I.

INTRODUCTION
We all know many people go to Church to celebrate, but we all don’t know that
what the significance of a mass to us. Yes! We go to Church to pray and listen just like
that but we don’t give such celebration a very meaningful unlike Christmas, Advent,
etc… We all have our tradition and one of it is going to the Church every Sunday. It’s
kind of sad thinking that most of us only go there like NEVER or every Sunday only. The
Church is open everyday to all of us and we only care for what’s important. Just like this
money or Church, many will say Church but there real intention is the money. We live in
lies.

Liturgy is the customary public worship done by a specific religious group,

according to its particular beliefs, customs and traditions. Well a mass or liturgy is just a
simple word to us. We live in a very advanced technology but it doesn’t mean we should
forget everything even our tradition. We live in a place where crime is very high. Why all
of this take us away to God. Don’t blame it because it’s your choose to be with it. In
liturgy we believe and Trust God with all our heart. Why don’t we try to seek more to
God? Why don’t we try to thank Him and say sorry to Him. God is always there He know
our every action, He know every sins we have, but why He still forgive and accept us.
Because His like a parent who can never leave His children who is willing to try again
and change for the better.

Liturgy is very important because in our own prayer, there we keep our promise
to God. Sacraments seal all our promise until the time comes we’re ready to do it. And
there we go to Sacraments. Sacraments? Seven sacraments, we proudly say it but we
all know nothing that Jesus is that real sacrament. We people should try to seek
everything deeper than listening yet we don’t understand a thing. And that’s how liturgy
works. A promise will always be sealed.

II. HISTORY OF LITURGY

First 3 centuries:

Liturgy of the Word

 Jewish-Christians were excluded from the synagogues, but they continued to develop a
form of worship modeled on the Jewish service: a reading from Scripture with
interpretation, preaching, prayer and praise.
 Assembly was presided over by an apostle, a prophet or a member specially gifted by
the Holy Spirit.
  Prayers were completely free

Liturgy of the Eucharist

 Jewish-Christians continued to meet for the breaking of the bread at the Lord’s supper.
 Private homes became inadequate, so sectional meals were tried, which leads to the
danger of disunity.
 Adoption of the ceremonial eucharisitic meal instead of the community supper.

Justin Martyr (150 AD)

 all who are in the towns and in the country gather together for a communal celebration
 memoirs of the Apostles or the writings of the Prophets are read
 presider gives an address, urging hearers to practice these teachings
 all stand up together and recite prayers, written by prominent leaders
 bread and wine mixed with water offered with prayers and thanksgivings
 people chime in with ‘Amen’
 distribution of them, and the deacons bring a portion to the absent
 those who are well-to-do give whatever they will. What is gathered is depositied with the
one presiding, who therewith helps orphans and widows

4th Century:

Constantine

 Christian population rose to a vast majority all over the Western world
 Abandoned house liturgies for worship in larger public buildings
 The emperor and his family erected great buildings for worship after the fashion of
imperial buildings, palaces and halls.

Material creation

 To offset Gnosticism (all material things and creations are evil, including the human
nature of Christ), the material element of the sacrifice, the gifts of bread and wine, was
now stressed, thus developing the Offertory of the Mass.
 The altar became the center of attention, instead of the bishop himself

7th Century:

 A definite framework used by all developed through tradition

 Liturgical texts and regulations were gradually prescribed
 The Roman liturgy eventually became the liturgy of the whole Western Church in
preference to those from Alexandria, Antioch, Byzantium. Liturgical Reforms

Community vs Personal Devotion

 Non-Roman, non-Latin-speaking people evangelized

  Celts developed penance prayers to keep themselves occupied; Gauls created prayers
of affection to pass the time at Eucharist
 Worshippers lost a sense of community at Mass
 Protestants introduced vernacular liturgies and hymns that everyone could sing

Council of Trent (1563)

 In reaction to the Protestant movement, the Council reformed the liturgy by precisely
outlining the rubics, texts and behavior to be expected
 A commission composed a missal that standardized the prayers and rituals of the Mass
 Insisted on good preaching at Mass and urged people to receive communion on
Sundays
 Saint Pius V established the Congregation of Rites, a clerical commission to watch over
liturgical behavior in the Church
 Froze the form of worship that had tradition going for it, but left no room for the pulse of
the people

Pius X (1903-14)

 encouraged the use of Gregorian chant and called for writing of new Church music in the
Spirit of the liturgy
 asked all Catholics to go to Communion frequently, thus drawing their attention to a
sacrament as a major source of spiritual growth
 lowered the First Communion age from 12 or 13 to 7 or 8

Vatican Council II (1962-65)

 Local language is used (vs all Latin)

 Prayers and rituals are simplified to get back to their original intent
 Priest communicates directly with the congregation (vs facing the tabernacle)
 Scriptural readings are given great importance
 Congregation participates through spoken responses and song (vs minimal singing)
 Communion is often received in the forms of bread and wine (vs bread only)
 Introduced lay readers and lay ministers of Communion
 Designed to celebrate Jesus present among the community of believers

III. LITURGY OF ALL SACRAMENTS

A. Liturgy for Baptism
I. Celebration of Baptism
II. Presentation of the Candidates
 III. Invitation to Prayer
IV. Litany of the Saints
V. Prayer over the Water
VI. Profession of Faith
VII. Renunciation of Sin
a. [Anointing with the Oil of Catechumens]
VIII. Profession of Faith
IX. Baptism
X. Explanatory Rites
a. [Anointing after Baptism]
b. [Clothing with a Baptismal Garment]
XI. Presentation of a Lighted Candle

Rite of Reception

Celebrant: Today we welcome the family/families who are preparing for the Baptism of their

children into our community. We welcome these children today into our parish

community of _________ in the Rite of Reception.

Leader: Father, I present to you, and to the assembled community, the family/families

who is/are presenting their children as candidates for Baptism. From the _____

(surname) family, _____ and _____ (parents’ names) present their son/daughter,

_____(child’s name).

Repeat the above for each of the families who are presenting children as candidates for

Baptism

[Celebrant invites the families to come forward to the sanctuary and face the assembly.]

Rite of Naming

Celebrant: ____ & ____ (insert names of all parents presenting children) what name have you

given your child?

Parents: We have named our child ______.

Celebrant: What do you ask of God’s Church for _____ ? (insert names of children)

Parents: We ask for her/him to be baptised.

Celebrant: ____ & ____ (insert all parents’ names); You have asked to have your daughter/son

baptised. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training her/him in the
practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring her/him up to keep God’s commandments

as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. Do you clearly understand what

you are undertaking?

Parents: We do.

[Celebrant addresses the godparents if any are present]

Celebrant: Godparents, are you willing to help the parents of this child in their duty as Christian

parents?

Godparents: We are ready to support the parents in any way we can as Christian

witnesses.

[Celebrant addresses the assembled parish community]

Celebrant: Parishioners of ______ (insert parish name)

This/these child/children are now members of the family of Christ, and await the Holy

Spirit in the waters of Baptism.

And so, I ask you: Are you prepared to welcome this/these child/children, ________

(insert name/s of child/children) into this community and to support them as they grow

in faith?

Community: We are.

Celebrant: ________ (insert name/s of child/children), the Christian community welcomes you

with great joy. In its name I claim you for Christ our Saviour by the sign of the Cross.

I now trace the Cross on your forehead, and invite your parents, [and godparents] to

do the same.

Presentation of Baptismal Candle

Celebrant: I invite _______ (a member of the parish community) to come forward to for the

presentation of the baptismal candle to the family. This candle will be decorated

by the parents for their child’s baptismal day.

The parish representative traces the sign of the Cross on the child forehead and
presents the
baptismal candle to the parents.

Celebrant: We look forward to the day of _______’s (insert child’s name) Baptism.

Celebrant leads the assembly in applause as the families make their way back to their
seats.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
 All of these traditions are really good. All of the things used are very significant. I
suggest that the songs will be change to lively. So that it can emphasize a happy
day because a new child was born and welcomed in this world

B. Liturgy for Confession

I. PREPARATION OF PRIEST AND PENITENT
II. WELCOMING THE PENITENT
III. READING OF THE WORD OF GOD
IV. PENITENT'S CONFESSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PENANCE
V. PENITENT'S PRAYER AND THE PRIEST'S ABSOLUTION
VI. PROCLAMATION OF PRAISE AND DISMISSAL OF THE PENITENT
VII. SHORTER RITE

Catechist:  Good morning (afternoon/evening).  Today we are pleased to 
welcome the children and families who have prepared this season to 
celebrate the Sacrament  of Reconciliation for the first time. 

Please stand and join in singing our gathering hymn.  Gathering Hymn: 
O God of Wisdom, God of Truth (Catholic Book of Worship III, #649).  Greeting: 
Presider:  In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. 
All:  Amen. 
Presider:  The Lord be with you. 
All:  And also with you. 
Sprinkling Rite
Presider:  We are all sons and daughters of a loving God!  This morning (afternoon/ 
evening) we come together to celebrate the Sacrament of 
Reconciliation for the first time with the children who have been preparing together with 
their families. Baptism is our first sacrament  a special sacrament of welcome and forgiv
eness. 
Let us call to mind our Baptism, as we seek to recognize God’s presence in each of our 
lives. 
During the sprinkling rite, the Cantor sings “Springs of Water” (Catholic Book of Worship 
III, #87).
The Presider slowly processes throughout the congregation, accompanied by the Catec
hist who is carrying the holy water. 
The Presider returns to his chair, faces the congregation, pausing until all 
are quiet and then says: 
Presider:  Please be seated as we listen to the Word of God.100 v Liturgy of the Word
Presider:  Both of our readings today speak of God’s tender mercy for his 
people.  Listen now as we hear how Moses asks God to forgive his people, 
eventhough they have turned away from God. 
First Reading:  Exodus 32:711, 1314
Psalm:In your kindness, O my God, have mercy on me. 
A short silence is observed before the Cantor begins the Gospel Acclamation. 
Gospel Acclamation: 
All Sing: 
“Come and celebrate with me, for the lost has been found” Alleluia!  “The lost has 
been found.”  Alleluia! 
Gospel:  Luke 15:110  The Good Shepherd
Homily: 
After the homily, the Presider sits down and observes a longer silence. 

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Examination of Conscience
Presider:  Children, your parents have worked with you to prepare you to 
celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Know that they love you and wantyou to be t
he best person you can be. 
Listen carefully now as we prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of 
Reconciliation by opening up our hearts to Jesus. Read slowly, pausing 
between each reflection. 
Reader:  Think of the times when you have been able to follow Jesus’
example. 
Remember a time when you have been kind to someone who needed a 
Friend. 
Now think of a time when you might not have been kind to someone … a new student, a 
brother or sister, or even a good friend. 
Think of a time when you have not wanted to listen to your parents or teachers. Can you 
listen with your heart and understand that your parents and teachers only want the very 
best for you? 
Think of a time when it hasn’t been easy to share your games or treats with someone el
se. Can you remember how nice it was when someone shared something special with y
ou?
Think of a time when you might have done something that you knew was wrong.Can
you think of a better way to act that follows Jesus’ example of 
loving others? 
Pause for reflection. 
Lord's Prayer 
Presider:  Jesus told his disciples, “Be merciful, just as your Father is 
merciful … Forgive and you will be forgiven."  Let us join together in saying
the Lord’s Prayer. 
All:  Our Father . . . 
Presider pauses before providing instructions on how to begin individual 
Reconciliation. 
Presider: 
We have had a chance to sing and pray together, as a special wa of preparing our heart
s for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 
Children, in a few minutes, I will invite your parents to bring you forward to celebrate the 
Sacrament of Reconciliation. 
The Presider should now provide the families with the names of the Priests 
and their locations. 
Parents, we ask that you bring your child to the confessor of their choice,
 introduce them to the priest and then wait to one side (out of hearing) whilethey celebra
te the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 
Children, after you have celebrated Reconciliation, please return to your 
seats with your parents for a quiet prayer.  When your quiet prayer time is over, we invit
e you to join us in the church hall for refreshments. 
During the celebration of Reconciliation, the Cantor and musicians provide a variety of i
nstrumental and meditative music, to maintain the prayerful 
environment.
Concluding Rites
Closing Prayer
Presider:  Dear God, You are so great and so good.  You find us when we are lost, 
And You welcome us home.  You forgive us all our sins. 
Thank you God, for caring for us always.  Thank you for being with us as we celebrate 
Your love and forgiveness today. 
All:  Amen. 
Closing Hymn:  I will Sweep Away Your Transgressions

RECOMMENDATIONS:
 We all make mistakes because we’re not perfect. But confessing and reflecting
for what you have done is a good choose. So if you choose to walk on a right
path. Tis sacrament will always welcome you for you have reflected and change
for the better. I suggest that the Father might give the person a advice not just to
pray for a minute but for a day so that the person will really do reflect in those
things he/ she have done.

C. Liturgy for Communion

I. The Introductory Rites
a. Entrance Chant
 b. Greeting
c. Introduction
d. Penitential Act
e. Gloria
f. Collect
II. The Liturgy for Communion
a. Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament
b. The Lord’s Prayer
c. Sign of Peace
d. Communion
e. Silence
f. Thanksgiving
III. The Concluding Rites
a. Concluding Prayer
b. Blessing
c. Dismissal

Entrance hymn – e.g. I have called you by your name (Bernadette Farrell), By name I
have called you (Carey Landry) or Do not be afraid.

Celebrant: Dear God, you are our Creator and our parent. You know each of us by
name. We are your children. You have called us by our name and we belong to you.
As we gather in the name of Jesus this morning, we welcome all the children who wish
to begin their journey towards receiving Holy Communion next year. Please come
forward now with your parents/guardians.

The children come forward with their adult and bring with them a card with their name
on it.

Celebrant: We are all your children. Gather us in your arms and show us how to walk
closely with each other as we begin this special journey together.
Children as you step forward say your name and place your card on the display board
to show that you want to begin this journey towards meeting Jesus in Holy Communion
next year within this parish family of _________.

Each child steps forward with parent says their name and places their name on the
board or in a basket.
The board or basket with names should be kept in a special part of the church which
may be decorated to draw attention to the First Communion Programme.

Celebrant: Children, God called you by your name at your baptism and now the way to
full Communion lies before you. Set your feet firmly onto that path and learn to trust
Jesus always. Are you ready to begin this journey with Jesus as your guide?
Child: I am.

Celebrant: Parents and guardians; you have presented these children to our parish
family at the beginning of this special journey. Are you prepared to help and guide them
on their journey?

Parents: We are.

Celebrant: Father we thank you for these your children. You have called them today
and they have answered that call in our presence:
We praise you Lord and we bless you.

All: We praise you Lord and we bless you.

Celebrant: In God’s name I welcome you to begin this journey. It is a journey of faith
we will walk together. On the way we will meet Jesus often, and we will talk to Him and
listen to Him often. I invite you now to be with Jesus in his Word this morning as you
now go to your Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

Children go to liturgy while adults go back to their places.

Baptismal Renewal: Profession of Faith

This ceremony takes place on the Sunday on or after the Solemnity of All Saints.
 
The candidates are invited to gather at the font (or a suitable vessel on the sanctuary).
 
Priest: Let us pray for all those who are renewing their baptismal promises today in
preparation for Eucharist.
Baptism was the beginning of their initiation into this parish community. At their First
Holy Communion Mass they will be one with us at the table of the Lord.
 
Blessing: Father, bless these children and make them eager to share in the banquet of
Jesus.
Give them the strength of the Holy Spirit to profess the faith of your church.
 
Introduction:
Child: When we were younger our parents and godparents brought us to be baptised
as members of the Church.
 We have come today in preparation for our first communion.
With everyone gathered here we speak for ourselves.
 
Profession of Faith:
Priest: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth?

All: I do.
Priest: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was born of the virgin Mary,
was crucified, died and was buried,
rose again from the dead, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty?

All: I do.

Priest: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting?

All: I do.
 
Priest: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church.
We are proud to profess it, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

All: Amen.
 
Priest: You were baptised …..

All: `in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
 
Each child dips his/her hand into the font and blesses him/herself with the sign of the
cross (a sign of their fuller responsibility). The candidates rejoin the congregation.

Reconciliation
(This takes place at the time of the Penitential Rite during Mass).
 
Introduction: Read by a child.
At every Mass we remember that we do not always follow Jesus in the way that he asks
us. In our words and our actions we can turn away from him. Sometimes we receive the
Sacrament of Forgiveness when we come to Jesus to tell him that we are sorry. Even
when we do not receive this special sacrament we must still remember that Jesus calls
us to change and to try harder to show love to others and admit that we need his
forgiveness. As we begin this Mass we stop for a moment and remember. We think
back and ask ourselves if we need to say sorry.
(A short pause for silent reflection)

Celebrant: In this time of Advent we focus on our need of God; on the need to ` stay
awake’, change our hearts and make more room for God in our lives.

Child: God is always good.

It is wonderful that God had invited me here today to learn of his wonderful love.
God loves me.
When I turn away from God it is not good for me.
Celebrant: Lord, have mercy (or Kyrie Eleison).
All: Lord, have mercy (or Kyrie Eleison).

Child: God loves me.

When I turn back to God it is good for me.

Celebrant: Christ, have mercy (or Christe Eleison).

All: Christ, have mercy (or Christe Eleison).

Child: God loves me today and always.

I thank him for his perfect love.

Celebrant: Lord, have mercy (or Kyrie Eleison).

All: Lord, have mercy (or Kyrie Eleison)

Celebrant: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to
everlasting life. Amen.

Listen to the Word

This liturgy takes place after the Opening Prayer on the Second Sunday of Ordinary.
The gospel of each year of the cycle lends itself to subject of the sharing of the good
news and so it would be appropriate if, in his homily, the priest could speak to the
children on the importance of listening to God’s word. It is recommended that on this
day the young people do not go to Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

Celebrant: Dear children, God speaks to us in the words of the readings here at Mass
and we must listen carefully so that we may hear clearly his message for us. As part of
your preparation for First Holy Communion I ask you to come forward with your parents
to show you are going to try to listen to God and try to love his word.

The children are invited with their parents to stand at the front of the church, if possible,
near the ambo/lectern. A catechist or server brings the lectionary from the lectern to the
children.

The Celebrant signs each child’s ears with the Sign of the Cross and says:
Celebrant: Hear the Word of God.

The parent(s) sign(s) the child’s lips and says:

Parent: Speak the Word of God.

The catechist/server presents the open lectionary to the child who places his/her hand
upon it saying:
Child: I will live the Word of God.
Celebrant: Now, children, you can take your place among us. Come and listen to the
Lord as he speaks to us in the Readings.
(There may be a presentation to each child of a copy of the New Testament. In which
case the priest adds the following. In this book Jesus speaks to us his message of love,
the word of the Lord)
Children: Thanks be to God.

The children return to their seats, the lectionary is placed upon the ambo and the Liturgy
of the Word continues.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
 This is a very nice celebration for the young ones since it is the start of their
mission to spread the good news of the Lord. We all have our mission to finish
and in this sacrament will help us to keep our promise to the Lord that we will
fulfill our mission with our heart. I suggest that the song will be lively and the
Homily should somehow relate to the life of the young ones so they can also
reflect before they start their mission well

D. Liturgy for Confirmation

I. Introductory Rites
II. Liturgy of the Word
III. Rite of Confirmation
A Presentation of the Candidates
B Homily or Instruction
C Renewal of Baptismal Promises
D The Laying on of Hands
E The Anointing with Chrism
F General Intercessions
IV. Liturgy of the Eucharist
V. Concluding Rite

Entrance Rites When bishop arrives at the foot of the sanctuary, take miter and crosier
The Roman Missal [Sacramentary] is needed for the Collect (opening prayer)
Liturgy of the Word During First and Second Readings Wears miter
After Gospel Acclamation Take miter, give crosier
During Gospel Holds crosier, does not wear miter
End of Gospel Take crosier away
Homily Does not wear miter or use crosier
Confirmation Ritual (Deacon, if present, accompanies and assists bishop; best if a
server holds the Pontifical
[Confirmation Ritual Book], although the deacon can do this)
Renewal of Baptismal promises Bishop puts on miter first, needs Pontifical
[Confirmation Ritual Book]
Laying on of Hands Bishop reads the prayer from Pontifical [Confirmation Ritual Book];
all concelebrating
priests also extend hands toward the candidates
Before Anointing Begins Bring crosier and Chrism to bishop (preferably use Chrism
from parish
stock; a deacon, if present, holds the Chrism during the anointing)
During the Anointing Bishop wears mitre, holds crosier; no book needed during
Anointing
First Washing of Hands Water, soap and towel always brought to bishop; lemon not
needed
(Take crosier before washing hands; bishop removes miter after washing hands)
General Intercessions Bishop needs Pontifical [Confirmation Ritual Book]
Liturgy of the Eucharist Bishop will wash hands again as usual during Preparation of
the Gifts
Just before Prayer over the Gifts take bishop’s skullcap, place it on his chair
During the distribution of Holy Communion, clear the altar
Concluding Rites Bishop will wash his hands a third time immediately after distributing
communion
Bishop needs Roman Missal [Sacramentary] for the Post-Communion Prayer
Announcements, invitations to reception, come after Post-Communion Prayer
Bishop wears miter and holds crosier for the Final Blessing

RECOMMENDATIONS:
 This Sacrament will help people change for the better and to know more about how they
do some things that can hurt others. All of the things used are very significant that can
help them to turn again to God and reflect all the things they caused for they to learn. I
suggest that the Homily can be change that connect somehow to the people who gonna
take it.

E. Liturgy for Marriage

I. Entrance Rite
a. Gathering
b. Welcome of the bride and bridegroom (at the door of the church or at the
altar)
c. Procession (many choices for the entrance song)
d. Welcome of the congregation and introduction of the Liturgy of the Word
 II. Liturgy of the Word
a. Old Testament Scripture Reading (nine options)
b. Responsorial Psalm (seven options)
c. New Testament Scripture Reading (thirteen options)
d. Gospel Acclamation (choice of musical settings)
e. Gospel (ten options)
f. Homily (based on the Scriptures, Church teaching on marriage, and the couple’s
lives)
a. Rite of Marriage
b. Address to the couple
c. Questions regarding intentions
d. Consent (two choices of vows for the couple to speak to each another; a third
alternative, when pastoral circumstances dictate, has the priest or deacon pose
the vows as questions)
e. Reception of the consent (may be accompanied with a musical acclamation by
the assembly)
f. Blessing and Exchange of Rings (three prayer options)
g. General Intercessions (three suggested forms available, personalization
possible) with the Nuptial Blessing (three options)
III. Concluding Rite
a. The Lord’s Prayer
b. Communion Service (optional, under certain circumstances and in accord with
the policy of the local diocese, if Mass cannot be celebrated and distribution of
Communion by a deacon is desired)
c. Blessing (a simple blessing or four solemn blessing options)
d. Dismissal (three options)
e. Recessional (many choices for music)

Entrance Rite
The assembly stands. The entrance hymn is sung while the priest, ministers (e.g.,
lectors, altar servers), and the wedding party process to the altar. The Rite of
Marriage says this about the procession: "If there is a procession to the altar, the
ministers go first, followed by the priest, and then the bride and bridegroom. According to
local custom, they may be escorted by at least their parents and the two witnesses.
Meanwhile, the entrance song is sung" (#20).  When the entrance hymn is finished, the
priest leads the assembly in the sign of the cross.

Greeting
The priest greets the assembly, and the people respond.

Gloria
The Gloria is sung, preferably by the whole assembly. (The Gloria is the hymn that
begins, "Glory to God in the highest...") Note that the Penitential Act is omitted
(see statement from the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship)

Opening Prayer
The priest invites the assembly to pray, then offers one of several possible prayers for
the bride and groom. At the conclusion of the prayer, the assembly is seated for the
Liturgy of the Word.

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading
The first reading (from the Old Testament) is proclaimed by the lector. At the conclusion
of the reading, the lector says, "The Word of the Lord," and the assembly responds,
"Thanks be to God."

Responsorial Psalm
The cantor or choir sings a psalm, and the assembly sings the response.

Second Reading
The second reading (from a book of the New Testament other than the Gospel) is
proclaimed by the lector. At the conclusion of the reading, the lector says, "The Word of
the Lord," and the assembly responds, "Thanks be to God."

Gospel Acclamation
The assembly stands. A cantor leads the assembly in singing the Gospel Acclamation,
usually the Alleluia (except during Lent, when another acclamation is used).

Gospel
The priest (or deacon) proclaims the Gospel. At the conclusion, he says, "The Gospel of
the Lord," and the assembly responds, "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ." The assembly
sits.

Homily
The priest (or deacon) offers a homily drawn from the Scripture readings. According to
the Rite of Marriage, "He speaks about the mystery of Christian marriage, the dignity of
wedded love, the grace of the sacrament and the responsibilities of married people,
keeping in mind the circumstances of this particular marriage."

Rite of Marriage

Address and Statement of Intentions

All stand, including the bride and groom. The priest asks the couple to state their
intentions about their freedom of choice, faithfulness to each other, and the acceptance
and upbringing of children (unless the couple are beyond the child-bearing years).

Consent and Exchange of Vows

The priest invites the couple to declare their consent to be married, which they do by
stating their marriage vows. The Rite of Marriage offers several different options for the
vows.
Although it is not called for by the Rite of Marriage, a brief musical acclamation may be
sung after the exchange of vows.

Blessing and Exchange of Rings

The priest blesses the wedding rings. The groom places his wife's ring on her finger, and
the bride places her husband's ring on his finger. The Rite of Marriage provides three
options for the blessing of the rings.
Although it is not called for by the Rite of Marriage, a brief musical acclamation may be
sung after the exchange of vows.
Although it is not called for by the Rite of Marriage, in some places it is customary for the
newly married couple to exchange a simple kiss after the exchange of rings, perhaps
prompted by the presider stating, "You may now exchange a kiss."

Profession of Faith
If the wedding occurs on a Sunday or a solemnity, the assembly recites the Creed ("I
believe in one God. . .").

Prayer of the Faithful

The Prayer of the Faithful, or General Intercessions, are read by a lector, cantor, or
another designated person. The reader usually offers the prayer ("For . . ., we pray to
the Lord.") and the assembly responds to each prayer with an appropriate response,
such as, "Lord, hear our prayer."
 Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts

The assembly sits and sings the Offertory Song while the altar is prepared and the gifts
of bread and wine are brought to the altar. According to the Rite of Marriage, "other gifts
for the needs of the Church or the poor" may also be brought to the altar at this time.
The bride and groom, or others from the assembly, may bring these gifts forward. When
the priest says, "Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may
be acceptable to God, the almighty Father," the assembly stands.

Eucharistic Prayer
The priest prays the Eucharistic prayer (parts of which he may sing). The Roman Missal
provides four options for this prayer. During the Eucharistic prayer, the assembly offers
three acclamations, which are usually sung:

Sanctus ("Holy, Holy")

Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

Communion Rite

The Lord's Prayer

The assembly prays or sings together the Lord's Prayer (the Our Father).

Nuptial Blessing
The presider faces the couple and prays over them. The Rite of Marriage provides three
different options for the Nuptial Blessing.

Sign of Peace
The presider invites the assembly to offer one another a sign of peace. The newly
married couple and people in the assembly exchange a sign of peace (a handshake or
kiss, usually accompanied by the words, "Peace be with you") with those immediately
around them.

Lamb of God
The priest breaks the host (Eucharistic bread) while the assembly sings the "Lamb of
God." The assembly usually kneels when the song concludes.

Communion
The priest (often with the help of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) distributes
the Eucharistic bread and wine to the assembly, beginning with the newly married
couple. An appropriate song is usually sung as the assembly proceeds to the altar for
communion.

Concluding Rite

Blessing
The priest prays a solemn blessing over the married couple; the whole assembly
participates in the blessing by repeatedly responding, "Amen." Optionally, the blessing
may be sung. In some places, the couple is invited to exchange a kiss after the blessing.

Dismissal
The priest dismisses the assembly, which responds, "Thanks be to God."

RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Marriage is a very important day on a person’s life because as a couple you’ll seal
your promise to each other. All of the things used in this sacrament are really
significant to both the couples to unite each other and trust in other. I suggest that
the music should be somehow very meaningful for the both couple to really feel
their love to each other.

Recessional
The couple, the bridal party, the ministers, and the priest process out of the church,
usually accompanied by a song or instrumental music.

F. Liturgy for Holy Orders

I. Introductory Rites
II. Liturgy of the Word
III. Liturgy of Ordination
IV. Election
V. Calling of Candidates
 VI. Presentation of Candidates
VII. Election by the Bishop and Assent of the People
VIII. Homily
IX. Promises of the Elect
X. Promise of Obedience
XI. Litany of Supplication
XII. Invitation to Prayer
XIII. Litany
XIV. Concluding Prayer
XV. Laying on of Hands and Prayer of Ordination
XVI. Laying on of Hands
XVII. Prayer of Ordination
XVIII. Explanatory Rites
XIX. Investiture with Stole and Chasuble
XX. Anointing of Hands
XXI. Presentation of Bread and Wine
XXII. Kiss of Peace
XXIII. Liturgy of Eucharist
XXIV. Concluding Rite
Election:
After the Gospel, those to be ordained are called forward by a deacon. After they
have all come forward, a priest who has been involved in their formation presents
them to the Church and asks the bishop to ordain them. After inquiring if they are
worthy to be ordained, the bishop accepts the request
of the priest and the people show their consent by saying “Amen.” It is common also
to clap at this point.
Homily:
The instructional homily speaks about the nature of the priesthood according to the
teaching of the Second Vatican Council. It speaks about how the work of Christ the
teacher, priest and shepherd continues through the ministerial priesthood. It also
states that priests are to be co-workers with the bishop, joined with him in the task of
exercising the priestly office in service to the People of God. It reminds those to be
ordained that they are to model their lives on the Good Shepherd “who came not to
be served but to serve, and to seek out and save what was lost.”
Promises:
There are five promises to be made by those who are to be ordained:
• Promise to discharge the office of priesthood in the presbyter rank as worthy fellow
workers with the Order of Bishops.
• Promise to exercise the ministry of the Word worthily and wisely, preaching the
Gospel and teaching the Catholic faith.
• Promise to celebrate faithfully and reverently the mysteries of Christ handed down
by the Church, especially the sacrifice of the Eucharist and the sacrament of
Reconciliation, for the glory of God and the sanctification of the Christian people.
• Promise to implore God’s mercy upon the people entrusted to their care by
observing the command to pray without ceasing.
• Promise to be united more closely every day to Christ the High Priest, who offered
himself for us to the Father as a pure sacrifice and to consecrate themselves to God
for the salvation of all.
Promise of Obedience:
After they have made these promises, each one to be ordained goes before the
bishop and makes a promise of obedience. As he does so, he kneels before the
bishop and places his hands between those of the bishop. The bishop asks him: “Do
you promise respect and obedience to me and my successors?” The man to be
ordained must answer yes to this question if he is to be ordained.
Litany of Supplication:
All of the candidates then lie prostrate on the floor and the Litany of the Saints is
sung. This prayer
asks for the intercession of the saints in order that God may look favorably upon
those to be ordained.
A prayer follows asking that the Holy Spirit may be poured upon them. While these
prayers are being prayed, the faithful are to join their prayers for the candidates to
those of the bishop.
Laying on of Hands:
The gift of the Holy Spirit is conferred upon those to be ordained by the laying on of
hands and the prayer of ordination. At the ordination of a priest, the ordaining bishop
lays hands on each man to be ordained a priest. All of the priests who are present
then lay hands on each candidate as well. This communal laying on of hands is to
symbolize the fact that they are to be ordained into the presbyter college of the local
Church. The priests are to lay hands on these candidates in silence. This is in
keeping with an ancient text found in the Apostolic Tradition which is believed to
have been written by
Hippolytus in 280 A.D. He states that this common laying on of hands takes place at
a priest’s ordination, because “they all have a common and similar spirit.”
Prayer of Ordination:
The bishop alone then says the prayer of ordination. It alludes to Aaron and the
seventy elders called
by Moses as Old Testament figures that prefigure the presbyters (priests) who will
work as coworkers of the bishop. The prayer is directed to the Father, who by the
power of the Holy Spirit provides for the various forms of ministry within the Church
of Christ. After speaking of the various forms of ministry exercised within the Church,
it states that the priests are those who assist the apostles in making
Christ present in the Church today. It asks for the spirit of holiness for the new
priests so that they may help to sanctify God’s people. It also asks that they may be
configured to Christ the priest and spotless victim. While this prayer is being prayed,
the faithful are to join their prayers silently to those of the bishop. Once this prayer is
concluded, the men being ordained are priests. The rites which follow are
explanatory rites.
Investiture with Stole and Chasuble:
The first explanatory rite consists in the bestowal of the stole and chasuble upon the
newly ordained. In most cases, the newly ordained entered the church wearing a
stole tied at the side as for a deacon. It is now adjusted to be worn as proper for a
priest, hanging down on both sides. Another priest assists in this and then helps the
new priest to put on a chasuble. This is the proper vestment for a priest and bishop
to wear for the celebration of the Eucharist. It is given to a priest because only he
and a bishop may validly celebrate the Mass. He is to wear this whenever he
presides at Mass.
Anointing of Hands:
The bishop now anoints the palms of each of the new priests. As he does so, he is
to say: “The Lord Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed with the Holy Spirit, guard
and preserve you, that you may sanctify the Christian people and offer sacrifices to
God.” This anointing is a symbol of the anointing with the Holy Spirit which took
place through the imposition of hands and the prayer of ordination. It
also symbolizes the priest’s distinctive participation in Christ’s priesthood by the
sacrifice he will offer with his hands.
Presentation of Bread and Wine:
The bread and the wine are the symbols of the priest’s duty to offer the sacrifice of
the Holy Eucharist at Mass and to follow the example of Christ crucified. They are
brought up by members of the assembly and presented to a deacon who takes them
to the bishop. The bishop then presents them to each newly ordained priest saying:
“Receive from the Holy People of God the gifts to be offered to
God. Know what you do, imitate what you celebrate, and conform your life to the
mystery of the Lord’s cross.” This gesture ties the rite of ordination directly to the
Eucharistic context and to the priest’s service on behalf of the people of God.
Kiss of Peace:
The bishop and all of the priests present give the kiss of peace to the newly ordained
priests. This is to seal their admittance to the rank of coworkers with the bishop and
the other members of the local clergy who assist the bishop in his diocese. The other
priests welcome the newly ordained as a fellow coworker in their shared ministry.
This does not replace the rite of peace at Communion. It is at the ordinary rite of
peace that peace is to be exchanged among all the members of the assembly.
 The Mass now continues as usual. The newly ordained now serve as concelebrants
with the bishop.
This is the first Mass that they will celebrate.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Being a priest is somehow hard because you commit yourself to God only. But
this way it helps many people be inspired by those priests and help them in their
problems. I suggest that not just the soon-to-be-priest should be oriented but also
the family so that they can all reflect in everything they do.

G.Liturgy for Anointing of the Sick

I. INTRODUCTION
II. INTRODUCTORY RITES
a. Greeting
b. Sprinkling with Holy Water
c. Instruction
d. Sacrament of Penance (L) or Penitential Rite
III. LITURGY OF THE WORD
a. Reading
b. Response
IV. LITURGY OF ANOINTING
a. Litany
b. Laying on of Hands
c. Prayer over the Oil
-Thanksgiving over blessed Oil
-Blessing of Oil (L)
d. Anointing (L)
e. Prayer after Anointing
f. The Lord’s Prayer
V. [LITURGY OF HOLY COMMUNION]
a. Communion (L)
b. Silent Prayer
c. Prayer after Communion
VI. CONCLUDING RITE
a. Blessing (L)

Introductory Prayers
The three introductory prayers that follow are very much the same as those ordinarily used for a
priest's visit to the home of a sick person. They are preceded by the peace-greeting, the
sacramental of sprinkling with holy water, which commonly is a reminder of baptism and an
occasion for renewing the baptismal promises, confession if the person wishes to confess, and
a little sermon in which the priest offers some consoling thoughts along with a summary of the
nature and effects of the sacrament of the sick (see the introduction). If time permits the priest
may choose to read one of the psalms and one or the other gospel passages taken from the rite
of visitation and care of the sick.

3. Arriving at the place where the sick person is confined, the priest on entering the room says:

P: God's peace be in this home.

All: And in all who live here.

4. The priest places the holy oil on the table, and then vests in surplice and stole. Next he
presents a crucifix to be devoutly kissed by the sick person. After that he sprinkles holy water in
the form of a cross on the patient, the room, and the bystanders, saying:

Purify me with hyssop, Lord, and I shall be clean of sin. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than
snow. Have mercy on me, God, in your great kindness. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.

All: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

P: Purify me with hyssop, Lord, and I shall be clean of sin. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than
snow.

If the patient wishes to go to confession, he hears his confession and absolves him. Then he
speaks words of consolation to him and if time permits briefly explains the power and efficacy of
this sacrament. When advisable he adds words of encouragement and directs the patient's
thoughts to hope of everlasting life.

5. Next he says:

P: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. P: The Lord be with
you. All: May He also be with you.

The plural form used in the next prayer is by no means the majestic plural but a relic of the days
when a number of priests assisted. Now it can refer to those who assist the priest.

Let us pray.

Lord Jesus Christ, as we, in all humility, enter this home, let there enter with us abiding
happiness and God's choicest blessings. Let serene joy pervades this home and charity
abounds here and health never fail. Let no evil spirits approach this place but drive them far
away. Let your angels of peace take over and put down all wicked strife. Teach us, O Lord, to
recognize the grandeur of your holy name. Sanctify our humble visit and bless what we are
about to do; you who are holy, you who are kind, you who abde with the Father and the Holy
Spirit forever and ever.

All: Amen.

Let us pray and beseech our Lord Jesus Christ to bless this dwelling more and more and all
who live in it. May He give them an able guardian angel. May He prompt them to serve Him and
to ponder the wonders of His law. May He ward off all diabolical powers from them, deliver them
from all fear and anxiety, and keep them in good health in this dwelling; He who lives and reigns
with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever.

All: Amen.

Let us pray.

Hear us, holy Lord Father, almighty everlasting God, and in your goodness send your holy angel
from heaven to watch over and protect all who live in this home, to be with them and give them
comfort and encouragement; through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

6. If time does not permit, all or part of the foregoing prayers may be omitted. Next comes as
usual the general confession of sins (Confiteor), after which the priest says:

May almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you your sins, and lead you to everlasting life.

All: Amen.

P: May the almighty and merciful Lord grant you pardon, absolution, and remission of your sins.

All: Amen.

Invocation of the Trinity and Anointing

Rubric no. 7 directs the bystanders to recite the penitential psalms and Litany of the Saints while
the priest is performing the anointings. This was well advised in former days when the prayers
and forms were said in Latin. In our present practice it is surely preferable to have the people
listen to the stately official prayers and make the responses as indicated.
7. Before the priest begins to anoint the sick person he invites all present to pray for him. And if
circumstances are favorable and those present are able to do so they should recite the seven
penitential psalms and Litany of the Saints or other prayers while the priest administers the
sacrament. First the priest extends his right hand over the head of the sick person, saying:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; may any power the devil has
over you be destroyed by the laying-on of our hands and by calling on the glorious and blessed
Virgin Mary, Mother of God, her illustrious spouse, St. Joseph, and all holy angels, archangels,
patriarchs, prophets, apostles, martyrs, confessors, virgins, and all the saints.

All: Amen.

8. Next he dips his thumb in the holy oil, and anoints the sick person in the form of a cross on all
bodily members indicated below, pronouncing in each instance the respective form as follows:*

* In the case of bodily members which are double, the right organ is anointed at the place
indicated in the form by the +, and the left organ before the remaining words are completed.--
Trans.

Anointing the Eyes (on the eyelids)

By this holy anointing and by His most tender mercy may the Lord forgive you all the evil you
have done through the power of sight.

All: Amen.

9. After every anointing the assistant, provided he is in holy orders, otherwise the priest himself,
wipes the part anointed with a fresh pellet of cotton or similar material. These pellets are
deposited in a clean receptacle and later taken to church where they are burned and the ashes
thrown into the sacrarium.

Anointing the Ears (on the lobes)

By this holy anointing and by His most tender mercy may the Lord forgive you all the evil you
have done through the power of hearing.

All: Amen.

Anointing the Nose (on each nostril)

By this holy anointing and by His most tender mercy may the Lord forgive you all the evil you
have done through the sense of smell.

All: Amen.
Anointing the Mouth (on closed lips)

By this holy anointing and by His most tender mercy may the Lord forgive you all the evil you
have done through the sense of taste and the power of speech.

All: Amen.

Anointing the Hands (on the palms)

By this holy anointing and by His most tender mercy may the Lord forgive you all the evil you
have done through the sense of touch.

All: Amen.

10. Note as said above that priests are anointed on the back of the hands, not on the palms.

Anointing the Feet (either on the instep or sole)

By this holy anointing and by His most tender mercy may the Lord forgive you all the evil you
have done through the ability to walk.

All: Amen.

11. The anointing of feet, as has been said, may be omitted for any good reason.

12. When the priest has finished the anointings he rubs his thumb with particles of bread, then
washes his hands and wipes them with a towel. The water used for this purpose together with
the bread is later thrown into the sacrarium, or for lack of such, into another decent receptacle.
Afterward the priest says:

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Our Father (the rest inaudibly until:)

P: And lead us not into temptation. All: But deliver us from evil.

P: Save your servant.

All: Who trusts in you, my God.

P: Lord, send him (her) aid from your holy place.

All: And watch over him (her) from Sion.

P: Let him (her) find in you, Lord, a fortified tower.

All: In the face of the enemy.

P: Let the enemy have no power over him (her).

All: And the son of iniquity be powerless to harm him (her).

P: Lord, heed my prayer.

All: And let my cry be heard by you.

P: The Lord be with you.

All: May He also be with you.

Let us pray.

Lord God, who spoke through your apostle James, "Is anyone of you sick? He should call in the
priests of the Church, and have them pray over him, while they anoint him with oil in the name
of the Lord. That prayer, said with faith, will save the sick person, and the Lord will restore him
to health. If he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him." We beg you, our Redeemer, to
cure by the grace of the Holy Spirit this sick man's (woman's) infirmity. Heal his (her) wounds,
and forgive his (her) sins. Rid him (her) of all pain of body and mind. Restore him (her), in your
mercy, to full health of body and soul, so that having recovered by your goodness, he (she) may
take up his (her) former duties. We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father and the
Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.

All: Amen.

Let us pray.

We entreat you, Lord, to look with favor on your servant, N., who is weak and failing, and
refresh the life you have created. Chastened by suffering, may he (she) know that he (she) has
been saved by your healing; through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Let us pray.

Holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, in pouring out the grace of your blessing on the
bodies of the sick, you show your loving care for your creatures. And so now as we call on your
holy name, come and free your servant from his (her) illness and restore him (her) to health;
reach out your hand and raise him (her) up; strengthen him (her) by your might; protect him
(her) by your power; and give him (her) back in all desired well-being to your holy Church;
through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

13. Lastly, if the patient's condition allows, the priest may add a few well-chosen words,
inspiring him to resist the temptations of the devil, and if death comes to expire peacefully in the
Lord.

14. He should leave some holy water for the use of the sick person and also a crucifix, unless
he has one, so that he may often gaze on it and devoutly kiss it and embrace it.

15. He should likewise instruct the family or the nurse to notify the pastor immediately if the sick
person gets worse or approaches the last agony, so that the priest may be present to assist the
dying and commend his soul to God. But if death is imminent the priest should say the prayers
for the commendation of a departing soul before he leaves the house.

16. All that pertains to the care and visitation of the sick, the prayers for the dying, the
commendation of a departing soul, and the burial rites are found below in their proper place.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
 This Sacrament show how much God love us that He hurts whenever some
people suffer not just emotionally but also physically. It can inspire not just one
person but all for it help them be brave in every challenges they’re facings. I
suggest that many people should not just pray for their own but also to some
people who is suffering even though they don’t know or they’re not blood related.

IV. REALIZATION
 Looking back to what I just said in my introduction Mass is a very important to us.
Why? Because as we walk to the path we’re going through. All it does is guide as
because we people are the master of fate. Sacraments, the only thing that pops-
up in our mind is the seven sacraments but we won’t know that Jesus is the real
sacraments. Why? Because we’re only seeking for what we only know. We
always try to give up halfway. Maybe this words I’m stating is very deep, but if
 you try to be strong in reaching your goal you’ll understand how meaningful it is.
Mass is a very wonderful celebration for me. Because I realize even though it is
only 1 hour long it leaves a very wonderful message to everyone. Every
sacrament leaves a very wonderful feeling but they’re all the same. Well it has
only one thing and that is the love of God to us.

V. CONCLUSION
 Liturgy will always be in your life because with it you know which are wrong and
bad it might have lectures in it but it is just a challenge that you should face.
Liturgy may seem tiring because it has many part but don’t you get it, all of it are
the witness in the promise you make. It will seal everything you say. It is very
important that we should all know how these sacraments will help us because we
won’t able to learn without our experiences.

VI. RESOURCES
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