Liturgy

Here you will find information and resources regarding all aspects of the Liturgy. Information is provided as to increase your knowledge and understanding of such an integral part of our faith.

Liturgical Documents

• General Instruction of the Roman Missal
• General Introduction to the Lectionary

The Mass

• Policy on Sunday Mass Scheduling
  
  
• Five Questions on the Distribution of Holy Communion from the Tabernacle
  • Celebrating the Extraordinary Form of the Mass
  • Sacred Vessels for use in the Liturgy 2009
  • The Name of St. Joseph in the Eucharistic Prayers
    
    
• Misal Romano Chants: The Order of Mass
  These recordings of the liturgical texts in Misal Romano were prepared by OCP and are offered to help priests, deacons, music ministers, and others to sing these chants. OCP.org
  
  
• Música para el Misal Romano, Tercera Edición

Liturgical Ministers

• Deacons
  • The Deacon at Mass – USCCB
  • General Instruction of the Roman Missal – For Deacons – 3rd Edition
  • Guidelines for a Deacon’s Funeral
    
    
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  • Policy for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  • Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  • High School Mandate Form
    
    
• Formation of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  
  November 18, 2023 – 8:45am-12:30pm
  Archdiocesan Pastoral Center
  171 Clifton Avenue – Newark
  Registration will be available soon.
  
  
• Lectors
  Guidelines for Lectors
  
  Formation of Lectors
  October 21, 2023 – 8:45am-12:30pm
  Archdiocesan Pastoral Center
  171 Clifton Avenue – Newark
  Registration Information

Liturgical Committees

• Liturgy Basics
• Guide for Liturgy Committees

Funerals

Words of Remembrance
Effective March 1, 2021
Policy on Words of Remembrance – English | Spanish
Guidelines for Words of Remembrance – English | Spanish

National Flag
Use of National Flag in the Order of Christian Funerals

Devotions

• Directory on Popular Piety
• Order for the Blessing on the Fifteenth Birthday
• Crowning of Blessed Virgin Mary (Presider Text)
• Crowning of Blessed Virgin Mary (Worship Aid)
• Plenary Indulgence for Divine Mercy
• Service for Life
• Service for Life (Worship Aid)
• What is Simbang Gabi
• Thanksgiving Table Blessing
• Christmas Table Prayer