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
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• Lectors
  • Guidelines for Lectors
    
  • Formation of Lectors
    November 16, 2024
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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

Dedication of a Church

• A Resource for Understanding the Rites – pdf | Word

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