HOLY WEEK PROCEDURES

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Arrangements: Cross bearer, Turifer, Incense, two main altar servers, 12 apostles, 12 Chairs,
towels, Apron for the priest, Soap, Water, basin (2), Jugs (2), 12 gifts (bread, hand towel),
Cope to take the Blessed Sacrament (four men needed), Decoration of the altar, Hosts (extra
for Good Friday), Ciborium.

1. ENTRANCE & LITURGY OF THE WORD

 The tabernacle should be entirely empty

 Introduction
 Entrance hymn
 Gloria: bells to be rung
 Collect
 First reading Introduction
 First reading
 Responsorial psalm
 Second reading introduction
 Second reading
 Gospel Acclamation
 Gospel (John 13:1-15)
 Homily

2. THE WASHING OF FEET

 Introduction
 Washing of feet
 No creed
 Prayer of the faithful

3. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

 Procession of Offerings
 Prayer over the offerings
 Eucharist prayer
 Communion distribution
 Prayer after communion
 No final prayer and blessing

4. TRANSFER OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

 Introduction
 Incensing the he Blessed Sacrament three times (standing and kneeling)
 Procession (Cross, candles, thurible, priest) mean while hymns are sung
 Incensing the Blessed Sacrament (door is open), while Let us all bow is being sung
 Door is closed
 Adoration starts
Introduction for the procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament
The Blessed Sacrament will now be carried in procession led by the cross bearer and
accompanied by candles and incense to the Altar of Repose. At the end of the meal, after a
hymn was sung, Jesus and His disciples left for the Mount of Olives. There in the garden he
prayed before His passion. Symbolically, the consecrated body of Christ is now taken to the
altar of repose where it will remain for adoration. Jesus looks forward to you spending time
with Him tonight just as He longed for the company of His disciples and asked them, “Could
you not watch one hour with Me?” Let us join Him to express our gratitude for His constant
presence with us in the Eucharist.
 GOOD FRIDAY

Arrangements: Kissing of the cross, empty Altar, Red vestments, Pillow for the Priest, for
the veneration: Tables, pillow, crucifix, collection boxes.

 Introduction
 The Priest and the Deacon prostrate themselves before the Altar, others kneel down.
 Silent prayer (no let us prayer)

1. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

 First reading Introduction
 First reading (Is 52:13 – 53:12)
 Responsorial psalm
 Second reading introduction
 Second reading (Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9)
 Gospel Acclamation
 Gospel (John 18:1-19:42)
 Homily
 Silent prayer
 The Solemn Intercessions (10 intensions, standing while reading, kneeling for the
prayer by the priest)

2. THE ADORATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

 Cross, lighted candle, after singing ‘Behold the.’ all kneel and for a brief moment
adore in silence.

 Standing at the door of the church - uncovers the top of the Cross nd says ‘Behold
the…’
 Center of the Church - uncovers the right arm of the Cross and says ‘Behold the…’
 Before the altar uncovers the Cross entirely ‘Behold the…’

 The Adoration of the Holy Cross for the people with candle.

3. HOLY COMMUNION
 Cloth is spread on the altar
 Corporal and the Missal put in place
 Bringing the Blessed Sacrament
 Starts with ‘At the Savior’s command….’
 No peace be with you
 Communion distribution
 Prayer after communion
 No final prayer and send off.
 Cross and candle remain on the altar.
 EASTER VIGIL

Arrangements: Lights outside, Torch, Candles for the Priest, Paschal Candle and Stand,
Incense sticks, Coal, Water (Tub), Sprinklers, Turifer.

 Lights to be put off in the beginning

 Introduction

1. THE BLESSING OF THE FIRE

 Blessing of fire and candle
 Drawing cross on the candle
 Candle Procession (The Light of Christ at end, middle and altar of the Church, 2 nd
time – all candle, 3rd time all lights)
 The Easter Proclamation

2. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

 Celebrant instructs the people
 First reading Introduction
 First reading (Gn1:1-2:2)
 Responsorial psalm
 Prayer (let us pray)

 Second reading Introduction

 Second reading (Exo 14:15 – 15:1)
 Responsorial psalm
 Prayer (let us pray)

 Third reading Introduction

 Third reading (Is 55:1-11)
 Responsorial psalm
 Prayer (let us pray)

 Gloria (bells are rung, candles)

 Collect (Let us pray)

 Fourth reading introduction

 Fourth reading (Rom 6:3-11)

 Alleluia Gospel Acclamation

 Gospel (John 18:1-19:42)
 Homily
3. BAPTISMAL LITURGY
 Introduction
 If there is new baptism
 Lessing of font
 Litany of saints

 Blessing of Baptismal water

 Prayer (lowering the paschal candle into the water three times,)

 If there is no new baptism

 Blessing of Baptismal water
 Prayer

4. RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES

 Introduction
 Renewal
 Sprinkling of Holy water

 Prayer of the faithful

4. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

 Procession of Offerings
 Prayer over the offerings
 Eucharist prayer
 Communion distribution
 Prayer after communion
 Final prayer and blessing

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