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3001 5, 33 | to those facilities for the comfort of the people that
3002 5, 33 | facilities for the comfort of the people that are usual in
3003 6, 33 | 281. Following the example of Christ, the Church
3004 6, 33 | Following the example of Christ, the Church has always used bread
3005 6, 33 | with water to celebrate the Lord's Supper. ~
3006 6, 33 | 282. According to the tradition of the entire
3007 6, 33 | According to the tradition of the entire Church, the bread
3008 6, 33 | tradition of the entire Church, the bread must be made from
3009 6, 33 | from wheat; according to the tradition of the Latin Church,
3010 6, 33 | according to the tradition of the Latin Church, it must be
3011 6, 33 | 283. The nature of the sign demands
3012 6, 33 | 283. The nature of the sign demands that the material
3013 6, 33 | of the sign demands that the material for the eucharistic
3014 6, 33 | demands that the material for the eucharistic celebration
3015 6, 33 | eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. Accordingly,
3016 6, 33 | unleavened and baked in the traditional shape, the eucharistic
3017 6, 33 | in the traditional shape, the eucharistic bread should
3018 6, 33 | Mass with a congregation the priest is able actually
3019 6, 33 | is able actually to break the host into parts and distribute
3020 6, 33 | them to at least some of the faithful. (When, however,
3021 6, 33 | faithful. (When, however, the number of communicants is
3022 6, 33 | are in no way ruled out.) The action of the breaking of
3023 6, 33 | ruled out.) The action of the breaking of the bread, the
3024 6, 33 | action of the breaking of the bread, the simple term for
3025 6, 33 | the breaking of the bread, the simple term for the eucharist
3026 6, 33 | bread, the simple term for the eucharist in apostolic times,
3027 6, 33 | will more clearly bring out the force and meaning of the
3028 6, 33 | the force and meaning of the sign of the unity of all
3029 6, 33 | and meaning of the sign of the unity of all in the one
3030 6, 33 | sign of the unity of all in the one bread and of their charity,
3031 6, 33 | of their charity, since the one bread is being distributed
3032 6, 33 | being distributed among the members of one family.~
3033 6, 33 | 284. The wine for the eucharist must
3034 6, 33 | 284. The wine for the eucharist must be from the
3035 6, 33 | the eucharist must be from the fruit of the vine (see Lk
3036 6, 33 | must be from the fruit of the vine (see Lk 22:18), natural,
3037 6, 33 | be taken to ensure that the elements are kept in good
3038 6, 33 | in good condition: that the wine does not turn to vinegar
3039 6, 33 | does not turn to vinegar or the bread spoil or become too
3040 6, 33 | 286. If the priest notices after the
3041 6, 33 | the priest notices after the consecration or as he receives
3042 6, 33 | of wine was poured into the chalice, he pours the water
3043 6, 33 | into the chalice, he pours the water into another container,
3044 6, 33 | pours wine with water into the chalice and consecrates
3045 6, 33 | consecrates it. He says only the part of the institution
3046 6, 33 | He says only the part of the institution narrative related
3047 6, 33 | institution narrative related to the consecration of the chalice,
3048 6, 33 | related to the consecration of the chalice, without being obliged
3049 6, 33 | being obliged to consecrate the bread again. ~ ~
3050 6, 33 | 287. As in the case of architecture, the
3051 6, 33 | the case of architecture, the Church welcomes the artistic
3052 6, 33 | architecture, the Church welcomes the artistic style of every
3053 6, 33 | adaptations in keeping with the genius and traditions of
3054 6, 33 | people, provided they fit the purpose for which the sacred
3055 6, 33 | fit the purpose for which the sacred furnishings are intended.91~
3056 6, 33 | In this matter as well the concern is to be for the
3057 6, 33 | the concern is to be for the noble simplicity that is
3058 6, 33 | noble simplicity that is the perfect companion of genuine
3059 6, 33 | 288. In the choice of materials for
3060 6, 33 | furnishings, others besides the traditional are acceptable
3061 6, 33 | well suited to sacred uses. The conference of bishops is
3062 6, 33 | conference of bishops is to make the decisions for each region.~ ~
3063 6, 34 | 289. Among the requisites for the celebration
3064 6, 34 | Among the requisites for the celebration of Mass, the
3065 6, 34 | the celebration of Mass, the sacred vessels hold a place
3066 6, 34 | place of honor, especially the chalice and paten, which
3067 6, 34 | consecrating, and receiving the bread and wine.~
3068 6, 34 | that are solid and that in the particular region are regarded
3069 6, 34 | region are regarded as noble. The conference of bishops will
3070 6, 34 | conference of bishops will be the judge in this matter. But
3071 6, 34 | serve as receptacles for the blood of the Lord are to
3072 6, 34 | receptacles for the blood of the Lord are to have a cup of
3073 6, 34 | of nonabsorbent material. The base may be of any other
3074 6, 34 | serve as receptacles for the eucharistic bread, such
3075 6, 34 | materials that are prized in the region, for example, ebony
3076 6, 34 | 293. For the consecration of hosts one
3077 6, 34 | be used; on it is placed the bread for the priest as
3078 6, 34 | is placed the bread for the priest as well as for the
3079 6, 34 | the priest as well as for the ministers and the faithful.~
3080 6, 34 | as for the ministers and the faithful.~
3081 6, 34 | ordinarily be gilded on the inside if the metal is one
3082 6, 34 | gilded on the inside if the metal is one that rusts;
3083 6, 34 | gilding is not necessary if the metal is more precious than
3084 6, 34 | 295. The artist may fashion the sacred
3085 6, 34 | The artist may fashion the sacred vessels in a shape
3086 6, 34 | that is in keeping with the culture of each region,
3087 6, 34 | type of vessel is suited to the intended liturgical use. ~
3088 6, 34 | 296. For the blessing or consecration
3089 6, 34 | consecration of vessels the rites prescribed in the
3090 6, 34 | the rites prescribed in the liturgical books are to
3091 6, 34 | 297. In the Church, the Body of Christ,
3092 6, 34 | 297. In the Church, the Body of Christ, not all
3093 6, 34 | Christ, not all members have the same function. This diversity
3094 6, 34 | outwardly in worship by the diversity of vestments.
3095 6, 34 | should therefore symbolize the function proper to each
3096 6, 34 | to each ministry. But at the same time the vestments
3097 6, 34 | ministry. But at the same time the vestments should also contribute
3098 6, 34 | should also contribute to the beauty of the rite.~
3099 6, 34 | contribute to the beauty of the rite.~
3100 6, 34 | 298. The vestment common to ministers
3101 6, 34 | ministers of every rank is the alb, tied at the waist with
3102 6, 34 | rank is the alb, tied at the waist with a cincture, unless
3103 6, 34 | should be put on first if the alb does not completely
3104 6, 34 | does not completely cover the street clothing at the neck.
3105 6, 34 | cover the street clothing at the neck. A surplice may not
3106 6, 34 | may not be substituted for the alb when the chasuble or
3107 6, 34 | substituted for the alb when the chasuble or dalmatic is
3108 6, 34 | stole is used instead of the chasuble or dalmatic. ~
3109 6, 34 | Unless otherwise indicated, the chasuble, worn over the
3110 6, 34 | the chasuble, worn over the alb and stole, is the vestment
3111 6, 34 | over the alb and stole, is the vestment proper to the priest
3112 6, 34 | is the vestment proper to the priest celebrant at Mass
3113 6, 34 | 300. The dalmatic, worn over the
3114 6, 34 | The dalmatic, worn over the alb and stole, is the vestment
3115 6, 34 | over the alb and stole, is the vestment proper to the deacon.~
3116 6, 34 | is the vestment proper to the deacon.~
3117 6, 34 | 301. Ministers below the order of deacon may wear
3118 6, 34 | order of deacon may wear the alb or other vestment that
3119 6, 34 | 302. The priest wears the stole around
3120 6, 34 | 302. The priest wears the stole around his neck and
3121 6, 34 | and hanging down in front. The deacon wears it over his
3122 6, 34 | shoulder and drawn across the chest to the right side,
3123 6, 34 | drawn across the chest to the right side, where it is
3124 6, 34 | 303. The cope is worn by the priest
3125 6, 34 | 303. The cope is worn by the priest in processions and
3126 6, 34 | services, in keeping with the rubrics proper to each rite. ~
3127 6, 34 | 304. Regarding the design of vestments, the
3128 6, 34 | the design of vestments, the conferences of bishops may
3129 6, 34 | determine and propose to the Apostolic See adaptations
3130 6, 34 | adaptations that correspond to the needs and usages of their
3131 6, 34 | 305. In addition to the traditional materials, natural
3132 6, 34 | natural fabrics proper to the region may be used for making
3133 6, 34 | that are in keeping with the dignity of the liturgy and
3134 6, 34 | keeping with the dignity of the liturgy and the person wearing
3135 6, 34 | dignity of the liturgy and the person wearing them may
3136 6, 34 | wearing them may also be used. The conference of bishops will
3137 6, 34 | conference of bishops will be the judge in this matter.93~
3138 6, 34 | 306. The beauty of a vestment should
3139 6, 34 | or pictures portraying the sacred. Anything out of
3140 6, 34 | Anything out of keeping with the sacred is to be avoided.~
3141 6, 34 | 307. Variety in the color of the vestments is
3142 6, 34 | Variety in the color of the vestments is meant to give
3143 6, 34 | effective, outward expression to the specific character of the
3144 6, 34 | the specific character of the mysteries of the faith being
3145 6, 34 | character of the mysteries of the faith being celebrated and,
3146 6, 34 | being celebrated and, in the course of the year, to a
3147 6, 34 | celebrated and, in the course of the year, to a sense of progress
3148 6, 34 | to a sense of progress in the Christian life.~
3149 6, 34 | usage should be retained for the vestment colors.~a. White
3150 6, 34 | colors.~a. White is used in the offices and Masses of the
3151 6, 34 | the offices and Masses of the Easter and Christmas seasons;
3152 6, 34 | feasts and memorials of the Lord, other than of his
3153 6, 34 | feasts and memorials of Mary, the angels, saints who were
3154 6, 34 | Saints (1 November), John the Baptist (24 June), John
3155 6, 34 | Baptist (24 June), John the Evangelist (27 December),
3156 6, 34 | Evangelist (27 December), the Chair of St. Peter (22 February),
3157 6, 34 | Peter (22 February), and the Conversion of St. Paul (
3158 6, 34 | Pentecost, celebrations of the Lord's passion, birthday
3159 6, 34 | passion, birthday feasts of the apostles and evangelists,
3160 6, 34 | martyrs. ~c. Green is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary
3161 6, 34 | in offices and Masses for the dead. ~e. Black may be used
3162 6, 34 | may be used in Masses for the dead.~f. Rose may be used
3163 6, 34 | Fourth Sunday of Lent). ~The conference of bishops may
3164 6, 34 | may choose and propose to the Apostolic See adaptations
3165 6, 34 | See adaptations suited to the needs and culture of peoples. ~
3166 6, 34 | be used, even if not of the color of the day. ~
3167 6, 34 | even if not of the color of the day. ~
3168 6, 34 | occasions are celebrated in the color proper to the day
3169 6, 34 | celebrated in the color proper to the day or the season or in
3170 6, 34 | color proper to the day or the season or in violet if they
3171 6, 34 | Masses are celebrated in the color suited to the Mass
3172 6, 34 | celebrated in the color suited to the Mass itself or in the color
3173 6, 34 | to the Mass itself or in the color proper to the day
3174 6, 34 | or in the color proper to the day or season. ~ ~
3175 6, 34 | should be made to respect the canons of art and to combine
3176 7 | VII. CHOICE OF THE MASS AND ITS PARTS~
3177 7, 34 | 313. The pastoral effectiveness of
3178 7, 34 | celebration will be heightened if the texts of readings, prayers,
3179 7, 34 | as closely as possible to the needs, religious dispositions,
3180 7, 34 | dispositions, and aptitude of the participants. This will
3181 7, 34 | by an intelligent use of the broad options described
3182 7, 34 | this chapter.~In planning the celebration, then, the priest
3183 7, 34 | planning the celebration, then, the priest should consider the
3184 7, 34 | the priest should consider the general spiritual good of
3185 7, 34 | general spiritual good of the assembly rather than his
3186 7, 34 | He should be mindful that the choice of texts is to be
3187 7, 34 | made in consultation with the ministers and others who
3188 7, 34 | others who have a function in the celebration, including the
3189 7, 34 | the celebration, including the faithful in regard to the
3190 7, 34 | the faithful in regard to the parts that more directly
3191 7, 34 | options is provided for the different parts of the Mass,
3192 7, 34 | for the different parts of the Mass, it is necessary for
3193 7, 34 | Mass, it is necessary for the deacon, readers, psalmists,
3194 7, 34 | execution will help dispose the people spiritually to take
3195 7, 34 | spiritually to take part in the eucharist.~ ~
3196 7, 34 | 314. On solemnities the priest is bound to follow
3197 7, 34 | priest is bound to follow the calendar of the church where
3198 7, 34 | to follow the calendar of the church where he is celebrating. ~
3199 7, 34 | on weekdays of Advent, the Christmas season, Lent,
3200 7, 34 | Christmas season, Lent, and the Easter season, on feasts,
3201 7, 34 | celebrated with a congregation, the priest should follow the
3202 7, 34 | the priest should follow the calendar of the church where
3203 7, 34 | should follow the calendar of the church where he is celebrating; ~
3204 7, 34 | without a congregation, the priest may choose either
3205 7, 34 | priest may choose either the calendar of the church or
3206 7, 34 | choose either the calendar of the church or his own calendar. ~
3207 7, 34 | optional memorials:~a. On the weekdays of Advent from
3208 7, 34 | December to 24 December, during the octave of Christmas, and
3209 7, 34 | octave of Christmas, and on the weekdays of Lent, apart
3210 7, 34 | Wednesday and in Holy Week, the priest celebrates the Mass
3211 7, 34 | Week, the priest celebrates the Mass of the day; but he
3212 7, 34 | priest celebrates the Mass of the day; but he may take the
3213 7, 34 | the day; but he may take the opening prayer from a memorial
3214 7, 34 | from a memorial listed in the General Roman Calendar for
3215 7, 34 | during Holy Week.~b. On the weekdays of Advent before
3216 7, 34 | Advent before 17 December, the weekdays of the Christmas
3217 7, 34 | December, the weekdays of the Christmas season from 2
3218 7, 34 | season from 2 January on, and the weekdays of the Easter season,
3219 7, 34 | on, and the weekdays of the Easter season, the priest
3220 7, 34 | weekdays of the Easter season, the priest may choose the weekday
3221 7, 34 | season, the priest may choose the weekday Mass, the Mass of
3222 7, 34 | choose the weekday Mass, the Mass of the saint or of
3223 7, 34 | weekday Mass, the Mass of the saint or of one of the saints
3224 7, 34 | of the saint or of one of the saints whose memorial is
3225 7, 34 | memorial is observed, or the Mass of a saint inscribed
3226 7, 34 | of a saint inscribed in the martyrology for that day.~
3227 7, 34 | martyrology for that day.~c. On the weekdays in Ordinary Time,
3228 7, 34 | weekdays in Ordinary Time, the priest may choose the weekday
3229 7, 34 | Time, the priest may choose the weekday Mass, the Mass of
3230 7, 34 | choose the weekday Mass, the Mass of an optional memorial,
3231 7, 34 | of an optional memorial, the Mass of a saint inscribed
3232 7, 34 | of a saint inscribed in the martyrology for that day,
3233 7, 34 | celebrates with a congregation, the priest should first consider
3234 7, 34 | priest should first consider the spiritual good of the faithful
3235 7, 34 | consider the spiritual good of the faithful and avoid imposing
3236 7, 34 | particular, he should not omit the readings assigned for each
3237 7, 34 | assigned for each day in the weekday lectionary too frequently
3238 7, 34 | sufficient reason, since the Church desires that a richer
3239 7, 34 | God's word be provided for the people.94 ~For similar reasons
3240 7, 34 | he should use Masses for the dead sparingly. Every Mass
3241 7, 34 | Mass is offered for both the living and the dead and
3242 7, 34 | for both the living and the dead and there is a remembrance
3243 7, 34 | there is a remembrance of the dead in each eucharistic
3244 7, 34 | eucharistic prayer. ~Where the faithful are attached to
3245 7, 34 | faithful are attached to the optional memorials of Mary
3246 7, 34 | optional memorials of Mary or the saints, at least one Mass
3247 7, 34 | saints, at least one Mass of the memorial should be celebrated
3248 7, 34 | given between a memorial in the General Roman Calendar and
3249 7, 34 | diocesan or religious calendar, the preference should be given,
3250 7, 34 | depending on tradition, to the memorial in the particular
3251 7, 34 | tradition, to the memorial in the particular calendar.~ ~
3252 7, 34 | 317. In the choice of texts for the
3253 7, 34 | the choice of texts for the several parts of the Mass,
3254 7, 34 | for the several parts of the Mass, the following rules
3255 7, 34 | several parts of the Mass, the following rules are to be
3256 7, 34 | They apply to Masses of the season and of the saints.~ ~
3257 7, 34 | Masses of the season and of the saints.~ ~
3258 7, 35 | readings, that is, from the Old Testament, from the
3259 7, 35 | the Old Testament, from the writings of an apostle,
3260 7, 35 | God's own teaching brings the Christian people to a knowledge
3261 7, 35 | people to a knowledge of the continuity of the work of
3262 7, 35 | knowledge of the continuity of the work of salvation.~Accordingly,
3263 7, 35 | reasons and by decree of the conference of bishops the
3264 7, 35 | the conference of bishops the use of only two readings
3265 7, 35 | places. In such a case, the choice between the first
3266 7, 35 | case, the choice between the first two readings should
3267 7, 35 | readings should be based on the norms in the Lectionary
3268 7, 35 | be based on the norms in the Lectionary and on the intention
3269 7, 35 | in the Lectionary and on the intention to lead the people
3270 7, 35 | on the intention to lead the people to a deeper knowledge
3271 7, 35 | 319. In the weekday lectionary, readings
3272 7, 35 | of every week throughout the year; therefore, unless
3273 7, 35 | these readings are for the most part to be used on
3274 7, 35 | most part to be used on the days to which they are assigned.~
3275 7, 35 | which they are assigned.~The continuous reading during
3276 7, 35 | continuous reading during the week, however, is sometimes
3277 7, 35 | sometimes interrupted by the occurrence of a feast or
3278 7, 35 | celebration. In this case the priest, taking into consideration
3279 7, 35 | taking into consideration the entire week's plan of readings,
3280 7, 35 | Masses with special groups, the priest may choose texts
3281 7, 35 | choose texts more suited to the particular celebration,
3282 7, 35 | provided they are taken from the texts of an approved lectionary.~
3283 7, 35 | 320. The Lectionary has a special
3284 7, 35 | passage from God's word the faithful may be led to a
3285 7, 35 | better understanding of the mystery they are taking
3286 7, 35 | for God's word.~Therefore the texts for proclamation in
3287 7, 35 | texts for proclamation in the liturgical assembly are
3288 7, 35 | assembly are to be chosen on the basis of their pastoral
3289 7, 35 | their pastoral relevance and the options allowed in this
3290 7, 36 | 321. The many prefaces enriching
3291 7, 36 | many prefaces enriching the Roman Missal are intended
3292 7, 36 | develop in different ways the theme of thanksgiving in
3293 7, 36 | theme of thanksgiving in the eucharistic prayer and bring
3294 7, 36 | and bring out more clearly the different facets of the
3295 7, 36 | the different facets of the mystery of salvation.~
3296 7, 36 | 322. The choice of the eucharistic
3297 7, 36 | 322. The choice of the eucharistic prayer may be
3298 7, 36 | prayer may be guided by the following norms.~a. Eucharistic
3299 7, 36 | a. Eucharistic Prayer I, the Roman Canon, which may be
3300 7, 36 | there is a special text for the prayer, «In union with the
3301 7, 36 | the prayer, «In union with the whole Church» or in Masses
3302 7, 36 | that have a special form of the prayer, «Father, accept
3303 7, 36 | this offering;» also on the feasts of the apostles and
3304 7, 36 | also on the feasts of the apostles and saints mentioned
3305 7, 36 | especially those that summarize the mystery of salvation, such
3306 7, 36 | mystery of salvation, such as the Sunday prefaces or the common
3307 7, 36 | as the Sunday prefaces or the common prefaces. ~When Mass
3308 7, 36 | celebrated for a dead person, the special formulary may be
3309 7, 36 | formulary may be inserted in the place indicated, namely,
3310 7, 36 | indicated, namely, before the intercession, «Remember
3311 7, 36 | to Sundays and holydays. ~The special formulary for a
3312 7, 36 | used with this prayer in the place indicated, namely,
3313 7, 36 | place indicated, namely, at the prayer, «In mercy and love
3314 7, 36 | provides a fuller summary of the history of salvation. It
3315 7, 36 | preface of its own.~Because of the structure of this prayer
3316 7, 36 | no special formulary for the dead may be inserted. ~e.
3317 7, 36 | that preface. even when the Mass calls for the preface
3318 7, 36 | when the Mass calls for the preface of the season.~
3319 7, 36 | calls for the preface of the season.~
3320 7, 36 | 323. In any Mass the prayers belonging to that
3321 7, 36 | on a memorial, however, the opening prayer or collect
3322 7, 36 | prayer or collect may be from the Mass itself or from the
3323 7, 36 | the Mass itself or from the common; the prayer over
3324 7, 36 | itself or from the common; the prayer over the gifts and
3325 7, 36 | common; the prayer over the gifts and prayer after communion,
3326 7, 36 | may be taken either from the common or from the weekdays
3327 7, 36 | from the common or from the weekdays of the current
3328 7, 36 | or from the weekdays of the current season. ~On the
3329 7, 36 | the current season. ~On the weekdays in Ordinary Time,
3330 7, 36 | weekdays in Ordinary Time, the prayers may be taken from
3331 7, 36 | prayers may be taken from the preceding Sunday; from another
3332 7, 36 | in Ordinary Time, or from the prayers for various needs
3333 7, 36 | and occasions listed in the Missal. It is always permissible
3334 7, 36 | permissible even to use the opening prayer from these
3335 7, 36 | continually to rephrase the themes of prayer for the
3336 7, 36 | the themes of prayer for the liturgical assembly and
3337 7, 36 | assembly and also to adapt the prayer to the needs of the
3338 7, 36 | also to adapt the prayer to the needs of the people, the
3339 7, 36 | the prayer to the needs of the people, the Church, and
3340 7, 36 | the needs of the people, the Church, and the world. During
3341 7, 36 | people, the Church, and the world. During the more important
3342 7, 36 | Church, and the world. During the more important seasons of
3343 7, 36 | more important seasons of the year, however, the proper
3344 7, 36 | seasons of the year, however, the proper seasonal prayers
3345 7, 36 | appointed for each day in the Missal already make this
3346 7, 37 | 324. The norms laid down in their
3347 7, 37 | places are to be observed for the choice of chants between
3348 7, 37 | choice of chants between the readings and the songs for
3349 7, 37 | between the readings and the songs for the processions
3350 7, 37 | readings and the songs for the processions at the entrance,
3351 7, 37 | songs for the processions at the entrance, presentation of
3352 7, 37 | entrance, presentation of the gifts, and communion.~ ~
3353 7, 38 | 325. In addition to the permissions just given to
3354 7, 38 | choose more suitable texts, the conferences of bishops have
3355 7, 38 | conferences of bishops have the right in some circumstances
3356 7, 38 | readings, but on condition that the texts are taken from an
3357 8, 38 | well - disposed Christians the liturgy of the sacraments
3358 8, 38 | Christians the liturgy of the sacraments and sacramentals
3359 8, 38 | divine grace that flows from the paschal mystery.95 The eucharist,
3360 8, 38 | from the paschal mystery.95 The eucharist, in turn, is the
3361 8, 38 | The eucharist, in turn, is the sacrament of sacraments.
3362 8, 38 | sacraments. Accordingly, the Missal provides formularies
3363 8, 38 | prayers that may be used in the various circumstances of
3364 8, 38 | circumstances of Christian life, for the needs of the whole world,
3365 8, 38 | Christian life, for the needs of the whole world, and for the
3366 8, 38 | the whole world, and for the needs of the Church, both
3367 8, 38 | world, and for the needs of the Church, both local and universal.~
3368 8, 38 | 327. In view of the broad options for choosing
3369 8, 38 | broad options for choosing the readings and prayers, the
3370 8, 38 | the readings and prayers, the Masses for various needs
3371 8, 38 | sparingly, that is, when the occasion requires. ~
3372 8, 38 | 328. In all the Masses for various needs
3373 8, 38 | unless otherwise indicated, the weekday readings and the
3374 8, 38 | the weekday readings and the chants between them may
3375 8, 38 | used, if they are suited to the celebration. ~
3376 8, 38 | 329. The Masses for various needs
3377 8, 38 | occasions are of three types:~a. the ritual Masses, which are
3378 8, 38 | Masses, which are related to the celebration of certain sacraments
3379 8, 38 | sacraments or sacramentals; ~b. the Masses for various needs
3380 8, 38 | arise or at fixed times; ~c. the votive Masses of the mysteries
3381 8, 38 | c. the votive Masses of the mysteries of the Lord or
3382 8, 38 | Masses of the mysteries of the Lord or in honor of Mary
3383 8, 38 | particular saint or of all the saints, which are options
3384 8, 38 | options provided in favor of the faithful's devotion.~
3385 8, 38 | Masses are prohibited on the Sundays of Advent, Lent,
3386 8, 38 | Sundays of Advent, Lent, and the Easter season, on solemnities,
3387 8, 38 | solemnities, on days within the octave of Easter, on All
3388 8, 38 | Holy Week. In addition, the norms in the ritual books
3389 8, 38 | In addition, the norms in the ritual books or in the Masses
3390 8, 38 | in the ritual books or in the Masses themselves also apply.~
3391 8, 38 | 331. From the selection of Masses for
3392 8, 38 | various needs and occasions, the competent authority may
3393 8, 38 | special days of prayer that the conferences of bishops may
3394 8, 38 | bishops may decree during the course of the year.~
3395 8, 38 | decree during the course of the year.~
3396 8, 38 | or pastoral advantage, at the direction of the local Ordinary
3397 8, 38 | advantage, at the direction of the local Ordinary or with his
3398 8, 38 | day except solemnities, the Sundays of Advent, Lent,
3399 8, 38 | Sundays of Advent, Lent, and the Easter season, days within
3400 8, 38 | Easter season, days within the octave of Easter, on All
3401 8, 38 | obligatory memorials, on the weekdays of Advent until
3402 8, 38 | Advent until 16 December, of the Christmas season after 2
3403 8, 38 | after 2 January, and of the Easter season after the
3404 8, 38 | the Easter season after the octave of Easter, Masses
3405 8, 38 | pastoral advantage requires, at the discretion of the rector
3406 8, 38 | requires, at the discretion of the rector of the church or
3407 8, 38 | discretion of the rector of the church or the priest celebrant,
3408 8, 38 | rector of the church or the priest celebrant, the Masses
3409 8, 38 | or the priest celebrant, the Masses corresponding to
3410 8, 38 | an optional memorial or the office is of that weekday,
3411 8 | II. MASSES FOR THE DEAD~
3412 8, 38 | 335. The Church offers Christ's paschal
3413 8, 38 | s paschal sacrifice for the dead so that on the basis
3414 8, 38 | for the dead so that on the basis of the communion existing
3415 8, 38 | so that on the basis of the communion existing between
3416 8, 38 | between all Christ's members, the petition for spiritual help
3417 8, 38 | 336. The funeral Mass has first place
3418 8, 38 | Mass has first place among the Masses for the dead and
3419 8, 38 | place among the Masses for the dead and may be celebrated
3420 8, 38 | obligation, Holy Thursday, the Easter triduum, and the
3421 8, 38 | the Easter triduum, and the Sundays of Advent, Lent,
3422 8, 38 | Sundays of Advent, Lent, and the Easter season.~
3423 8, 38 | 337. On the occasions of news of a death,
3424 8, 38 | death, final burial, or the first anniversary, Mass
3425 8, 38 | first anniversary, Mass for the dead may be celebrated even
3426 8, 38 | celebrated even on days within the Christmas octave, on obligatory
3427 8, 38 | Holy Week.~Other Masses for the dead, that is, daily Masses,
3428 8, 38 | an optional memorial or the office is of the weekday,
3429 8, 38 | memorial or the office is of the weekday, provided such Masses
3430 8, 38 | are actually offered for the dead.~
3431 8, 38 | 338. At the funeral Mass there should
3432 8, 38 | never a eulogy of any kind. The homily is also recommended
3433 8, 38 | recommended at other Masses for the dead celebrated with a congregation. ~
3434 8, 38 | 339. All the faithful, and especially
3435 8, 38 | faithful, and especially the family, should be urged
3436 8, 38 | should be urged to share in the eucharistic sacrifice offered
3437 8, 38 | eucharistic sacrifice offered for the deceased person by receiving
3438 8, 38 | 340. If the funeral Mass is directly
3439 8, 38 | Mass is directly joined to the burial rite, once the prayer
3440 8, 38 | to the burial rite, once the prayer after communion has
3441 8, 38 | has been said and omitting the rite of dismissal, the rite
3442 8, 38 | omitting the rite of dismissal, the rite of final commendation
3443 8, 38 | takes place, but only when the body is present.~
3444 8, 38 | 341. In the planning and choosing of
3445 8, 38 | planning and choosing of the variable parts of the Mass
3446 8, 38 | of the variable parts of the Mass for the dead, especially
3447 8, 38 | variable parts of the Mass for the dead, especially the funeral
3448 8, 38 | for the dead, especially the funeral Mass (for example,
3449 8, 38 | considerations bearing upon the deceased, the family, and
3450 8, 38 | bearing upon the deceased, the family, and those attending
3451 8, 38 | liturgical celebration or hear the Gospel only because of the
3452 8, 38 | the Gospel only because of the funeral. These may be non -
3453 8, 38 | never or rarely share in the eucharist or who have apparently
3454 8, 38 | who have apparently lost the faith. Priests are, after
3455 Appen1 | Appendix to the General Instruction for
3456 Appen1 | General Instruction for the Dioceses of the United States~
3457 Appen1 | Instruction for the Dioceses of the United States~The following
3458 Appen1 | Dioceses of the United States~The following notes, related
3459 Appen1 | following notes, related to the individual sections of the «
3460 Appen1 | the individual sections of the «General Instruction of
3461 Appen1 | General Instruction of the Roman Missal», include adaptations
3462 Appen1 | include adaptations made by the National Conference of Catholic
3463 Appen1 | of Catholic Bishops for the dioceses of the United States,
3464 Appen1 | Bishops for the dioceses of the United States, as well as
3465 Appen1 | documentation concerning the Eucharistic celebration,
3466 Appen1 | Particular Importance in the Catechesis of the People
3467 Appen1 | Importance in the Catechesis of the People on the Mystery of
3468 Appen1 | Catechesis of the People on the Mystery of the Eucharist" (
3469 Appen1 | People on the Mystery of the Eucharist" (nos. 5 - 15)
3470 Appen1 | Eucharist" (nos. 5 - 15) and "The Celebration of the Memorial
3471 Appen1 | and "The Celebration of the Memorial of the Lord" (nos.
3472 Appen1 | Celebration of the Memorial of the Lord" (nos. 16 48); and
3473 Appen1 | Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, «
3474 Appen1 | Norms concerning Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery» (April
3475 Appen1 | Mystery» (April 17, 1980).~The number at the beginning
3476 Appen1 | 17, 1980).~The number at the beginning of each section
3477 Appen1 | section below refers to the respective section of the «
3478 Appen1 | the respective section of the «General Instruction». Unless
3479 Appen1 | indicated, decisions of the National Conference of Catholic
3480 Appen1 | Catholic Bishops were taken at the plenary session of November,
3481 Appen1 | INVITATIONS~With regard to the adaptation of words of introduction,
3482 Appen1 | words of introduction, see the circular letter of the Congregation
3483 Appen1 | see the circular letter of the Congregation for Divine
3484 Appen1 | 1973. No. 14 reads: Among the possibilities for further
3485 Appen1 | is important to consider the admonitions, the homily
3486 Appen1 | consider the admonitions, the homily and the general intercessions.
3487 Appen1 | admonitions, the homily and the general intercessions. First
3488 Appen1 | intercessions. First of all are the admonitions. These enable
3489 Appen1 | admonitions. These enable the people to be drawn into
3490 Appen1 | fuller understanding of the sacred action, or any of
3491 Appen1 | spirit of participation. The «General Instruction of
3492 Appen1 | General Instruction of the Roman Missal» entrusts the
3493 Appen1 | the Roman Missal» entrusts the more important admonitions
3494 Appen1 | important admonitions to the priest for preparation and
3495 Appen1 | and use. He may introduce the Mass to the people before
3496 Appen1 | may introduce the Mass to the people before the celebration
3497 Appen1 | Mass to the people before the celebration begins, during
3498 Appen1 | celebration begins, during the liturgy of the word prior
3499 Appen1 | begins, during the liturgy of the word prior to the actual
3500 Appen1 | liturgy of the word prior to the actual readings, and in
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