Liturgy of the Word, the concelebrants remain at their places, sitting or standing whenever the principal celebrant does. The purpose of the many prefaces that enrich The Roman Missal is to bring out more fully the motives for thanksgiving within the Eucharistic Prayer and to set out more clearly the different facets of the mystery of salvation. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. The Place for the Reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist, 314. endobj The people rise and make their response: Suscipiat Dominus (May the Lord accept). If incense is used, remaining at the ambo he puts some into the thurible, blesses it, and, bowing profoundly, says, Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart). The celebration of the Eucharist in a sacred place is to be carried out on an altar; but outside a sacred place, it may be carried out on a suitable table, always with the use of a cloth, a corporal, a cross, and candles. [93] Cf. If it is sung, it is begun by the priest or, if this is appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir. The following are incensed with three swings of the thurible: the Most Blessed Sacrament, a relic of the Holy Cross and images of the Lord exposed for public veneration, the offerings for the sacrifice of the Mass, the altar cross, the Book of the Gospels, the Paschal Candle, the priest, and the people. 2 0 obj The Roman Missal, whether in Latin or in lawfully approved vernacular translations, is to be published in its entirety. As he begins the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest extends his hands and sings or says, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). 231. 349. endstream The Blood of the Lord may be received either by drinking from the chalice directly, or by intinction, or by means of a tube or a spoon. 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. O_h\zx\#MRg#Ox>^lO3 2V_o# 73. [71] Cf. The Alleluia is sung in every season other than Lent. 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). endobj In that case, the lector walks in front of the priest but otherwise along with the other ministers. The faithful do the same, praying silently. 4. 137. 2. In the drawing up of the calendar of a nation, the Rogation and Ember Days should be indicated (cf. Gospel Acclamation Mass for Our Lady of Sorrows Brian D. Kuzmin : Glory and praise, glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ; to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 157. xj0d[qb!ftsC 161. Adaptations Within the Competence of Bishops and Bishops Conferences, 386. They should, however, sit while the readings before the Gospel and the responsorial Psalm are proclaimed and for the homily and while the Preparation of the Gifts at the Offertory is taking place; and, as circumstances allow, they may sit or kneel while the period of sacred silence after Communion is observed. 16: AAS 81 (1989), p. 912; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. [50] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. A brief period of silence may precede the prayer, unless this has been already observed immediately after Communion. 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]. [43] It is with good reason, therefore, that they are called the presidential prayers.. 336. 202. 205. 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. "If the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on the following Friday does not take place in the same church, the Mass is concluded in the usual way and the Blessed Sacrament is placed in the tabernacle" (EM, no. 249. 147. [84] Cf. Seats and texts for the concelebrating priests; On the credence table: a chalice of sufficient size or else several chalices. At the words et incarnatus est (by the power of the Holy Spirit . startxref Epiclesis: In which, by means of particular invocations, the Church implores the power of the Holy Spirit that the gifts offered by human hands be consecrated, that is, become Christs Body and Blood, and that the spotless Victim to be received in Communion be for the salvation of those who will partake of it. . The chair of the priest celebrant must signify his office of presiding over the gathering and of directing the prayer. In this case the principal celebrant receives Communion under both kinds in the usual way (cf. 232. 175-186. [99] Cf. 217. [109] In fact, just as she is intent on preserving the works of art and the artistic treasures handed down from past centuries[110] and, insofar as necessary, on adapting them to new needs, so also she strives to promote new works of art that are in harmony with the character of each successive age. 215. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 11. Further, the nature of the ministerial priesthood proper to a Bishop and a priest, who offer the Sacrifice in the person of Christ and who preside over the gathering of the holy people, is evident in the form of the rite itself, by reason of the more prominent place and office of the priest. 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. [136] Cf. 128. [131] Cf. 220. The people, uniting themselves to this entreaty, make the prayer their own with the acclamation, Amen. 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. nos. 13: AAS 81 (1989), p. 910. a proclamation in which the Body and Blood of Christ are made present by the power of the Holy Spirit and the people are joined to Christ in offering . 27-54). There is to be a homily on Sundays and holy days of obligation at all Masses that are celebrated with the participation of a congregation; it may not be omitted without a serious reason. 3f, 9: AAS 59 (1967), pp. 245. 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. The wine for the Eucharistic celebration must be from the fruit of the grapevine (cf. 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. The people respond, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). 0000001951 00000 n Upon returning to the middle of the altar, the priest, facing the people and extending and then joining his hands, invites the people to pray, saying, Orate, fratres (Pray, brethren). Finally, concerning the other formulas: Some constitute an independent rite or act, such as the Gloria, the responsorial Psalm, the Alleluia and verse before the Gospel, the Sanctus, the Memorial Acclamation, and the cantus post communionem (song after communion); Others accompany another rite, such as the chants at the Entrance, at the Offertory, at the fraction (Agnus Dei), and at Communion. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. 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. The decision about this matter no longer involves the conference of bishops. Then the principal celebrant, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. Sacred silence also, as part of the celebration, is to be observed at the designated times. 4. no. It is appropriate that actions and processions of this sort be carried out with decorum while the chants proper to them occur, in keeping with the norms prescribed for each. 306. While the Agnus Dei is sung or said, the deacons or some of the concelebrants may help the principal celebrant break the hosts for Communion, both of the concelebrants and of the people. [126] Moreover, it is appropriate that, before it is put into liturgical use, it be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual. 44. In the readings, the table of Gods word is prepared for the faithful, and the riches of the Bible are opened to them. The sacred vessels are purified by the priest, the deacon, or an instituted acolyte after Communion or after Mass, insofar as possible at the credence table. 55. The people answer, Amen. [61] Cf. 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. 15. Otherwise all who pass before the Most Blessed Sacrament genuflect, unless they are moving in procession. If incense is used, the priest then puts some in the thurible, blesses it without saying anything, and incenses the offerings, the cross, and the altar. [108] Cf. [95] Cf. Either in the sanctuary, apart from the altar of celebration, in a form and place more appropriate, not excluding on an old altar no longer used for celebration (cf. It is appropriate that such a cross, which calls to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord, remain near the altar even outside of liturgical celebrations. @1N$BP 13 0 obj 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 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. 4, 8: AAS 62 (1970), pp. The intercessions for the living, Recordare, Domine (Lord, remember your Church), and for the dead, Memento etiam fratrum nostrorum (Remember our brothers and sisters), are appropriately assigned to one or other of the concelebrants, who speaks them aloud alone, with hands extended. If a host or any particle should fall, it is to be picked up reverently. 67. 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. 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. nos. 97. 30. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Then the lector goes to the ambo and, from the Lectionary already placed there before Mass, proclaims the first reading, to which all listen. 91. A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. 196. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, no. After the Sanctus, the priest concelebrants continue the Eucharistic Prayer in the way described below. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 110. [160] Cf. The Eucharistic Prayer demands that all listen to it with reverence and in silence. 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. 32. 117-119. The readings, therefore, should be proclaimed by a lector, and the Gospel by a deacon or, in his absence, a priest other than the celebrant. 81. 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. 90: AAS 56 (1964), p. 897; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. They genuflect, partake of the Blood of Christ, wipe the rim of the chalice, and return to their seats. endobj Moved by the same desire and pastoral concern, the Second Vatican Council was able to give renewed consideration to what was established by Trent on Communion under both kinds. 0000015939 00000 n [27], 18. 186. 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. The Mass is made up, as it were, of two parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Likewise, he should also gather any fragments that may have fallen outside the paten. While the organ is to be accorded pride of place, other wind, stringed, or percussion instruments may be used in liturgical services in the dioceses of the United States of America, according to longstanding local usage, provided they are truly apt for sacred use or can be rendered apt. 246. 8. then he closed in solemn order Moderation should be observed in the decoration of the altar. 300. 54; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. For celebrations where it is prescribed, the Gloria is either sung or said (cf. Whenever a fragment of the host adheres to his fingers, especially after the fraction or the Communion of the faithful, the priest is to wipe his fingers over the paten or, if necessary, wash them. Amen. They are then accepted at an appropriate place by the priest or the deacon and carried to the altar. If incense is used, the acolyte presents the thurible to the priest and assists him while he incenses the gifts, the cross, and the altar. Votive Masses of the mysteries of the Lord or in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Angels or of any given Saint or of all the Saints may be said for the sake of the faithfuls devotion on weekdays in Ordinary Time, even if an optional memorial occurs. 258. [52] Cf. [79] Cf. 291. 2104 36 44). 54: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; cf. 364. It is not merely a meal which reminds us of the Last Supper, or a Passion play which helps recall Good Friday, or a Sunrise Service which celebrates the Lord's Resurrection. nos. [55] Cf. 0000001400 00000 n trailer <<2B384F291E374653827C21A276D1F097>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 403 0 obj <>stream The deacon, however, consumes at the altar all that remains of the Precious Blood, assisted, if necessary, by some of the concelebrants. 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). 60. particularly in Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments, Instruction Nullo umquam tempore, 28 May 1938: AAS 30 (1938), pp. may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. 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. 283. 35:3. [51] Cf. If he wishes, the priest may remain at the altar; in this case, the Missal is likewise prepared there. 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. 1. 225. By Mass with a congregation is meant a Mass celebrated with the participation of the faithful. 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. 270. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562 : Enchiridion Symbolorum, H. Denzinger and A. Schnmetzer, editors (editio XXXIII, Freiburg: Herder, 1965; hereafter, Denz-Schn), 1738-1759. <> 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. 0000015293 00000 n He may also carry out the preparation of the chalice at the credence table. When receiving Holy Communion, the communicant bows his or her head before the Sacrament as a gesture of reverence and receives the Body of the Lord from the minister. The Eucharistic Prayer demands, by its very nature, that only the priest say it in virtue of his ordination. During the more important seasons of the year, however, the proper seasonal orations appointed for each weekday in the Missal already make provision for this. 165. The Creed is to be sung or said by the priest together with the people on Sundays and solemnities. The altar should be built apart from the wall, in such a way that it is possible to walk around it easily and that Mass can be celebrated at it facing the people, which is desirable wherever possible. 33). [122] Cf. In order not to distract the attention of the faithful from the new altar, the old altar should not be decorated in any special way. 237. 0000005734 00000 n [95] It may, however, also be celebrated without singing and with only one minister. If Communion is given only under the species of bread, the priest raises the host slightly and shows it to each, saying, Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ). THE ORDER OF MASS 7 For you alone are the Holy One,15 you alone are the Lord,16 you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. A minister, while standing at the side of the altar, incenses the priest and then the people. 80. The Communion chant begins while the priest is receiving the Sacrament (cf. 0000003369 00000 n [13] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 0000003045 00000 n Acclamation: In which the whole congregation, joining with the heavenly powers, sings the Sanctus. After a suitable pause, with hands extended he says the collect. 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]. All other things being equal, Gregorian chant holds pride of place because it is proper to the Roman Liturgy. 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 describes that power, which is the continuation of the power of Christ the High Priest of the New Testament. 168. 284-287 is followed. 0 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. In all the dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. 2139 0 obj <>stream xb```b``c`220 + 4# Pr2 w"sC;*\'G3fZMJM;Za2g9OVocP[;mKb)(OU}Fpk+ >Y>. . Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inestimabile donum, 3 April, 1980, no. [165] Cf. 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. 50. [154] Cf. 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). 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]. 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. 265-266; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. During Lent it is forbidden for the altar to be decorated with flowers. no. 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. When the homily is completed, a period of silence may be observed. 198-207; Codex Iuris Canonici, cann. 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 .
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