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Celebrating the Canadian Liturgical Books Part One National Bulletin on Liturgy is published by CCCB PUBLICATIONS, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. It appears in spring, summer, fall and winter.
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Editor: Margaret Sick ... ------, Editorial Office: !:,:::, I would like __ on Celebrating the Canadian Liturgical Books Part One Dedication This .issue.ofthe NatiouaLBulletin on Liturgy is d@diGated to DOFethy Rio{ile1le,-secretary to the National Liturgy Office (1975-2002) on the occasion of her retirement. I am very happy at this time to congratulate and thank Dorothy Riopelle on the occasion of her retirement from the National Uturgy Office. It is with great sadness, however, that I see her leave, as this wiU be a vacancy impossible to fiU. Her many years of experience made it possible far me to move into the position of Director with confidence in the midst of my fear and trembling. She gently guided me through responsibilities as they came up at the office-prayer services far the Permanent Council Meetings, liturgies at the Confer ence, liturgies at the Plenary, meetings with the Episcopal Commission far Uturgy, etc. The list goes on and on. I also had the pleasure of working with Dot as she assisted me in organizing two National Meetings during my time as Director. There were so very many details required in the carrying out of these meetings and Dot did them with the greatest of ease thanks to her experience of National Meetings in the past (as Pat said she organized eight of those in aU). I never had to worry about the details as Dot had those weU in hand. My prayer far Dot at this time is that she and Ken are able to spend quality time together at their beautiful property in Navan and possibly to take that extra trip they did not have time to take while Dot was working. May God bless both Dot and Ken far their generos ity to the Church in Canada and may they have many happy years of retirement together and with their daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren. Thanks, Dot, l'U miss you!!! DonnaKeUy Director, ( 1996-present) Acknowledgements Quotations from the English translation of the Rite of Baptism for Children © 1969, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. (ICEL); quotations from the English translation of the Rite of Marriage© 1969, ICEL; quotations from the English translation of the Roman Missal© 1973, ICEL; quotations from the English translation and original texts of the Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum© 1982, ICEL; quotations from the English translation of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the Directory for Masses with Children, and the Introduction to the Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children from Documents on the Liturgy, 1968-1979: Conciliar, Papal, and Curial Texts © 1982, ICEL; quotations from the English translation, original texts, general introduction and pastoral notes of the Order of Christian Funerals© 1985, ICEL; quotations from the English translation, original texts, additional notes of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults © 1985, ICEL; quotations from the English translation of the Book of Blessings© 1987, ICEL; quotations from the English translation of the Ceremonial of Bishops© 1989, ICEL; quotations from the provisional English translation of the Ordination of Bishops, Priests and Deacons (editio typica altera, 1989) © ICEL; quotations from the provisional English translation of the Order for Celebrating Marriage (editio typica altera, 1991) © 1996, ICEL. All rights reserved. Quotations from Sunday Celebration of the Word and Hours© 1995, Concacan, Inc. All rights reserved. Quotations from Music in Catholic Worship © 1983, United States Catholic Conference (USCC), Washington, OC; quotations from the English translation of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal © 2000, NCCB/USCC. All rights reserved. 2 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Contents Page Acknowledgements ...... 2 About This Issue ...... 4 Celebrating the Canadian Liturgical Books Music for the Sunday Assembly From Across the Nation: Considering Dot ...... 51 Index to Volume 34 (2001) 54 Announcements Nationwide Networking ...... 4 Summer Institute in Pastoral Liturgy ...... 50 The North American Forum on the Catechumenate 63 Summer School in Liturgical Studies 2002 ...... 64 Volume 35 • Number 168 • 3 About This Issue ne of the most serious responsibili In this (and the next) issue of the Bulletin ties of the conferences of bishops is we celebrate the treasure of our liturgical Oto provide ritual books for use in books and hereby acknowledge the work the liturgy. To this purpose the Canadian of the unnamed individuals who worked Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) so hard to shape them for the Church, for joined with the bishops of other English the English-speaking world, and for speaking countries of the world to form Canada. the International Committee on English The presentations about the books are in the Liturgy (ICEL) in order to apply lin offered from the perspective of those guistic, theological and other valuable whose ministries require familiarity with expertise from around the world to the the particular books in order to open up task of bringing the Latin editio typica texts some of the hidden treasures within, and to life in the language of the people. thus enrich the ministries of those who The CCCB, like the other members of care for God's people across Canada. ICEL, takes the basic text from ICELand In addition we continue our commitment shapes it for use in the liturgy in their own to provide music suggestions for the locale. For this reason, liturgical books in Sunday assembly until such time as a com the various English-speaking countries are panion to the not identical; local culture and local need Catholic Book of Warship III becomes available. Predictably, the index feed into the decisions made by the con to the 2001 Bulletins (Vol. 34) is also ferences in shaping the liturgical books included. that will guide celebration in communities IIJ throughout their countries. Nationwide Networking very now and then, the National Liturgy Office become aware of / E. materials dealing with liturgical topics, which have been devel- // oped by- various dioceses across the country. In an effort to raise awareness of the existence of these materials we plan to announce -.....~t.reir"'a~ai~al!>iiR}'~iA the Natir:mai~Bulle!in on ~iturgy. If you have any such materials that you woulp like to make available please send us: • the name of the resource • a brief description if its contents • price, if any , • contact information for those who Wish to place an order by phone, fax, and/or e-mail · / · • · .. Once we receive your announcement we will announce its availability. /. ' / // - - Sample copies can be forward~d to the National Liturgy Office, \ . / 90 Parent Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario r K1N 781 4 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Check Your Liturgical Library The Canadian liturgical books are easily Rite of Confirmation (1987) identifiable: Hardcover and Softcover editions • Without exception, the words Marriage: Ritual and Pastoral Notes "Approved by the National Liturgical (1979)*t Office for use in Canada" appear on Also available: Pastoral Guidelines for the back of the title page. Interchurch Marriages between • They are published by the Anglicans and Roman Catholics in Publications Service of the Canadian Canada (bilingual) (1987) Conference of Catholic Bishops. Pastoral Care of the Sick ( 1983) Can You Find These on Communion of the Sick: Ritual and Your Shelf? Pastoral Notes for Lay Ministers (1988) Communion of the Sick - Participation Sacramentary ( 1983 Edition) Aid Masses with Children (1975) A Supplement to the Sacramentary* Order of Christian Funerals ( 1990) t (1991) Vigils and Related Rites from the Order new optional memorials, memorials of Christian Funerals - Participation Aid and votive masses for the diocese of Liturgical Calendar: Guidelines for Canada (for study and comment) Pastoral Liturgy (annual) Eucharistic Prayer for Masses for Various Occasions ( 1996) Sunday Celebration of the Word and Hours (1995) Lectionary: Sundays and Solemnities Large Edition and Study Edition 1 (1992) Pastoral Notes (Canadian Studies in Ambo, Chapel and Study Editions Liturgy, No. 6) Lectionary: Weekday A and B ( 1994) A Book of Blessings ( 1981) Ambo and Study Editions A Canadian publication that predates Weekday Lectionary (1974) the Latin editio typica ( 1984). Ambo and Study Editions Catholic Book of Worship III ( 1994) source for readings for ritual and Choir, Pew and Instrumental Editions votive masses and masses for various Cassette Series occasions The Rite of Penance was never published New Introductions to the Sacramentary in a ritual edition in Canada. The paper and Lectionary ( 1983) back edition, published in 1975, is long out-of-print. A study resource for the rite Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is included in National Bulletin on Liturgy (1987) #164, Vol. 34, Spring 2001 "The Rite of Rite of Baptism for Children ( 1989) Penance: Trying It Again for the Very First The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2000) envisions two books of readings: the lectionary and the book of the gospels. It is clear that in this vision the lectionary does not contain any gospel passages. The current Canadian lectionary is both lectionary and book of the gospels; therefore, in the absence of a book of the gospels, our lectionary may be carried in the entrance procession. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 5 Check Your Liturgical Library Time." Also available from the CCCB is ume set published by Catholic Book Penance Celebrations (1981), which Publishing Company (1975) is approved incl!!d~~ 15 ~.e.kbra.Pon omlin.e.s,, J5.fQcrns fot use in Canada. for community examination of con The Canadian Conference of Catholic science, and 23 pages of prayer for use in Bishops has not published the Roman celebrations. Pontifical (prayer texts) or the Cere monial of Bishops (instructions). The Published Outside Canada, ICEL translation of the Ceremonial of Approved for Use in Canada Bishops is available from The Liturgical A Canadian edition of the Liturgy of the Press (1989). The ordination ritual is cur Hours was never published. The four-vol- rently under revision. III * Currently out-of-print t For location of NRSV readings for these rites in the Sunday and Weekday lectionaries, see the material available from the National Liturgy Office. Liturgical Books of an Earlier Church Rituals Readings liber sacramentarum (or sacramentarium) apostolus = "[the] apostle" (Later, epistolar ="book of the sacraments" (or "sacramen ium = [the] book of epistles or letters) tary") This was the book for the first reader, the The president's book (bishop or presbyter) book of epistles, sometimes called the apos containing the variable prayers and pref tolicum. aces for the eucharist and the other sacra evangelium (or evangeliarum) = "[the] ments. The unchanging parts (the ordinary gospel" (or "the book of the gospels") of the Mass and the remaining part of the canon of the Mass, for example) were not This was a separate book for the gospel included, since it was presumed that these reading (used by the deacon). had been committed to memory. lectionarium = a book of lections or read ordines = "[the] orders" meaning the ings, whether from the epistles or from the orderly manner of celebrating the rites; gospels1 thus "ordinal" There was a lectionarium epistolarum, or, The Roman ardines or ordinals, meaning more briefly, an epistolarium, and a lec "service books," set down the regulations tionarium evangelarum, or, more briefly, an for the external ceremonies for Roman sta evangeliarum. We are speaking, then, of an tional celebrations. Each book is an ardo; "epistle lectionary" and a "gospel lec thus Ordo Romanus I. tionary." The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2000) envisions two books of scriptural texts for liturgi cal use: the lectionary and the book of the gospels. h is clear that in this vision the lectionary does not contain any gospel passages. The current Canadian lectionary is both lectionary and book of the gospels. 6 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Liturgical Books of an Earlier Church Generally speaking a book that contained missarum came on the scene; the music for the readings themselves was called a the liturgy of the hours was then placed in lectionarium while a book that contained the antiphonale oficii. only the instructions for the selection of Although the antiphonale did sometimes readings was called a comes. The word include all of the mass chants, it was, in its comes simply means "companion." We may more pristine form, restricted to anti add to this, however, a legal meaning to phonal chants (particularly the proces the word, by which comes is understood as sional chants), while the music for the a book containing instructions. In refer cantor at the lectern (the gradual, alleluia . ence to liturgical readings, a comes is a and tract) was placed in a separate book. book that contains only the list of readings Eventually, the single-volume pattern won appointed to be read throughout the year. out, and this antiphonale became known as Each item would carry the scriptural refer the graduale. ence and the opening and closing words; thus we have a liber comitis or a liber comi Later Liturgical Books cus. A book of this sort was also called a pontificale = "[the] pontifical" capitulare, since it provided the headings (caput = head) for the readings; thus one For convenience at episcopal celebrations, could speak of a capitulare epistolarum and a this book gathered from the sacramentary capitulare evangeliorum. (The current docu those rites that were reserved to the ment from the National Liturgy Office, bishop. which offers the references and location of missale plenum = "the complete missal," readings for weddings and funerals in the missale meaning "of or pertaining to the Sundays and Weekday lectionaries, is a Mass" modem example of a comes.) The missal displaced the sacramentary in Music the thirteenth century. As early as the sev cantatorium ="the book of chants," the enth century, but more commonly from book used by the cantor for the responsor the ninth and tenth centuries onwards, ial psalm, the alleluia chant, and the tract some readings were included in the sacra mentary (often in an appendix of votive Whereas the gradual is the earlier term for masses). Sometimes the antiphonary was the responsorial psalm, the tract is the bound together with the sacramentary, name that was given to the psalm that and sometimes the antiphonal texts were replaced the alleluia during Lent and at inserted within the sacramentary itself. masses for the dead. It was rendered in The final result was that the missale high solo fashion by the cantor and, of plenum, which had gained increased usage course, has been replaced by today's in the monasteries, displaced the simple Lenten gospel acclamation. sacramentary as the book for the celebra liber antiphonarius or antiphonale = tion of mass. Thus the Missale Romanum "antiphonary" or "antiphonal" or Roman Missal. This book was used by the schola cantorum Rituale Romanum = "[the] Roman and contained the psalm texts (sung in Ritual" antiphonal style at that time) for use dur With the demise of the sacramentary, the ing the three processions: entrance, pre material for the sacraments other than the sentation of the gifts, communion, as well eucharist were eventually bound together for use in the liturgy of the hours. No in this book. IIJ melodies are given until about the tenth century (and the early use of neums). Before this time the melodies were handed down by oral tradition. When the tones became too cumbersome, the antiphonale Volume 35 • Number 168 • 7 Finding Your Way Around a Liturgical Book Finding Your Way Around a Liturgical Book Marilyn Sweet Scenario 1 and finally began to understand what it "An emergency has come up. I don't have was all about. time to take communion to the hospital right now, but you can do it. Just follow Scenario 2 'Communion in Ordinary Circumstances' Then there was the time the same confi in the blue book and you'll be fine." dent pastor sent me off with another "blue Because I was a communion minister on book" to a weekend institute. When the Sunday morning, the pastor assumed I presenter spoke about number 75 in the could provide for those in hospital. And rite, I carefully turned to page 75, and then so, my adventures with the ritual books of I found out once again that I had a lot to our tradition began. learn. Numbers are not always about pages. That Sunday morning, I hurried out to the Learning on the Job hospital, carefully carrying the pyx and I suspect my story is not unique. True, the the Pastoral Care of the Sick book. Before I ritual books can best fulfill their role of left my car, I found the "Communion in aiding the prayer of the community, guid Ordinary Circumstances" pages. When I ing those who lead prayer, and providing arrived in the hospital room, I visited for a the traditional ritual of the Roman tradi while with the patient, and after making tion, when those who use the book are sure she wanted to receive communion, I well versed in the ritual prayer of the carefully read the pages I had selected. I Church. But there are situations where was afraid to miss something important, so people are poorly prepared and still must I didn't make any choices-! just read out try to respond to pastoral needs in their all the prayers. Apparently, the person I community. And there are probably a few was visiting didn't know very much about people like me who hesitate to make the ritual either. If she realized we had choices, just in case they leave out some used three different prayers after commu thing important. These guidelines may be nion, she didn't mention it to me. helpful for people who are learning "on the job." I wish I could tell you that I quickly learned how to use the ritual for It is good to remember that all these books "Communion in Ordinary Circumstances" are intended to help all members of the properly, but the truth is that each time I community join in the prayer of the visited the hospital that winter I contin Church. They are not meant to be myste ued to read aloud everything on every rious or impenetrable. Actually, our ritual page. I did see the instruction saying "one books for use in the Church in Canada are of the following may be used" but I really very easy to use. We just have to start by did not trust myself to make a choice. realizing that our common sense and com Fortunately, I took a summer course on munication skills are gifts God has given the ritual for the pastoral care of the sick us for serving our brothers and sisters. Marilyn Sweet is director of programs and liturgy director for the Archdiocese of Halifax. 8 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Finding Your Way Around a Liturgical Book Don't Skip the Table of Contents Sometimes rubrics prescribe what is to be An obvious step we often overlook is to done, and sometimes they provide alter open the book to the "Table of Contents." natives or make recommendations. When Here we find the first clue to the scope of the rubric prescribes an action (e.g., "The the ritual book-there is much more than priest anoints," or "The minister makes just the bare bones of a sacramental cele the sign of the cross.") the ritual must be bration. In addition a close examination followed as it is given. The following helps us to realize that the way the book is rubrics allow the rite to suit the particular organized tells us something about how situation, and they may require us to make minister may ... ," "in these things are to be done. The Order of choices: "The Christian Funerals is a good example of or similar words," "a gesture may be both these points. There is a section with made." This kind of rubric does not mean funeral rites for adults, and a separate one "be creative, make up something original for children, and there are sections with here." There is a tempo and a balance prayers for special occasions. It is a com imbedded in the ritual that can be dis fort to find that there is a section of the turbed by inappropriate vocabulary, too book with language referring to the death many words, or too much flourish. Most of a child so that ministers can make a often, the recommended text or gesture choice of the appropriate section. The will meet the needs of the situation ade funeral rites are divided into three sec quately. tions: vigils and related rites, the funeral and liturgy and the rite of committal. This Options, Alternatives Recommendations schema tells us that the Church offers rit uals for the various steps and stages along Throughout the books we find options, the journey of grief. alternatives and recommendations, includ ing choices for scriptures, hymns, psalms, An examination of the "Table of Con and prayers. The texts that are in place tents" of the Rite of Christian Initiation of have been carefully chosen to provide a Adults, the Rite of Baptism far Children, and model to guide our own selection on those the Rite of Confirmation tells us that they all occasions when we wish to make another share a common "General Introduction"; choice to suit specific circumstances. For this is a testimony to their essential unity. example, in Catholic Book of Warship III, "0 God of Light" (13-C) is the hymn in Check the Outline place for morning prayer. There are many One of the best tools in our ritual books is other choices we could make for a morning the "Outline of the Rite." (See, for exam hymn but something like "As We Gather ple, Pastoral Care of the Sick, p. 54.) This at Your Table" (583) would not fit. It is guide tells us what parts to use and in what clearly a hymn about eucharist, not about order, and it also shows us what is basic praising God first thing in the morning. and what is optional. The outline is found There may be several alternatives for the at the beginning of each section of ritual words of a greeting or a prayer. When the prayer, so we can quickly see what is choices are marked A, B, C, D, etc., and included. the rubrics say "one of the following may be used," it is necessary to make a choice. It's All There in Black and White Choose the one best suited to the situa -and Red tion or the season, or the one that feels When we look at a page in any of our rit most familiar, but do make a choice. Then we see some text in red print. ual books, don't worry about it; you won't be leaving All lectors know this little chant: "If it is out any important parts. written in red, it is not read (aloud)." The red print passages are instructions called Some choices will be in place in the ritual; "rubrics." others may be included in another supple- Volume 35 • Number 168 • 9 Finding Your Way Around a Liturgical Book mentary section. Look for such sections Introductory Notes when preparing specific celebrations. For example, Part V of the Order of Christian Theological foundations Funerals offers a great variety of "Prayers There are several pages of instruction and for the Dead," intended for specific situa guidelines, most often in the front of the tions. Make a careful selection before the book that provide the context for the rit liturgy begins. ual and the prayers. These include the Roman decree and General Introduction, Who is Presiding? as well as the pastoral notes and the edito Sometimes the choice of text depends on rial notes. In addition, in the Canadian whether the one presiding is ordained or books you will find there an introductory not. For instance, there is a very helpful letter from the president (or chair) of the editorial note in the Pastoral Care of the Episcopal Commission for Liturgy express Sick (page viii). It explains that where ing the approval of the whole conference only a priest or deacon can preside, the of bishops for use of the book in Canada. rubric will indicate "priest or deacon," and All of these provide valuable material to when another minister may preside, the learn about the rich and profound tradi rubric will say "minister." This is clearly tion of prayer in our Church. For example, seen on page 64 of the rite in the rubric for paragraph 212 of the Pastoral Care of the the closing blessing. Sick tells us that through the prayers for Other ritual books may speak of "a minis the commendation of the dying the ter who is a priest or a deacon," "the priest Church helps to sustain the union of the and assisting ministers," "a priest or dying person with Christ in his passage out another suitable minister." These differ of this world to the Father. ences in wording indicate who may carry out specific roles within the liturgy. (For Pastoral Guidance further information about who does what Some notes offer specific guidance on you may refer to the paragraphs in the individual issues. 1 In the notes for the mar introductory notes titled "Offices and riage ritual, for example, we find options Ministries.") for the entrance of the bride and the groom. These general introductions and Readings from Scripture pastoral notes, together with the ritual When the rite calls for the proclamation prayers, provide us with the material we of sacred scripture, the ritual book will need whenever we are ready to delve more usually include suitable texts. Sometimes deeply into each rite. there are selections in place, while other options are found in a section at the back Numbering of the book. The texts are recommenda Numbers are as important to us as words tions, not prescriptions. Other choices when we are trying to find our way may be made. through unfamiliar territory. In our ritual Note that for the readings in place in the books, the use of numbers is sometimes ritual books, which have been prepared different from what we would expect. The over several years, the scripture translation numbers in our hymnal and our lectionar varies according to which scripture trans ies are important when we are making lation was approved for liturgical use when selections in collaboration with other the book was published. Consult an ministers. In Catholic Book of Worship III NRSV bible for equivalent passages for use each piece of music is numbered, but the within the rites in older books. pages are not. The lectionaries do have For user convenience, notes regarding specific rites (and, with regard to the Rice of Christian lnitiatian of Adults, notes regarding the periods) are usually placed just before the ritual texts. 10 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Finding Your Way Around a Liturgical Book numbered pages and each set of readings ritual as you first bring communion to the also has a number. When looking up read sick. However, when you bring the ritual ings for weekday masses, be sure to clarify to your summer school course in liturgy, if the weekday readings are from Year I or you will find those numbered paragraphs Year IJ.Z are very helpful signposts that help every The General Introduction and the one to converse about the rites. Pastoral Notes are numbered by para graph. The numbering system usually A Concluding Remark begins again at "1" following the General Our ritual books help our Christian com Introduction. (This separate freestanding munity raise its voice to God in prayers of General Introduction usually ends with praise, thanksgiving, repentance and peti notes about adaptations to be made by the tion. They also help us to appreciate the conference of bishops.) The Pastoral Note depth and the complexity of our tradition. numbers continue into the rubrics and rit They are a rich and valuable resource for ual texts. You can ignore all those numbers us. Let us treasure them, using them wisely when you are carefully trying to follow the and gratefully. III 2 The Sunday readings follow a three-year cycle; the weekday readings follow a two-year cycle. Treasures of the Sacramentary John G. Hibbard This article will deal with some of the little known or used elements of the sacramentary and will suggest other resources that may be within the celebration of the eucharist. Introductory Rites editions of the sacramentary (p. 412ffi. This rite can be used on Sundays and Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling when used it replaces the penitential rite. Holy Water It is especially appropriate on the Sundays When planning the penitential or open of the Easter Season. It might also be ing rite it is easy to overlook the Rite of appreciated on the hot Sundays of the Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water. summer season as well. While this is part of the Roman Missal, it was a late addition and was put into the This Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling appendix of the Latin edition and before of Holy Water continues the tradition of the Order of Mass in the Canadian the Asperges, which once preceded the John G. Hibbard is a priest, a pastor and the master of ceremonies of the Archdiocese of Kingston. He has a master's degree in liturgy from the University of Notre Dame and is a past director of the Nationnl Uturgical Office. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 11 Treasures of the Sacramentary principal parish mass on Sunday. There are the penitential rite are meant to promote a number of options within the rite. Like the praise of God's compassion rather than the Asgerges of old, it is the intention of to provide an opportunity for examining the rite that the priest sprinkle the people our co~ciences. Too often we end up with holy water in remembrance of bap focussing only on ourselves, even if it is to tism. After sprinkling the ministers, it is recall our sins. recommended that the priest move Another underused element of the peni through the church to sprinkle the people. tential rite is the second form: A suitable acclamation or hymn that refers to water is sung, for example CBW III Lord, we have sinned against you; #236 and #23 7. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. Penitential Rite Lord, show us your mercy and love. Most priests know the first introduction R. And grant us your salvation. ("As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ's love ... ") and third introduction The most popular form of the penitential ("My brothers and sisters, to prepare our rite is the third form. One of its strengths selves to celebrate the sacred mysteries ... ") is its adaptability. What is provided in the to the penitential rite, but I rarely hear the sacramentary are models or examples. The second form used ("Coming together as invocations can be fashioned to any sea God's family, with confidence let us ask son. Alas, their strength is also their weak the Father's forgiveness, for he is full of ness. What should be truly acclamatory in mercy and compassion"). recalling the saving deeds of Christ often is transformed into an examination of con While the rubric allows the priest to adapt science for the ways we have offended God these introductions in a brief manner, and and neighbour. most do, the thoughts of gathering as Of itself, an examination of conscience is God's family or the fullness of God's mercy not a bad thing, but as mentioned above, and forgiveness are usually underdevel the intent of the penitential rite and the oped themes. Of late there seems to be an liturgy is to evoke a spirit of praise and over emphasis on what we do in the liturgy thanksgiving. The liturgy invites us to to the detriment of realizing God's action recall our sinfulness in order that we may among us. Of course both are important see how great God's love is. I think of the elements, but there needs to be a balance words of St. Paul in the letter to the between the two. Often we prepare the Romans, "But God proves his love for us in liturgy from the point of view that it is that while we still were sinners Christ died only what we do. Imagine if we prepared for us" (Romans 5.8). To focus exclusively the liturgy asking the question, "What will on our sinfulness at this point might be a enable God's action among us?" or "What hindrance to the spirit of praise, because will facilitate the assembly's encounter an examination of conscience tends to with God?" Thus it would be a positive focus our attention inward. move if the presiding priest emphasized God's action and mercy at the beginning The intent of the penitential rite is to of the celebration. This second introduc direct our focus outward to God's action in tion strikes a good balance between the our salvation through Christ Jesus. This mercy of God and our preparation, as well may be why the upcoming revised edition as reminding us that we . have come of the General Instruction of the Roman together as a faith community. Missal (GIRM) reminds us that the peni tential rite lacks the efficacy of the sacra The introductory remarks of the priest ment of penance. In other words we are might serve to focus the assembly's atten not going to confession in this rite, nor is tion to God's mercy and move it tO· the the purpose of the penitential rite to action of praising God. The elements of replace the sacrament of reconciliation. 12 • National Bulletin on liturgy Treasures of the Sacramentary I invite priests and those who prepare the original texts. These are not translations liturgy to look closely at the models pro of a Roman text, but new compositions. vided in the sacramentary. They all focus The most popular of these in many lan on the ministry or saving deeds of Christ. guages were additional or alternative Our own compositions or adaptations opening prayers. The sacramentaries pub should do the same. lished in English contained these as well. Lord Jesus you were sent to heal the These alternative prayers begin with an contrite: Lord, have mercy. expansion of the invitation: "Let us pray." You came to call sinners: Christ, have For example, mercy. • Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: You plead for us at the right hand of Let us pray with hearts that long for the Father: Lord, have mercy. peace. Or: • First Sunday of Advent: Let us pray in Advent time with longing and waiting Lord Jesus, you came to reconcile us to for the coming of the Lord. one another and to the Father: Lord, have mercy. • Baptism of the Lord: Let us pray as we lis- Lord Jesus, you heal the wounds of sin ten to the voice of God's Spirit. and division: Christ, have mercy. (These invitations to prayer might also be Lord Jesus, you intercede for us at the adapted to form the invitation to prayer of throne of grace: Lord, have mercy. the general intercessions.) A Helpful Resource for the In some editions the alternative prayers Penitential Rite are printed side-by-side with the Roman Above I mentioned that the adaptability collect. In the Canadian editions they are of this form of the penitential rite is one of printed on the page opposite (in most its strengths. My theory is that we in cases), after the prayer after communion. Canada (and the United States) are more How many priests use them? If you don't, Gallican in liturgical spirit than Roman. they might be useful models or texts for The Gallican Rite was used in what is now the concluding prayer of the general or Spain, France and Germany. It's main universal intercessions. An example is: characteristic was its highly variable Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: forms. While the Roman Rite was satisfied with 42 prefaces, the Gallican Rite had a Father, different one for each day of the liturgical in the rising of your Son year; it also had at least five variable parts death gives birth to new life. in the eucharistic prayer. The Gallican The suffering he endured restored Rite died out as it was gradually integrated hope to a fallen world. into and tamed by the Roman Rite, but its Let sin never ensnare us spirit continues to live. For those who like with empty promises of passing joy. adaptability, I refer you to the Sunday Make us one with you always, Celelrration of the Word. It contains models so that our joy may be holy, of the third penitential rite for each litur and our love may give life. gical season. These are located on the pages before the opening prayers for each Supplement to the Sacramentary season. In 1993, the National Liturgical Office published its first Supplement to the Presidential Prayers Sacramentary. This can be inserted into Alternative Opening Prayers the cover of the sacramentary and con A new ( 197 4) feature of the sacramentary tains the texts for some newly beatified in many countries was the introduction of and canonized saints. Some of these Volume 35 • Number 168 • 13 Treasures of the Sacramentary include: texts for Thanksgiving Day rephrase the themes of prayer for the litur (including a preface) and Canada Day; gical assembly and also to adapt the prayer Blessed (Brother) Andre Bessette, St. to the needs of the people, the Church, Marguerite Bourgeoys, Blessed Kateri and the world. During the more important Tekakwitha, St Marguerite d'Youville, St seasons of the year, however, the proper Andrew Kim, St Maximilian Kolbe, St seasonal prayers appointed for each day in Lawrence Ruiz, St Andrew Dung-Luc, the Missal already make this adaptation. Our Lady of Guadalupe, to mention only a As you can see from the above reference, few. The Supplement also contains texts the priest and community are not for Various Needs and Occasion that are restricted to the 34 formularies for related to the sea: for fishers, for protection Ordinary Time or the six prefaces for the at seas, thanksgiving for a safe return. weekdays of Ordinary Time. Some sug Prayers regarding the sea and fishing are gested prefaces are: totally absent from the sacramentary. In addition to the mass for Our Lady of • Holy Eucharist I and II; These might Guadalupe there is one for Our Lady of even be used on the Sundays of Good Counsel. Ordinary Time in Year B when we read from the eucharistic discourse in John 6 General Intercessions from the 19rh to the 23n~ Sundays. The sacramentary also contains sample or • Holy Spirit I and II: in addition to models for the general intercessions for weekdays, these are also ideal for confir each liturgical season and masses of the mation. Holy Spirit I is especially dead. These are found in the appendix on appropriate during the Easter Season pp. 1040--1052. and fits well into that time between the Ascension and Pentecost, especially if Prefaces you add the Easter introduction to the Another sign of the Gallican spirit con preface. They can also be used during cerns the prefaces of the Roman Missal. Ordinary Time to highlight the role of Now there are 81 prefaces in the 1983 edi the Spirit. Holy Spirit II might fill that tion of the sacramentary. There are 4 oth need when you are looking for a preface ers in the appendix (for anointing of the in times of difficulty. sick, p. 1054, and three for Dedication of a Church and Altar, pp. 1093, 1096, 1098; "You give us your Holy Spirit to help us and one in the Supplement to the always by his power, so that with loving Sacramentary (1993) for Thanksgiving trust we may tum to you in all our trou Day. Obviously some prefaces are used bles, and give you thanks in all our joys, more often than others, but there are a lot through Jesus Christ our Lord." of beautiful texts that are rarely pro • If you celebrate baptisms during the claimed. It is possible to use some of these Sunday eucharist, the following pref on the weekdays of Ordinary Time. aces may be helpful: Sunday I, Holy Paragraph 322 of GIRM states: Spirit I, Christian Unity. On the weekdays in Ordinary Time, • On the weekdays of the 33n~ and 34rh the prayers may be taken from the weeks of Ordinary Time, when the preceding Sunday, from another readings contain an eschatological Sunday in Ordinary Time, or from theme, I would suggest looking at the the prayers for various needs and prefaces for Christian Death II, III, IV occasions listed in the Missal. It is and V. These are so seldom used at always permissible even to use the funerals, yet they are wonderful state opening prayer from these masses. ments of the paschal mystery. Perhaps This provides a rich collection of texts they state the paschal mystery in too that create an opportunity continually to sober a style for funerals. 14 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Treasures of the Sacramentary Eucharistic Prayers presiders to celebrate baptism during mass I often hear the complaint from priests without wondering or trying to memorize that there are not enough eucharistic the proper order or what comes next. The prayers, yet parishioners often comment ritual book also provides petitions for the that the pastor uses only two eucharistic universal prayer that include the needs of prayers. Each eucharistic prayer contains the Church and poor, which are added to different emphases; to use them all gives a those for baptism (p. 211). more rounded theology of the thanksgiv ing and the liturgical action. Of special Only in Canada mention is Eucharistic Prayer I, which Speaking of ritual books, I should mention uses a style of language that is majestic. that US editions, as well as those of other The people usually like the two pauses to countries, differ from the Canadian edi remember the living and the dead. In tions and from each other. While they addition, the Holy See has approved a contain essentially the same prayers, it is new Eucharistic Prayer for Various Needs the prerogative of each episcopal confer and Occasions with four variations. These ence to adapt the lay out of the material, are published in the second supplement to as well as to include pastoral notes in addi the sacramentary issued by the National tion to those provided in the Roman Rite. Liturgical Office, entitled, Eucharistic For example, the Canadian edition of the Prayer for Various Needs and Occasions, Order of Christian Funerals contains CCCB, 1996. many vigil or wake services. Try the Appendix! Another example of the adaptations that can be made by episcopal conferences The appendix contains many other undis concerns the ritual book for Christian covered treasures. Initiation of Adults. Different decisions • Mass texts for Anointing of the Sick and approaches were made by the US and during mass, including the preface, p. Canadian bishops. To name one differ 1053; ence, the US edition contains a rite for • Prayers for St Maximilian Kolbe, p. sending catechumens to a diocesan cele 1059; bration of election. Furthermore, the US • Mass for Canada Day, p. 1061; edition does not provide for combining • Music for the Order of Mass: sign of the the reception of candidates for full com cross, greeting, collects, general inter munion with those celebrating the sacra cessions, rite of peace, dismissal, p. ments of initiation at the Easter Vigil. The 1068; Eucharistic Prayer II, p. 1060; Canadian edition, on the other hand, • Mass prayers for the Rite of Election or contains a chapter in the appendix for Enrollment of Names, p. 1049; combining these two rites (p. 241). • Anniversary of Religious Profession, p. 1080; The Canadian edition also provides for a • Blessing of a Chalice and Paten, p. parallel rite to the rite of election for those 1088; to be received into full communion (to be • Dedication of a Church and Altar, celebrated at a different time than the rite including prefaces, p. 1092ff. of election). It is entitled "Calling Candidates to Lenten Renewal" (p. 285). Baptism of Children The General Instruction of each ritual at Sunday Mass lists the adaptations that each episcopal The Rite of Baptism for Children (CCCB, conference can make. It stands to reason 1989) provides 2 chapters for parishes who that each country or region faces different celebrate baptisms at the Sunday pastoral questions. Thus only the ritual eucharist. The chapters are for baptizing book published by an episcopal confer one child (p. 93) or several children (p. ence can be used within that country or 41). This ritual makes it easy for priest territory. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 15 Treasures of the Sacramentary All in all these ritual books supplement will be printed, the present sacramentary the sacramentary when sacraments are offers many resources that are yet celebrated -during the Sunday eucharist; untapped· of unhsed. It \v6ula not 'oeTI5aa .. and they provide needed resources for the idea to thumb through the sacramentary, parish priest. especially the Order of Mass and the At a time when many people are wonder appendices. Who knows what you may ing when the newly revised sacramentary find? IIJ The Deacon and the Liturgical Books Kenneth Pearce survey of the role of the deacon as The earlier liturgical books, for example, presented in the liturgical books is the 1969 marriage rite, make little or only Aitself an interesting reflection on passing reference to his ministry; the later the growth and development of a ministry. publications, including the 1990 revision, The initial statement of the Vatican clearly set out his role as presider. In of Council was that the deacon was to between, the presentation of the place is set out more clearly in grow "administer baptism solemnly, to reserve the deacon ing appreciation of his ministry. What this and distribute the eucharist, to assist at means, in one sense, is that the direction and bless marriages in the name of the given in later texts has virtually to be "read to take viaticum to the dying, to Church, into" earlier ones, pending their revision read sacred scripture to the faithful, to and publication. Some of the current litur instruct and exhort the people, to preside gical books simply do not take clear at the worship and prayer of the faithful, to account of the deacon's proper (and even administer sacramentals, and to preside at historical) liturgical role. funerals and burials" (lumen gentium, 29).1 This has been considerably expanded in The Sacramentary the Basic Norms for the Formation of The Ceremonial of Bishops summarizes the Permanent Dem::ons and the Directory for deacon's liturgical role as follows: "In litur the Ministry and Ufe of Permanent Dem::ons gical celebrations it belongs to the deacon of 1998. 1 to assist the celebrant, to minister at the Norman P. Tanner, S.J., Decrees of the Ecumenical Councils (Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 1990) Volume II, 874. 2 Published together as a Joint Declaration. English translation (Boston, MS: Pauline Books and Media, 1998) .. Kenneth Pearce is a priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto and currently edits the Liturgical Calendar for the Caruulian Conference of Catholic Bishops. 16 • National Bulletin on Liturgy The Deacon and the Liturgical Books altar with the book and the cup, to guide after communion (after the celebration or the assembly of the faithful with suitable unobtrusively at the altar during the final directions, to announce the intentions of moments of the communion rite). the general intercessions" ( 25). General Instruction of The Sacramentary is not primarily the dea the Roman Missal con's book, but he should certainly know The details of the ministry of the deacon its layout and what it contains, in order to are set out in the General Instruction of the be able to assist with it. This does not Roman Missal. The current text ( 197 5) mean that the deacon becomes a book will be replaced by a new Instruction bearer or even less a page-turner for the (2000) when promulgated. While there presider; rather it indicates his place as are minimal real differences between the director and guide for the celebration. He two, the new text gives new prominence needs to know what is coming next, both to the deacon's role at eucharist. in terms of the ritual books and the other ministers and ministries. In the case of a The current General Instruction sets out visiting presider, the deacon will be the the role of the deacon within the section one to point out any specific notes (for "mass with a Congregation" (127-141). example, with regard to music) that are The "functions" of the deacon are given in the habit of this parish assembly. a section preceding the functions of the acolyte and the reader. As such, the dea The deacon is the primary director of the con appears as simply another (though an posture of the assembly. When (and, important) minister. The new Instruction hopefully, if) stage directions are necessary, changes the approach to "Mass without a it is his role. This is reflected in the fact Deacon" and "Mass with a Deacon" that he is the one who dismisses the (171-186) and underlines that he may assembly, invites it to stand or kneel on exercise his function "in any celebration of the occasions noted in the sacramentary Mass" at which he is present (116). Thus (and thus on other occasions), begins the deacon, acolyte, reader and cantor become procession in any solemn entrance, and so essential ministers at any eucharist, with on. Thus, for example, should there be a the deacon performing the offices of other formal dismissal for any children's liturgy, ministers when none of them are present it is his role (remembering that it is a sim (171,f). ple dismissal, not an exhortation or bless ing). It should by now be clear that the ritual actions clearly assigned to the deacon in The deacon announces the petitions in the course of the celebration are, simply, the prayer of the faithful because he is the non-negotiable. For example, the deacon Church's minister of charity (thus of out proclaims the gospel even if another reach), the one who knows the needs of besides the presiding priest will give the this community because of his work homily; he, rather then the reader, should within it. read the intercessions of the prayer of the As minister of the cup, the deacon assists faithful. He should also read (sing) the at the altar. He assists the presider in invocations in the penitential rite (unless receiving the gifts or may receive them it is necessary for the cantor to do so) and himself in preparing the table and gifts for (rather than the presiding priest or reader) eucharist. (Again, in the case of a visiting briefly make any necessary announce priest, the deacon, as the "local" minister, ments, unless these are done before the a member of the parish staff, is perhaps the celebration. proper one to receive the gifts of the com munity.) It is his place to assist with the Book of the Gospels breaking of bread (preparation of the The Book of Gospels (evangeliarum) is the plates and cups) and to cleanse the vessels book proper to the deacon. It is presented Volume 35 • Number 168 • 17 The Deacon and the Liturgical Books to him at ordination: "Receive the Gospel deacon has been ordained for the nurture of Christ, whose herald you have become. and increase of the people of God, it Believe what you read, teach what you belongs to him to lead the prayers, to believe, and practice what you teach" proclaim the gospel, to preach the homily, (210);3 it is held by two deacons over the and to give communion (Directory, 29). head of the bishop-elect at his ordination, Laypersons are entrusted with these cele and carried by the deacon during the brations only when both priest and deacon opening procession at eucharist, after are absent (30). which he lays it flat on the altar until the gospel procession (GIRM 2000: 172-173 ). The Directory goes on: "When a deacon presides at the celebration, he acts in Much is sometimes made of the "restora accord with his ministry in regard to the tion" of this book in the new Instruction. greetings, the prayers, the gospel reading Actually it is clearly called for in the cur and homily, the giving of communion, and rent document (128) and in the Intro the dismissal and blessing. He wears the duction to the Roman Lectianary (3 6). The vestment proper to his ministry, that is, only real difference between the two the alb with stole, and, as circumstances General Instructions is that now anly the suggest, the dalmatic. He uses the presi Book of Gospels is to be carried (by the dential chair" (38). reader, if no deacon is present) and never the Lectionary (120, d).4 The Canadian pastoral notes to the Sunday Celebration of the Word and Hours Sunday Celebration of the Word (pp. xiv-xx) support the ministry of the and Hours CCCCB, 1995) deacon as presider. It is "his liturgical min This Canadian publication is based on the istry to proclaim the Gospel and to direct Directory for Surulay Celebrations in the the Church's prayer" (20) and "it is in con Absence of a Priest (Congregation for sequence of the ministry given him by Divine Worship, 1988) and is "primarily ordination" {20) that he presides. A dea intended for laypersons or deacons" who con fulfills this function "not by delega lead Sunday prayer when there is no priest tion but in virtue of his own ministry" to preside at eucharist (Editorial note, p. (39). iv ). It is also a useful resource for other In practical terms, and these points are occasions both in terms of the rituals pro applicable to other times when the deacon vided and its pastoral notes. presides (for example, weddings, funerals, The deacon will have to do little more word liturgies and blessings), some matters than become acquainted with the ritual, will be constant. The deacon presides from since it is clearly laid out. However, it also the area used by the ordained minister gives some background for the role of the (laypersons lead "from another place" deacon that is applicable to other ritual [40]). In fact, he uses the chair normally books and other celebrations, especially his on the right of the priest's presidential those published earlier. chair ( 44), that chair remaining empty. {Chairs for servers do not belong beside What is clear is the role of the deacon as the presidential chair at any time.)5 presider. As the primary assistants of priests, deacons are called in a special way Lay presiders greet the assembly and to lead these Sunday assemblies. Since a invoke God's blessing using "the first 3 Ordination of Deacons, Presentation of the Book of Gospels, 210. 4 It must be noted that Canada has no Book of the Gospels at present. What is currently called the "lec tionary" in Canada is a book that combines the lectionary and the book of the gospels. 5 The (Roman) Directory invites the deacon to use the presidential chair. The Canadian notes place him in his proper chair, the one he uses in celebrations when a priest is present. 18 • National Bulletin on Liturgy The Deacon and the Liturgical Books person plural" ( 41). The deacon greets the by a catechist is used "when no priest or assembly with "The Lord be with you" deacon is available," making it clear that inviting its proper response and blesses it he presides as an ordinary minister of the with the Trinitarian formula "May sacrament. almighty God ... " (126). When presiding at baptism, the deacon In reading the gospel, the deacon uses the uses the same ritual as a priest. He may be invitation as at mass (88). assisted by other deacons and ministers in the celebration (though would not prop The deacon preaches a homily (20). erly be "assisted" by a priest), especially The notes suggest that deacons "wear the when there are several or a large number vestments proper to their ministry-the of children. alb and stole" (45). On careful reading, A deacon who has responsibility for the the General Instruction (and the new edi preparation of parents for the baptism of tio typica of the marriage rite) invites a their children should certainly assist in the more generous use of the dalmatic. The celebration. Even when he does not pre Instruction (both 1975 and 2000) would side, he should help with some of the rites: have the deacon vest in "the alb, stole and reading the gospel (giving the homily) and the dalmatic" noting that the dalmatic intercessions, assisting with the anoint may be omitted "either out of necessity or ing(s), dismissing (and perhaps informally for less solemnity" (2000: 119, b). The welcoming) the gathering and (although new marriage rite (see below) is more spe not indicated) inviting the assembly to cific. Rather than the deacon adding the "bow their heads" for the final blessings. In dalmatic for a reason, it would seem that any case, it is always the role of the deacon he wears it unless there is a reason not to to act as the bearer of hospitality and sup do so (for example, one is not available or port to the gathering, and of guide to the it is a quieter celebration). The Ceremonial presider. of Bishops also indicates that when a dea con acts as master of ceremonies at a cele The deacon should especially be aware of bration, he "may wear a dalmatic and the the layout of the Canadian ritual and of other diaconal vestments" rather than a the resources that it provides: surplice (36). The dalmatic is the diaconal • General Introduction to Christian vestment. It would seem to be part of, let Initiation (p. xi) alone enhance, his ministry as presider. • Rite of Baptism (p. 3) Rite of Baptism for Children • Instruction on Infant Baptism (p. 239) CCCCB, 1989> • Canadian Pastoral Notes (p. 254). The role of the deacon in baptism is as old He should also be aware of those adapta as the early Church (see Acts 8.26-40). In tions that are specific to Canada in the practice, his role as presider usually will be celebration, namely the Anointing before limited to the baptism of infants, since the Baptism (50), which may be omitted baptism of adults and older children will "when the minister of baptism judges the properly include confirmation (and omission to be pastorally desirable" (51). eucharist) as part of the celebration. His (Such a reason might be the close proxim role is respected in the General Introduction ity of the two anointings.) In addition, the to Christian Initiation: "Therefore it is most Ephphetha Rite "according to custom ... important that catechists and other is retained in Canada" ( 66). laypersons should work with priests and deacons in the preparation for baptism" When baptism is celebrated during mass, (7); and further, "The ordinary ministers the deacon adds his supportive role above of baptism are bishops, priests, and dea to those that he usually exercises at cons" (11); and finally, the rite for baptism eucharist. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 19 The Deacon and the Liturgical Books Rite of Christian Initiation of for the catechumens. He dismisses the cat Adults 20 • National Bulletin on Liturgy The Deacon and the Liturgical Books bration by the deacon will likely mean (198-210, 211-233) and include an that they will, in fact, take place rather appendix (p. 238: 418-442A) for initia than being omitted entirely. tion and reception at the same celebra tion. The deacon should be well Election or Enrollment of Names acquainted with the liturgy in order to Since the Rite of Election (116-124) assist the presider (as minister of the book) takes place during mass, a priest will be the and the candidates (as minister of order). celebrating minister, that is, if the bishop does not preside. This does not mean that Other Rites for Use in Canada the deacon is not to be involved; in fact, The section on other rites "for use in the deacon could act as the delegate of the Canada" usually uses the simple term "cel bishop (1 08) and could preside at the ebrant" to indicate the presider. When the appropriate moments of the enrollment. rites take place at mass, that will be the Usually, however, he will: present the cat celebrating priest; outside mass, it may be echumens; read the intercessions (and the deacon. Keeping in mind some of the later the prayer of the faithful); and dis general principles above, the deacon will miss the elect. take the role of "celebrant," of "another minister," or of the "catechist" as appropri Rites belonging to the Period of ate to the various celebrations. Purification and Enlightenment The Scrutinies (128-132 with the rites Study of this ritual book, with its 1987 that follow) are important moments in the publication date, demonstrates the general Lenten preparation of the elect. Although need for updating some of the older ritual they are normally associated with and cel publications in order to clarify and even ebrated on the later Sundays of Lent, dur set out the role of the deacon in the cele ing the proper ritual masses, they should brations connected with initiation. In the not be omitted and so may take place on meantime, he will have to study and "convenient days during the week" ( 133) "carve out" his place according to the even without eucharist. The presiding principles of the General Instruction and minister at the scrutinies is always a priest the more current liturgical books. or deacon, who is to carry out the celebra The section on rites "for use in Canada" is tion "in such a way that the faithful in the a fairly substantial one. It serves to bring assembly will also derive from the liturgy options of the Scrutinies and join in the interces up the point that there are rubrical sions for the elect" (132). or pastoral notes that are specific to this country (for example, the matter of the The Presentations ( 134-136 with the first anointing in baptism for children). rites that follow} take place after the scru The use of other English rituals may some tinies, "unless, for pastoral reasons, they times seem to be a useful compromise have been anticipated" during the cate (especially in terms of convenience of lay chumenate (134 ). During the scrutinies, out or even availability) but the liturgical the deacon: could give the invitation to books of one conference of bishops are not prayer, reads the intercessions, properly immediately transferable to another coun dismisses the elect, continues with the try, even if the language is the same. prayer of the faithful. The other scrutinies and presentations (144-197) are cele Marriage Volume 35 • Number 168 • 21 The Deacon and the Liturgical Books references to the ministry of the deacon ... " (80).6 Here is an indication that the come in the Pastoral Notes (24): "A cen dalmatic is now the basic presiding vest tral role is played by the priest-celebrant ment for the cleacon. (or presiding deacon)"; and a reference to Another modification in the revised mar the "presiding deacon" in Chapter 2, mar riage ritual is the inclusion of holy com riage "outside Mass." munion as an optional, rather than an The situation has evolved considerably extraordinary, part of the celebration (see since then, as deacons now (after receiv 108--115 ). The possibility of holy commu ing the faculty from the parish priest (pas nion may make the role of the deacon as tor) or the local Ordinarily) regularly presider more acceptable in certain preside at marriage during a liturgy of the instances. word and including the bestowal of the nuptial blessing. (24 ). Pastoral Care of the Sick CCCCB, 1983> The deacon using the current ritual fol The historical/theological connection lows the form of marriage "outside mass" between anointing of the sick and the as it is set out. sacrament of penance limits the participa Deacons are also regularly the presiders at tion of the deacon in certain aspects of the convalidations, where the note calls care of the sick. However, the deacon, as attention to "sensitive pastoral situations minister of charity is in fact actively [that] might indicate the necessity of mak involved in ministry to the sick; often he ing some modifications . . . " (36). is the one in charge of the parish ministry. (Certainly, this is not as useful as the sug The ritual book sets out his role. "Where gestion of a model rite might have been.) only a priest may celebrate the rite, the rubric indicates priest. Where a deacon Future? may preside, the rubric says priest ar dea Currently in preparation is a new ritual con. If another may lead the celebration, based on the editio typica altera of 1990. minister is stated in the rubrics, even While there are some minor changes in though a priest or deacon will often be the ritual texts (apart from new transla leading the celebration (Editorial note, p. tions), more attention should be given to viii). This reflects numbers 29, 44, and the rubrical guidelines that clearly indi 162 in the pastoral notes. cate the place of the deacon as a usual presider at celebrations outside of mass. The deacon is primarily concerned with: For example, "The following rite is used • Visits to the Sick (p. 29), when mass is not celebrated, either by rea • Communion of the Sick (p. 49) and son of necessity or by choice. This rite is • Pastoral Care of the Dying (p. 129), also used by a deacon" (79). (There is a especially concerning Viaticum and separate set of ritual texts used when a lay the Commendation of the Dying. minister presides.) Where the deacon is the one in charge of Another example of more attention being ministry to the sick, for example regarding given to the role of the deacon: "At the ministers of communion to the sick, he appointed time, the priest or deacon who should ensure that those who bring com presides, vested in an alb or surplice, a munion to the sick follow the proper ritual. white or festive stole, and, if desired, a cope of the same colour (or a dalmatic for In celebrating the rites for the dying a deacon), goes with the other ministers (namely, when death has occurred), "a 6 These quotes are taken from the Order of Celebrating Marriage, provisional text (Washington OC: ICEL, December 1996). 22 • National Bulletin on Liturgy The Deacon and the Liturgical Books priest or deacon may sprinkle the body ministers (readers, musicians) in the cele with holy water" (222, 231). bration. Deacons should be acquainted with the For the funeral liturgy outside mass: "The section of the book that begins on p. 335, minister who is a priest or deacon wears an "Other Prayers for Use in Canada," espe alb with stole (a cope may be used, if cially the section For the Dying and For desired) ... " (353), and in view of the the Dead. Although he cannot include comments in the new marriage rite, it the sacrament of confirmation, he should would seem that the deacon could wear also be aware of the section "Christian the dalmatic instead of the cope. Initiation for the Dying," beginning on p. Consideration should also be given to 228. appropriate vestments at the vigil or com mittal, when the deacon presides. These Order of Christian Funerals are proper liturgical rites within the Volume 35 • Number 168 • 23 The Deacon and the Liturgical Books In presiding at the committal, the deacon It belongs to the ministry of a deacon should take the practical situation into to preside at those blessings ... account. "The several alternatives for the because, as the minister of the altar, prayer over the place of committal take of the word, and of charity, the dea into account whether the grave, tomb or con is the assistant of the bishop and resting place has already been blessed and the college of presbyters (18c). situations in which the final disposition of [W]henever a priest or deacon is the body will actually take place at a later present, the office of presiding time ... " (380). It should be noted that the should be left to him (18d). Short Rite of Committal is provided for use "when burial or internment takes One consideration that is particularly place in inclement weather" ( 401 ); it underlined concerns the signs to be used should not be used as a simple alternative in any blessing: to the rite given in paragraph 8. The outward signs of blessing, and The deacon should also be aware of the particularly the sign of the cross, are provisions for liturgies that may involve in themselves forms of preaching cremated remains, as given in Appendix the gospel and of expressing faith. IV. But to ensure active participation in the celebration and to guard against A Book of Blessings any danger of superstition, it is ordi 7 Paragraphs taken from the translation of the General Introduction as it appears in Book of Blessings (New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1989). 24 • National Bulletin on Liturgy The Deacon and the Liturgical Books accurate and useful summary of the ritual Final comments for Benediction as set out in Holy The deacon's role in the liturgical life of Communion and Warship of the Eucharist the Church is becoming more clear and Outside Mass (Congregation for Divine developed. We are slowly coming to Worship, 1973). This is certainly the most appreciate his place as leader of prayer, as readily obtainable-as well as properly up director and presider. The liturgical books to-date-source for deacons who are reflect that growth, even if the older texts called upon to celebrate this rite. It should do not express it as clearly as the newer also be noted that exposition (benedic ones. Deacons, therefore, will have to tion) that does not include the other ele exercise a certain level of creativity and ments (word, song and silence), in other understanding pending the publications of words the pre-Conciliar rite, is no longer texts that more clearly reflect their min an approved ritual.8 istry. This presents both an invitation and a challenge for all. IIJ 8 "Exposition merely for the purpose of giving benediction is prohibited." (Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, 89). A Teacher's Guide to Liturgical Books and Documents Heather Reid Introduction books readily available in most parish sac You are the grade three teacher at St. risties and hopefully even in some Angela's Catholic School in Josephtown, Catholic school libraries. Alberta. It falls to you to prepare the Advent (or Lent or Easter) liturgy for the The "Ordo" school celebration at the nearby parish For the above-mentioned assignment, church of St. Angela. Where do you start? the first official book to consult would be The Church provides detailed instructions the Liturgical Calendar (also known as the for everyone involved in liturgy planning "Ordo") published annually by the and execution in a number of official Canadian Conference of the Catholic Heather Reid, a consultant far religious education far the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board, is passionate about liturgy. She also warks to promote liturgy at parish, diocesan, provin cial and national levels. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 25 A Teacher's Guide to Liturgical Books and Documents Bishops (CCCB). This handy little book Chapter One of the GIRM outlines the contains essential information for each importance and dignity of the eucharistic .day of the liturgical year: feast§, assigned celebration . - readings of the day, liturgical colours, Chapter Two speaks about the structure, sacramentary selections, as well as notes elements and parts of the mass. This chap about most liturgical questions the ordi ter includes information about singing, nary Catholic might have, e.g. fasting, movement, gesture, posture and silence Lent-Easter. It will refer you to the rele ( 18-23) at mass. Each section of the mass vant places in the sacramentary and lec is described along with its accompanying tionary for texts for a particular day. rubrics or rules for celebration. The Sacramentary Chapter Three speaks about the offices or ministries within the eucharistic celebra General Instruction of the Roman Missal tion, e.g., priest, deacon, assembly, cantor, choir, acolytes (servers) reader, commen The over-arching official book about litur tator. Ministers of communion are dis gical celebrations, especially the celebra cussed in a later chapter. tion of the eucharist, is the General Instruction of the Roman Missal or GIRM The remaining chapters deal with the dif for short. This document is found at the ferent forms of celebration and regulations front of the huge red book that the priest for the celebrations, furnishings and envi uses at eucharist, the sacramentary. The ronment, what's needed for celebrating sacramentary is the irreplaceable book for mass, the choice of a particular mass, the the celebration of the eucharist and every texts, the specialized masses for different presider needs one during the celebration occasions and those for the dead. Teachers of mass. The sacramentary contains all the would do well to familiarize themselves prayers to be said by the presider as well as with the first four chapters of the GIRM if added rubrics (instructions or rules) that they want to prepare good liturgical cele govern the celebration of the eucharist in brations for their students. the Roman Church. So, in it you could find the texts for all the eucharistic Directory for Masses with Children prayers, including the ones specifically for Overview use with children, and the opening The key principle articulated at Vatican II prayers, prayers over the gifts, post-com regarding liturgical celebrations is about munion prayers and blessings for the the participation of the assembly, the peo entire liturgical year. ple gathered. In the Constitution on the The eucharistic prayers for masses with Sacred Uturgy, we read in paragraph 14: children and a reduced selection of the Mother Church earnestly desires other prayers are also contained in a sepa that all the faithful should be led to rate thin red version of the sacramentary, that full, conscious and active par along with the eucharistic prayers for ticipation in liturgical celebrations masses of reconciliation. which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participa The GIRM also provides the detailed tion by the Christian people . . . is instructions for the celebration of the their right and duty by reason of Sunday eucharist. Because the Sunday cel their baptism. ebration is the foundational or primary celebration of Catholic Christians, these Thus, one of the goals of the official litur instructions apply (with a few exceptions) gical books is to outline how this "full, to any other celebration on a weekday conscious and active participation" can throughout the year, including school occur through good celebrations. Specific masses. to celebrations with school-age children of 26 • National Bulletin on Liturgy A Teacher's Guide to Liturgical Books and Documents 4-12 years, the Directory for Masses with development of an awareness of their Children is an indispensable book for the rightful place in the eucharistic assembly. Catholic teacher to have and follow Singing at Masses with Children (parish staff as well). Familiarity with this Directory really is necessary to prepare In the Directory we read: "Singing is of good liturgical celebrations with children. great importance in all celebrations, but it is to be especially encouraged in every way The Directory, published in 1973 as a sup for Masses celebrated with children, in plement to the GIRM, recognizes that the view of their special affinity for music" adult celebration of the eucharist needs (30). adaptation for children if they are to understand and better be able to partici In Canada we are blessed to have a pate. The primary goal of all liturgical cel national Catholic hymnal, the Catholic ebration and formation, for children (and Book of Worship, now in its third edition adults too, I believe) is "greater and greater (CBW III). The large, choir edition of this conformity to the gospel in daily life" ( 15 ). book can be especially helpful for teachers fu we have seen in the Constitution on the looking for music for masses with children. Sacred Liturgy and as realized in the At the back you will find several indices instructions of the GIRM, the Directory that are of great help when choosing continues this same emphasis on the music: locate the biblical index citing all importance of enhancing the participation the songs, hymns, etc. related to a particu of the assembly, in this case of children: lar scripture passage; or you might like to consult the composer index to find out if a The principles of active and con composition by a certain composer can be scious participation are in a sense found within. If you are a musician then even more significant for Masses cel you will find the metrical and tunes ebrated with children. Every effort indices quite helpful. should therefore be made to increase participation and to make it more For most teachers the liturgical and topical intense (22). indices (702) will be the most useful. From here you could choose appropriate music In the Directory's three chapters you will for feast days, sacramental celebrations, find information about celebrations with or a particular theme, e.g., creation. mostly adults and some children-e.g., the (Although the primary theme of any Sunday parish mass (Chapter 2 )-and eucharistic celebration is the life, death more detailed instructions about celebra and resurrection of Jesus, it is useful to tions with mostly children and some adults-e.g., Catholic school liturgies know which hymns and/or songs favour a (Chapter 3). particular theme within the scope of the Church's liturgy.} In Chapter Three we are told of the impor tance of music in masses with children Additionally, you will find listed appro (30-32), that the number of readings in priate songs for the parts of a eucharistic masses with children may be reduced or celebration, e.g., gathering or communion changed (42-43), that the homily may be procession. given by an adult other than the priest When the parish and school liturgies (24) and that the presidential prayers include common music, so much the bet those said aloud by the priest alone-may ter for all concerned. Some selections in be adapted for children (51). the CBW III are particularly suited to chil The Directory encourages the children's dren: 581 "Church of God," 562 "0 Bless full, active and authentic participation the Lord," 571 "Praise the Lord with the through participation in the various litur Sound of Trumpet," 545 "Sing Out, Earth gical ministries as well as through the and Skies," or 569 "Sing to the Lord." Volume 35 • Number 168 • 27 A Teacher's Guide to Liturgical Books and Documents For more information about our national Both priests and Catholic schoolteachers hymnal, see the in-depth article about the would do well to use both the Directory for Catholic Book of Worship III in the next Masse-s- with Children and the ""Eucharistic issue. Prayers for Masses with Children" when preparing eucharistic liturgies for children. Eucharistic Prayers Both of these are found either in the afore After the Directory was published, and in mentioned large sacramentary or the thin, response to requests from bishops, three red edition published in Canada by the eucharistic prayers for masses with chil Canadian bishops in 1975 entitled: Masses dren were composed and sent to the with Children, Masses of Reconciliation. to celebrat world's bishops. These two documents related ing with children are-unfortunately Because the principles of active par well-kept secrets that have emanated from ticipation are in some respects even Rome since Vatican II. more significant for children, the number of acclamations in the Lectionary eucharistic prayers for Masses with Once you have used the "Ordo" to deter children has been increased in order mine the readings assigned for the day, to enlarge this kind of participation find them in an NRSV (New Revised and make it more effective. This has Standard Version, the translation been done without obscuring the approved for liturgical use Canada) bible nature of the eucharistic prayer as a or lectionary and make sure they are presidential prayer ("Introduction to "suited to the capacity of the children" the Eucharistic Prayers for Masses (Directory for Masses with Children, 43). If with Children," 7). they are not appropriate, it is permissible to shorten them or to choose other read In addition to the simplified vocabulary, ings from the bible or lectionary for cele the numerous acclamations added brations with children. throughout the prayers, especially the sec English-speaking ond one, are the significant feature of Currently, in the Church in Canada there are these children's prayers. The children or Catholic three lectionary volumes: one for Sundays the assembly can truly enter into a dia and solemnities and two for the weekdays. logue with the presider and thus the chil All use the NRSV translation of scripture. dren can know this prayer as their own, (Readings for masses on special occasions and not just a lot of words the priest says. (votives) are currently found only in the For most priests and school assemblies, old weekday lectionary. These readings using these prayers for the first few times is have not been published in the NRSV not smooth because neither the presider, translation yet; simply look up the refer nor the children are used to the added ence and locate the appropriate passage in acclamations. But after using them for a an NRSV bible.) The red-bound Sunday while, and with a good musical setting you lectionary is spread out through a three will be pleased with the energy and partic year cycle and the green weekday ones ipation of all assembled in this great prayer through a two-year cycle. In the Sunday gospel of of thanksgiving. See, for example, the set lectionary, Year A features the Year B, the gospel of Mark, Year ting of these acclamations found as part of Matthew, C, the gospel of Luke and the gospel of Marty Haugen's well-known "Mass of John is proclaimed each year during Lent Creation," CBW III 279-B; another good and Easter. musical setting by Canada's own Michel Guimont, is found in the Born of the Spirit By checking the index at the back of any catechetical series of the Canadian lectionary, you can find out where a par Bishops, Years 3 and 6. ticular text is found and on which day it is 28 • National Bulletin on Liturgy A Teacher's Guide to Liturgical Books and Documents assigned. For example: the beatitudes text The Church's Liturgy from Matthew's gospel is proclaimed four Using the official documents and publica times in Year A and once in each of Years tions of the Church would be of great help Band C. You will also be able to find out for the teacher of St. Angela's School what the accompanying readings are for a charged with preparing a good liturgical particular day. celebration. Of course, other things are Be aware that the readings of the Sundays, also necessary: practice, the judicious with the exception of the "high" seasons choice of music and use of scripture, the of Lent-Easter and Advent-Christmas, are children's familiarity with the music, set not all related. The first reading, psalm ting the environment, the appropriate and gospel are loosely related, but the sec timing of the celebration, the use of ond reading is usually unrelated. In the strong, worthy symbols, consultation with Easter season a reading from the Acts of the presider etc. This whole enterprise the Apostles replaces the first Old becomes easier with practice and repeti Testament reading. The gospel and the tion. second reading in Ordinary Time The DMC (21) reminds us: "It is always (between Christmas and Lent and Easter necessary to keep in mind that such to Advent) are a semi-continuous reading eucharistic celebrations must lead chil of a particular New Testament book or dren toward the celebrations of Mass with gospel. adults, especially the Masses at which the In the green-bound weekday lectionary, Christian community must come together the gospel passage for the day remains the on Sundays." With so many of our stu same in both years, while the first readings dents not connected to a parish commu differ; Old and New Testament books are nity, celebrating well in the school read through a piece at a time over several becomes crucial. And drawing on the days. Do not look for a relationship Church's wisdom developed over years between the reading and gospel here and tradition, as recorded in the official either--except in the high seasons. books, can only be productive and benefi cial. Often teachers are tempted to use a missalette for the proclamation of the In Music in Catholic Warship, a document word at school liturgies. This should be of the American bishops about liturgical avoided. The missalette is meant for pri music, it was stated, "Good celebrations vate study and sometimes for those with foster and nourish faith. Poor celebrations hearing problems to follow the readings at may weaken and destroy it" (6). There is a celebration. A real lectionary or the no doubt that our common goal is to bible should be used for proclamation at enhance the children's spiritual develop any liturgy. ment and foster their growth in faith. Preparing good, liturgical celebrations is For more information about the lectionary one means towards this end. [f] and the ministry of reader see the in-depth article about the lectionary in the next issue. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 29 A Guide to Pastoral Care for Ministers of Care to the Sick and Dying A Guide to Pastoral Care for Ministers of Care to the Sick and Dying James Richards A Resource for Ministry Let us take a walk through this book and Among the many ways Christians are discover anew the treasure that it can be called to ministry today, one of the most in the ministry to the sick and their fami fulfilling is that of pastoral/spiritual care lies. for the sick and dying. Related to this is the ministry of consolation in the care for Overview family members and friends of one who Following the 23 pages of introductory has died. All who are called to these min material, there are three main sections in istries know that they first need the the ritual: strength of God's grace and the support of • Pastoral Care of the Sick the Church. As well, pastoral resources are • Pastoral Care of the Dying, and very important so that these ministries • Readings, Responses and Verses from are carried out with care within the ritual Sacred Scripture. tradition of the Catholic Church. In Finding Your Way Around resource in the Canada, we have a great Beginning on page 10 of the book, the book titled Pastoral Care: Rites of Anointing paragraphs are numbered. This feature, and Viaticum. common in all official liturgical books, fol Published in 1983, Pastoral Care is the offi lows the original Latin edition and helps cially approved ritual book for this min us to easily cross reference with the same istry to the sick and dying for use Canada. books published by the bishops' confer Like many other rituals it was an answer to ences of other nations. In Pastoral Care, the call of the Constitution on the Sacred when there are no paragraph numbers Uturgy, a call to allow all God's people to (see especially p. 33 7ff.), this indicates celebrate in the spirit of full, conscious and that these are additions particular to the active participation. Archbishop James Canadian edition. Hayes writes these words in the foreword: Introductory Matter, It represents years of diligent Required Reading research and pastoral practice brought together in a ritual that Editorial Note keeps in mind the needs of the sick It is helpful to look at the editorial note on persons, and the ministers of the page viii in the paragraph titled sacraments and sacramentals, as well "Ministers." There are many moments of as the families and other persons ritual prayer with the sick and dying when who will participate in these sacred a lay minister may lead; these are easily rites to heal, strengthen, reconcile found by noting the use of the word "min and console the sick, the weak and ister." When the rite calls specifically for the suffering" (p. v). an ordained minister, it is so stated; when ]ames Richards is a presbyter in the Arduliocese of Halifax and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Masters of Arts in liturgical studies. 30 • National Bulletin on liturgy A Guide to Pastoral Care for Ministers of Care to the Sick and Dying the term "minister" is used, this ritual son can help the healing process in ways prayer may be led by a priest, deacon or that are not always obvious but are very other pastoral minister. real. Under the section, "Ideals and Emergen The special but similar form for a visit to a cies," we note that each of the ritual sick child (66-70) calls for pastoral sensi prayers has a full form, which is the prefer tivity: for example, the telling of the scrip ence, and a shorter and/or emergency ture story in a simpler way or re-telling it form, which may be used when circum so that the child can hear the message of stances require it. Jesus' love and care in this moment. A Christian Understanding Communion of the Sick of Illness and Death Perhaps the section of this book most The introductory pages that follow are often used by lay pastoral care ministers is essential reading for all who wish to use "Communion of the Sick." You will note this ritual book effectively. Both the that the outline is similar to liturgies such "Apostolic Constitution" and the "Gen as the celebration of mass (p. 54). The eral Introduction," give a concise and four parts of the ritual all need their time sound overview of how Christians view ill so that this may be a prayerful encounter ness and death. They show how the roots with the Lord Jesus in both word and of our ministry to the sick are firmly based sacrament. A visit to the person's home on the life and ministry of Jesus as well as allows this to happen more easily than in in the key text of James 5.14-16, which a hospital or similar institution. For this describes the basis of the rite of anointing reason an abbreviated rite that one may the sick. In all, there are 18 pages of both need to use in an institutional setting is solid theology and practical application of provided; yet, whenever possible, the first ministry to all who suffer illness. rite is recommended, even if it may be slightly abbreviated. Rites with the Sick Whenever a scripture reading can be pro Pastoral Care of the Sick claimed, this is always a fuller ritual Now we can take a look at the different moment with the sick person. Whether rituals and prayers. In paragraphs 57--61, one of the five included readings (84) or following the introduction, there is a sug the gospel of the day (or part thereoO is gested prayer form for a visit to a sick per used, the comforting word of God helps all son. Note that it begins not with a prayer present to focus on the person of Jesus and but with a reading. Therefore it supposes his healing presence. an informal beginning to the visit, a time to speak to the sick person and other fam On pages 65 and 34 7, there are two forms ily members and to assure them of the of intercessory prayer for use in the rite. Christian community's concern for them. (These have no paragraph numbers as they are unique to the Canadian edition this visit Praying the Lord's Prayer during of the ritual.) When used, such petitions (59) is strongly recommended because it is can be a powerful moment because it most familiar and known to all Christians. allows the sick person and family members Note that there are two forms for the clos to voice their needs to God in a ritual ing blessing, one for use by the ordained form and context. Our faith tells us that and the other for use by one who is not the prayers of the sick have a special place ordained. The tangible gesture of making before our God. the sign of the cross on the forehead of the sick person is simple yet important when Anointing of the Sick judged appropriate to the needs of the sick While Chapter Four, "Anointing of the person. The gentle touch of a caring per- Sick," may be especially important to Volume 35 • Number 1 68 • 31 A Guide to Pastoral Care for Ministers of Care to the Sick and Dying priests who are called on to minister the (175). AB well, the prayers and renewal of sacrament of anointing of the sick, all pas baptismal promises can be a time of re toral care ministers will find here, in the connection with the Catholic tradition introduction, important information and and recognition of the Lord's presence as suggestions of ways to participate in the this Christian makes the final journey. ritual itself. The rite has two forms, one within the cel Like every celebration of a sacrament, it is ebration of mass and the other as a ritual best done when members of the commu in itself. While the first one, within mass, nity can be active participants. While rec is the ideal, it will more often happen as ognizing that this is not always possible, presented in paragraphs 197-211. especially in the hospital setting, it is The use of this ritual calls for considerable always the ideal to be sought after. This is pastoral sensitivity. When the person most apparent in the celebration of openly acknowledges that death is near, anointing with mass (135-148). When these prayers can quite easily be used. But parishes organize such communal celebra if he/she has not shared this with family or tions of anointing, the whole faith com the minister, some gentle conversation munity can experience the healing may need to take place, remembering that presence of Christ as the sick persons pre the sick person is the primary concern and sent receive this sacrament. the minister is present to respond to It is to be noted as well, that, as we have his/her needs and desires. seen a real shift in the theology of the anointing with Vatican II, this sacrament Commendation is also for children (seep. 97). Chapter Six, beginning with paragraph 212, moves us a step further in the min Rites with the Dying istry to the dying. Prayers of commenda Part II of the Pastoral Care shifts emphasis tion are a continuation of what has taken to ministry to the dying. AB the introduc place with the rite of giving Viaticum; tory notes indicate, there are four main they are prayers whereby "the Church areas to this section: helps to sustain this union [of Christ with • Celebration of Viaticum the dying person] until it is brought to ful • Commendation of the Dying filment after death" (212). • Prayer for the Dead, and Paragraph 213 mentions that the presence • Care for a Dying Child. of a priest or deacon shows a more "offi cial" presence of the Church; what is more Viaticum important is that the dying person has the for special Here there is ample opportunity opportunity to receive prayerful support lives here on earth ministry to those whose that can give such hope and consolation. are coming to an end. The spiritual aspects of palliative care are obvious and those For all who are involved in ministry to the whose faith needs assurance as they dying, there is need to become very famil approach death will benefit from a good iar with the prayers (217-220) and prayers use of these rites. after death, (221-222). There are many options; different situations will require is holy communion as food for Viaticum careful choices. the journey and is the sacrament of the dying. When a minister brings commu The ritual offers a number of the short nion to a person who is near death, "it is scripture texts in paragraph 21 7. They can the completion and crown of the Christian be very consoling for both the dying per life on this earth, signifying that the son and for family members. The longer Christian follows the Lord to eternal glory scripture passages may also be appropriate and the banquet of the heavenly kingdom" depending on the circumstances. 32 • National Bulletin on Liturgy A Guide to Pastoral Care for Ministers of Care to the Sick and Dying The Litany of the Saints in paragraph 219 the sick is not to be given to one who has can be an especially powerful form of died. Instead, the prayers of the living are prayer during the time of death. Those offered on behalf of the deceased. who have been accustomed to this in an The signing of the person who has died by earlier time in their lives can feel a true all present who feel comfortable doing so Catholic sense of belonging. We are not is recommended. The use of holy water is alone but are supported by that great com pany of voices who are numbered among also indicated when a priest or deacon is presiding. the saints, as well as by others present who share in the litany. Together participants The ritual prayer for the dead (226-231) can experience this in a simple but pro can be a great source of consolation to found way with their family member and those present. The minister has a wide friend. choice of readings either from paragraph Finally, the prayer of commendation and 228 or some of those in Part Ill, paragraph the antiphon to the Blessed Virgin Mary is 297. The Litany of the Saints offers family a fitting conclusion. It is truly a graceful members and friends an opportunity to moment when a pastoral care minister is enter into the prayer at this time. able to be present to lead prayer and sup port members of the Church during the Rites for time of death. Exceptional Circumstances Chapter Eight of the ritual deals with rites Prayers after Death in exceptional circumstances and require The prayers following death in paragraphs the ministry of a priest to celebrate 221-222 can also be an experience of con penance, anointing and possibly confirma solation and care for those family members tion. This may be necessary when the ill who are present. There are some choices ness comes suddenly or there is danger of available and the minister will discern death because of an accident. what is appropriate here. Here again, there is need for care and dis Marking the person with the sign of the cretion. Is it possible for the person to cross and inviting others to do so can be receive Holy Communion as Viaticum? Is very helpful for those gathered in the pres the sacrament of confirmation appropriate ence of the body. This gesture, done with and how is it separated from anointing of care can bring a certain sense of peace the sick? The introduction is helpful but when there may be considerable emo ultimately pastoral sensitivity will dictate tional upset. Those present feel that they what sacramental ministry is required. have done something that words alone cannot convey. The minister can easily Christian Initiation of the Dying make a connection to the moment of bap Following the "Continuous Rite of tism, when this sign was first given by the Penance, Anointing, and Viaticum" is one Church to this person and the seed of eter that may be required in a very exceptional nallife was planted. circumstance. It is "Christian Initiation for the Dying." When a person who is near Our Canadian book has added other death, whether or not a catechumen, asks prayers that may be used at this time. for baptism, it is celebrated as indicated in These are on pages 355-357. Pastoral paragraphs 281-296. Depending whether judgement will indicate which of these the minister is a priest, deacon, or layper may be helpful in any given circumstance. son, there are some variations in the rite: a Chapter Seven (223 ff.) has a ritual prayer deacon may anoint the newly baptized for one who has already died before the with chrism and a priest may confirm the arrival of the minister. The introduction person immediately. The remainder of this tells us that the sacrament of anointing of rite of Christian initiation may be used by Volume 35 • Number 168 • 33 A Guide to Pastoral Care for Ministers of Care to the Sick and Dying any pastoral minister. As well, our Other prayers found in this section Catholic tradition allows any "member of include blessings of people and institu the faithful" to baptize if the situation calls tions dedicated to the care of the sick and for it. elderlV-"When these are used, they provide a public testimony to the Church's min Additional Texts istry to the sick, following the example of Part III of the Pastoral Care ritual book Jesus in the gospels. provides the minister with a number of readings, responses and verses from sacred Other Resources scripture. Some of these are more appro There are many books that are helpful in priate in specific circumstances and the the ministry of pastoral/spiritual care for minister needs to study them so that the sick and dying. appropriate choices are made. One need The booklet Communion of the Sick pub not be limited to these but they do offer a lished by the CCCB is widely used great number of choices. Keep in mind, throughout Canada. The 2001 edition has however, that the first choice on a Sunday many of the ritual prayers used by lay min visit with holy communion to a sick per isters, including the text for Communion son is best taken from the readings of the for the Sick in French. day. A very user friendly one is Harulbook far The "Rite of Reconciliation for Individual Ministers of Care published by Liturgy Penitents" begins with paragraph 299 and Training Publications of Chicago, 1997. can be used by priests when they take The authors, Genevieve Glen, Marilyn communion to the sick or administer the Kofler, and Kevin O'Connor offer some sacrament of anointing or viaticum. very practical assistance in this ministry. Our Canadian Pastoral Care ritual has For the ministry of consolation, the book, added 3 7 pages of prayers for our use. Console One Another by Terence Curley, There is a rich variety here and some study available from Sheed and Ward {1993) is required so that they can be used appro can be quite helpful. It would be beneficial priately when needed. both to an individual minister and a group Included is a blessing and simple anoint involved in the ministry of consolation in ing rite for oil for the sick (page 348). This the parish setting. is not the same as that used for the sacra For all called to these ministries, may we ment of anointing, but may be used by rediscover the blessings of this little blue family members of a sick person or even by book as we bring healing, hope and con the sick person. As indicated, this is a part solation into the lives of our sisters and of our tradition within the Catholic brothers. [I] Church and it can be a comforting to those who use it in a spirit of faith and trust. 34 • National Bulletin on Liturgy A Bereavement Minister's Guide to the Order of Christian Funerals A Bereavement Minister's Guide to the Order of Christian Funerals Bill Burke A Splendid Expertise Church's life and inspires every ritual Several years ago, in one of his commen moment of the OCE taries for the CBC National News, Rex Murphy referred to grief counselling as Principal Moments "the Microsoft of the therapy industry." Throughout the General Introduction, the This comment precipitated a very ener text speaks of three "principal" ritual getic discussion at a meeting of our parish moments in Christian funerals: a) the vigil liturgy committee. As a Christian commu and related rites and prayers, b) the funeral nity, how do we perceive our ministry to liturgy, and c) the rite of committal. the bereaved? Specifically, how is the ritual and liturgical component of this ministry The Vigil (82-283) best carried out? The best resource we In our parish, we have been celebrating the could find to aid in our deliberation was vigil service for over twelve years now. Our the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) parish custom is to celebrate the vigil on itself. In this article, I will present the main the night before the funeral liturgy. Our points of our reflection. meeting's reflection on this rite produced some significant reactions. Why has this In its 2000-year history, the Church has rite been so well received in our commu acquired a splendid expertise in dealing nity? What do people say about it? with the mystery of death; this expertise is evident in the richness of the General There were the oft-heard reactions that Introduction1 to the Order of Christian this service is more intimate and less for Funerals. "In the face of death, the Church mal than the funeral liturgy. It provides a confidently proclaims that God has cre worship opportunity for those unable to ated each person for eternal life and that attend the funeral liturgy; it is more 1 Jesus, the Son of God, by his death and res amenable to ecumenical participation ; urrection, has broken the chain of sin and and there is even an opportunity for death that bound humanity" ( 1). This con mourners to speak in remembrance of the fident proclamation is at the centre of the deceased ( OCF, 90). All this is true and In the Canadian edition, this General Introduction begins on p. 2. It is pertinent to the pastoral notes composed for the rite by ICEL for the conferences of bishops in English-speaking countries. This is not to be confused with the Introduction to the Latin editio typica of the Ordo Exsequiarum, 1969 as emended by the Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, in 1983, which may be found on pp. xii-xvi. 2 The OCF provides texts for the celebration of the vigil in the form of a liturgy of the word (nine mod els) or in the form of evening prayer (two models). Titles of the vigils are: "Awaiting the Lord's Coming," "God is Faithful," "Life Is Changed, Not Ended," "I Am the Resurrection and the Life," "Our Eternal Home,"" I Am the Light of the World," "Our Hope of Glory,"" God Welcomes Faithful Servants," "God Is with Us," "In Praise of God's Love" (evening prayer) and "Longing for God" (evening prayer). BiU Burke is the pastor of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury, NS. He has a degree in liturgy from the University of Notre Dame. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 35 A Bereavement Minister's Guide to the Order of Christian Funerals valuable and consistent with what is said however, "for the principal gathering of in the General Introduction, but I believe the community, the services in this ritual the most important observation came are to be used" (OCF, 95). Our experience when we discussed the difference between in this parish bears out the wisdom of this the vigil service of the OCF and the more directive. traditional devotional prayers. The Funeral Liturgy (296-376) Rather than having the sense of a collec Our discussion moved on to the funeral tion of individuals praying for the liturgy. In our parish, as is probably the case deceased, the vigil is an experience, in the for most, the transfer of the body to the words of one elderly lady, of "all of us being church is the action that begins the funeral told by God that all is well." Paragraph 84 liturgy. The introductory notes speak elo of the OCF reads: "At the vigil, the quently of the "great significance" of the Christian community keeps watch with rite of reception (OCF, 299). We "receive the family in prayer to the God of mercy the body." We welcome and "receive " the and finds strength in Christ's presence. It is mourners; we don't just get them seated. In the first occasion among the funeral rites some quarters, parishes are encouraged to for the solemn reading of the word of God. "get them seated, place the coffin and then In this time of loss, the family and commu start the liturgy." The OCF makes it clear nity turn to God's word as the source of that the rite of reception is the beginning faith and hope, as light and life in the face of the liturgy. We receive the deceased and of darkness and death." the mourners and we enfold them in the This solemn proclamation of the word of tender embrace of this worshipping com God is the "high point and central focus of munity oflove and faith. To do less in the the vigil" (OCF, 87). Solemn proclama name of convenience is to considerably tion requires lectors. Solemn proclamation weaken the power of this moment. requires psalmody and acclamation. Music Our discussion of the funeral liturgy proper is integral to the solemn proclamation of centred on the issue of appropriate music. the word (OCF, 96), as "well-chosen music The notes frequently refer to the power can touch the mourners and others present and importance of psalmody in the funeral at levels of human need that words alone liturgy (OCF, 306). "Through the psalms fail to reach." The importance of music is the community expressed its grief and stressed in paragraphs 30 and 31 of the praise, and acknowledge its Creator and OCF and as the text points out, the Redeemer as the sure source of trust and Catholic Book of Warship III (CBW III) is a hope in time of trial" (OCF, 306). We have storehouse of rich and appropriate music. found that psalms are very effective at The General Introduction particularly communion time. A simple refrain can be highlights the importance of psalmody sung by all as they process to share in body (sung of course) as an expression of grief and blood of the dead and risen Lord. The and a cry of trust (OCF, 25-26). CBW III is an excellent resource for appro priate music (see OCF The This "stuff" is not just icing on the cake. 30--33, 324). settings of Psalm Psalm This business of "solemn" proclamation of 63 (#656-#658), 27 Psalm Psalm 130 the word makes for the distinction (#636), 34 (#610), (#374), and even the beautiful "Eye Has between "individuals praying for the Not Seen" (#482), by Marty Haugen are deceased" and the experience of hearing excellent choices for the communion rite. God tell us that "all is well." My elderly friend's language is less theologically The Michael Joncas setting of Psalm 130 sophisticated than that of the OCF, but I (#3 74) is a genuine cry of trust in the midst believe it makes the same point very beau of profound grief. Haugen's "Tree of Life" tifully. The OCF does not say there is no (#3 73) was particularly appropriate at a place for traditional devotions; it does say, funeral during Holy Week. As we become 36 • National Bulletin on Liturgy A Bereavement Minister's Guide to the Order of Christian Funerals more familiar with the wealth of CBW Ill, Church on earth and the Church in our funeral liturgies will be greatly heaven: "the deceased passes with the enriched. farewell prayers of the community of believers into the welcoming company of The ritual moment of final commendation those who need faith no longer but see and farewell is particularly intense. It is God face to face" (OCF, 379). clear from the notes (OCF, 312-314) that this is not a ritual for the purification of the How does such a brief rite carry such deceased-a purification accomplished by weight? The notes say, "the act of commit the eucharist. Rather, this ritual moment tal expresses the full significance of the stands as a poignant expression of farewell. rite" (OCF, 382). And yet in our experi It tenderly acknowledges the reality of sep ence, the act of committal (see the rubric aration while affirming the spiritual bond at the end 393,404 and 417) is the most with the deceased and our hope for even neglected part of the rite. Years ago, the tual reunion. The song of farewell is the coffin was actually lowered into the ground climax of the rite of final commendation as the prayer was recited or hymn sung. (OCF, 314). It is not meant to accompany This is usually not done today, since it is the action of incensation: incensation may felt that this action is too hard on the be omitted; the song of farewell should mourners. In many cases, this has been never be (OCF, 34 2-34 3). All should have replaced by the action of the priest sprin the sense that this song is the highpoint of kling a few pinches of sand on the coffin. If the entire rite. In our community, we con this 'act of committal" is at the core of the sistently use "Songs of Angels" (CBW III rite, then we must try to develop an "act" #lOC). It has become as familiar to us as that expresses this, perhaps the singing of a "Auld Lang Syne" has become for mid psalm as the mourners all place soil (or night on New Year's Eve-so familiar that flowers, or grains of wheat) on the coffin. it indeed does function as our community's Our committee will continue to reflect on final farewell, a statement of our respect for this matter; the theology of the OCF will the deceased and a clear affirmation of our be our resource. trust in God's plan for us. A Ministry of Consolation The Rite of Committal (377-421) The responsibility for the "ministry of con Our final consideration is the rite of com solation" rests with the believing commu mittal. This rite poses many difficulties. nity. We are bearers of the tenderness of Gone are the days when the congregation the Church and the comfort of faith, called walked from the church to the churchyard to console those who believe without and lowered the coffin into the earth. offending those who grieve. The Order of 3 In these days of cremation , cemeteries Christian Funerals and its General Intro miles away from the church, funerals duction and pastoral notes, is a superb tool in Vancouver with interment in to assist us in carrying out this ministry. Cornerbrook, winter funerals with spring burials\ the challenges posed by this rite The OCF shows tremendous pastoral sen are numerous. And yet, the rite of com sitivity and addresses many circumstances, mittal is the final act of the community of e.g., the special pain around the death of faith in caring for the body of its deceased children (OCF, 426), prayer and commen member" (OCF, 377).1t is an expression of dation for the stillborn child (OCF, 514). 5 the communion that exists between the Section 24 "Additional Texts" found in 3 See OCF, 611 form 1 (which also includes a prayer for use in a burial at sea) and Appendix IV. 4 See OCF, 386. 5 Part II of the Order of Christian Funerals, "Funeral Rites for Children," is, unfortunately, one of our best kept liturgical secrets. This is a treasury of prayers to suit individual circumstances: baptized children and children who died before baptism as well as infants stillborn or those who died shortly after birth. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 37 A Bereavement Minister's Guide to the Order of Christian Funerals Part V of the rite is an all-too-often The OCF speaks of the human need to neglected resource (OCF, 604ff). Here we tum always to God in time of crisis. Since find prayers that acknowledge the that is the time most _pepple tum to the deceased and the mourners, their state in Christian community, a careful study of life and the manner of their death, even the OCF will heW, us to be better ministers death by suicide. of consolation. Ill A Marriage Preparation Team's Guide to the Rite of Marriage Donna Kelly Learning from the Rite Christian Married Love Marriage: Ritual and Pastoral Notes is both The love that couples feel for one another a ritual book and a rich resource for those as they prepare for marriage is a human rev preparing couples for marriage. The elation of God's love for the world and for Introduction {1-18) begins by placing the each person as manifest in the paschal mys sacrament of marriage in a faith context. tery of Christ: his life, death, resurrection Paragraph 5 states: "A priest should bear in and ascension. In order for this to be mind these principles of faith, both in his evident in the celebration, couples need to instructions to those about to be married be provided with an opportunity to hear and when giving the homily during the about God's love for them and be chal marriage ceremony." lenged to witness in their marriage celebra Many marriage preparation programs are tion both the love of God and their love for prepared and carried out by lay people in one another. The Pastoral Notes (19) offer cooperation with pastors of the parish. a profound reflection on this "Mystery of Although programs in parishes and dioce Love: Theological Considerations." ses vary greatly throughout the country, few of them spend any significant time Preparing by Praying helping couples to reflect on the spiritual with the Texts aspects of marriage and the preparation of The liturgical texts from the Wedding the liturgy for the celebration. Although Mass provide much food for thought and sessions on budget and communications could easily be used to begin and end the are certainly necessary, the Church misses preparation sessions, regardless of the topic a great opportunity when it neglects to to be covered during the session that day or provide sufficient time to explore the prin evening. ciples of faith with couples preparing for Father, you have made the bond of marriage. marriage a holy mystery, a symbol of This article will examine how adding this Christ's love for his Church ... With dimension of faith to the marriage prepara faith in you and in each other they tion sessions can be easily incorporated by pledge their love today. May their using the resources of the ritual books lives always bear witness to the real themselves. ity of that love. Donna KeUy, CND, is the director of the National Uturgy Office. 38 • National Bulletin on Liturgy A Marriage Preparation Team's Guide to the Rite of Marriage Father when you created mankind is other than English might be able to have you willed that man and wife should this part of the celebration in their mother be one. Bind N. and N. in the loving tongue. It is incumbent upon those facili union of marriage and make their tating preparation sessions to make this love fruitful, so that they may be liv possibility known to all preparing for ing witnesses to your divine love in marriage. the world ( Sacramentary, 446 [Wedding Mass, Opening Prayers]). The Liturgy of the Word There are further options for mass texts Another part of the celebration that preparation found at paragraphs 447-448 (pp. requires careful attention and 888--893) of the sacramentary. Couples in the choice of texts is the liturgy of the need to be made aware that there are a word. Whether the marriage takes place variety of texts and that they are invited to within a celebration of the eucharist or choose the text that best expresses what outside mass, there is a celebration of the they want to convey about their faith and liturgy of the word. At this time "God their love of God and one another in the speaks to his people through the readings, marriage celebration. A revision of the assuring us of his saving love and calling for marriage ritual is being prepared and will our loving response in faith. We are pre provide even more variety in how prayers pared in this way for the celebration of the express the great mystery of our faith and marriage rite and the eucharistic liturgy" the love of God for humanity witnessed in (Rite of Marriage, 39). the love of a man and woman. The Sunday pattern of three readings is The nuptial blessing is one of the signifi recommended for weddings. As couples cantly longer texts within the marriage rit examine the possible scripture readings for ual; however, this too can be used, either their wedding celebration, the following simply in sections or as a complete text for pattern must be kept in mind: prayer (Sacramentary, 446-448 [pp. Outside the Easter season, the first reading 885-886, 889-890, and 892] or Rite of is chosen from the Old Testament Marriage, 84 [pp. 69-72]). These texts (Lectionary, 774-778). During the Easter could be reproduced for couples, who can Season this reading is taken from the then be invited to reflect on them during Revelation instead of the Old Testament. the time of the preparation sessions. Again (See Marriage: Ritual and Pastaral Notes, 39 couples may be invited to choose a text for for further suggestions.) the nuptial blessing for the liturgy at which their marriage is celebrated. This first reading is followed by a responso rial psalm. The texts from the Rite of Marriage itself are also food for thought for couples and can The second reading is taken from the New be points of reference or opportunities for Testament and is followed by a sung gospel prayer and reflection in the preparation acclamation. sessions. Here again, in the preparation of The proclamation of the gospel text is the the marriage liturgy, couples may choose highpoint of the liturgy of the word. between two possible forms of Consent and three possible texts for the Blessing and Finding the Readings for Weddings Exchange of Rings. Due to ongoing discussions with Rome The ritual book also offers the Consent and concerning the liturgical use of the New Exchange of Rings in a number of lan Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the guages. As Canada becomes an increas bible, the scripture readings for weddings ingly multicultural country, it is important are not yet readily available in an NRSV for those preparing couples for marriage to lectionary. Some parishes have opted to be aware of these texts in the various lan use the 1980 edition of the lectionary, guages so that couples whose first language which uses the Jerusalem Bible translation. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 39 A Marriage Preparation Team's Guide to the Rite of Marriage This can present a problem for couples be made aware of this regulation early in the accustomed to the NRSV translation used preparation of their wedding celebration. in their parish each Sunday. Singing and Other Music Until we have a lectionary for use in ritual masses, in order to assist parishes and cou Another part of the wedding celebration ples preparing wedding liturgies, the that needs careful attention and preparation National Liturgy Office has produced a list is that of music. Couples occasionally have of readings for weddings indicating where a friend play or sing for the marriage cere they can be found in the existing NRSV mony and allow that person to pick the lectionaries (Sunday and Weekdays). A music. What has been said earlier in this copy of this list in a small booklet is avail article about the spirituality of marriage able free of charge from the National needs to be kept in mind as one is consider Liturgy Office (90 Parent Avenue, Ottawa, ing music. Music is an integral part of all ON K1N 7B1). This list of readings pro worship; it is an aid to prayer. The music vides even greater variety and choice than chosen should focus not on the faith and the 1980 edition of the lectionary love of the couple, but rather on the com (774-778 [pp. 656-666]) and Marriage: mon faith of the entire Church and the love Ritual and Pastoral Notes (125-153 of Christ, which is the foundation of human [pp.lll-146]), which also contains the love. Through good music, the assembly Jerusalem Bible translation of the readings. will find themselves moved to pray more deeply. Songs should be prayers to God, that Throughout the preparation process, these the love God has shown us will be reflected scripture readings can be used to begin or in the lives and love of the couple. end sessions, as well as using them to enhance presentations on various topics. If The celebration of marriage is a celebra those facilitating the preparation sessions tion for the entire assembly and this is provide an example to the couples by using expressed by the assembly's participation in scripture in their presentations, the couples sung prayer as well as spoken texts. The will see that God's word is truly relevant to assembly's participation in song is an their lives and speaks to them as they look important aspect of the preparation to be forward to beginning their married lives considered by the couples (See Marriage: together. Ritual and Pastoral Notes, 26a). Couples should spend considerable time Choosing Appropriate Music together reading over the possibilities of If marriage is celebrated within eucharist, scripture passages available for use during principles of music for the Sunday the wedding liturgy. The selection of spe eucharist are to be the norm. Even if the cific readings is a preparatory act that is marriage takes place outside mass, the prin important both for themselves and for all ciples for liturgical music remain the same. those who will be listening to the word of It is not possible to go into great detail con God proclaimed at the wedding. In this cerning each of the parts of the liturgy in selection process they will be expressing this article, however, the following criteria their understanding of love and married life; may be helpful: they will be committing themselves to live the ideal expressed in these passages in their The music itself should be of fine quality, years together as they model their love for both technically and expressively. one another on Christ's love for all people. The music, and especially the words, Other readings or poems drawn from reli should be liturgically appropriate (e.g., suit gious or secular sources cannot be used dur able for a service of worship). It should be ing the liturgy of the word. This liturgical of a sacred nature, enhancing, not inter principle is put forth in the Pastoral Notes rupting, the ceremony and enabling the (39) and also in the Introduction to the people both to praise God joyfully and rev Lectionary (12).1t is important for couples to erently asking God's blessing on the 40 • National Bulletin on Liturgy A Marriage Preparation Team's Guide to the Rite of Marriage couple. Each song or psalm should be Parish musicians can assist couples by appropriate for the place in the liturgy in putting the hymns, service music, psalms which it is to be sung. and acclamations on an individual "loaner" tape for couples to study at home. Couples The music and words must be pastorally may be invited to listen carefully to the appropriate, which means that it enables words of these songs and see how they the people present to express the faith of express the faith dimension of marriage. the Church in a way that is meaningful to the particular assembly throughout the cel If couples are exposed to quality wedding ebration. Variables, such as whether the music throughout the preparation sessions, congregation consists of a large portion of they will be prepared to make good choices non-Catholics, or people of other ethnic when it comes to music for the celebration culture, should be considered.' of their wedding. If it is not possible in the preparation sessions to have a special Using Our National Hymnal evening devoted only to music, hymns and The official hymnbook for Canada is the service music can be incorporated into the Catholic Book of Warship III (CBW III). In other evenings, in the same way as des the choir edition and the instrumentalist cribed for the prayers and readings. Couples edition there is an excellent liturgical and who regularly attend Sunday eucharist in topical index (702). Under the heading their parish are exposed to quality music "sacraments," can be found the sacrament and have a taste for this kind of music. of marriage and a list of suggested hymns Unfortunately, when couples are not aware and suggestions for other particular themes that good worship music exists, they tum to which are appropriate for a celebration of popular music to express their love for one marriage. Under the heading "Psalms for another, contrary to the principle that the marriage" one will find listed the particular wedding liturgy is not just about their love, psalms appropriate for use during the but is more about God's love. liturgy of the word at wedding liturgies. As those preparing couples for marriage These can be found listed under the read this article, they might feel over "Biblical Indices, Old Testament" (697). whelmed at the amount of preparation that Cassette tapes have been produced by the goes into a wedding ceremony. However, if Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops time is spent on these important prepara to assist musicians and assemblies in learn tion issues-prayer and liturgical text ing the music in CBW III. Tape 7 (in the choices, scripture readings and music-the series of 16) has nine hymns for marriage. celebrations of marriage in our parishes will This taped music can be used to begin mar be celebrations of our common faith in riage preparation sessions. Couples could God's love rather than privatized events use the hymnbooks and sing along; a musi based on the personal taste of the couple or cian from the parish might make them of the parents of the couple. selves available to sing several songs with God's word will be proclaimed with faith the couples each week. and conviction; prayers will be addressed Other appropriate music for marriage (e.g., to God and will be an inspiration for the the other themes listed in the appendix prayer of the entire assembly. The commu number 702) can be found on a variety of nity gathered with this couple will raise the other tapes in the series. Service Music their voices to praise God for God's love (Holy, Holy, Memorial Acclamation, manifest in the human love of this man Amen, Gospel Acclamations, Lamb of and woman, as they are lifted up to God in God, etc.) is found on tape 5. prayer for God's guidance and blessing. IIJ This description is adapted from Music in Catholic Worship, published by the United States Catholic Conference. These criteria are expanded in this document as the musical judgment ( 26--29), the litur gical judgment (30-38) and the pastoral judgment (39--41). Music in Catholic Worship can be found in The Liturgy Documents Volume One, Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago, 1991. Volume 35 • Number 168 • 41 Music for the Sunday Assembly: Yea-r A - 'Tri·n·ity·-·Su·n·d·ay- to~the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (May 26-Sept. 1, 2002) David Jafelice he following pages provide hymn suggestions from the Catholic Book of Warship (CBW) III for the summer months in Year A. The summer is a time when many Tpeople have holidays. Some travel for weeks at a time enjoying the warm summer weather. Others take weekend excursions or simply spend time at the cottage. Life in the parish slows down. Many parish groups stop meeting in the summer. The priest takes his vacation, the attendance at mass is down and sometimes it's hard to find enough liturgi cal ministers to help at the weekend liturgies. Parish music resources can be thin as well. You want to encourage good singing but it's harder when there are less people in the pews, so ... • Keep it simple. • Learn little, or no new music; wait to teach new repertoire when all the parishioners are back from summer vacations. • Use familiar repertoire; it is helpful to repeat hymns over a few Sundays. • Repeat new music that was learned earlier in the year if appropriate. Hymn Suggestions Though hymns are specifically suggested for Entrance, Presentation of Gifts and Reces sional, many (if not most of them) are interchangeable; for Entrance and Recessional try to choose a hymn of praise that is appropriate for a procession. "But my community doesn't know any of the suggested hymns" If your community does not know any of the suggested hymns for a particular Sunday, you can never go wrong by choosing a familiar hymn of Praise to God or the Trinity; and that goes for every Sunday in the Church year. Check the Summer Ordinary Time section below. Unfamiliar Hymns One alternative to singing an unfamiliar hymn is to change the tune to one your assem bly knows well. For instance, you are looking for a good hymn for the recessional. You like the text of 514, but your assembly does not know the tune, and they are not ready to learn a new one. If you changed the tune from LLEDROD to OLD HUNDREDTH or DUKE STREET, for instance, the assembly would probably be able to sing the hymn quite well. There are a number of other long metre (88 88) tunes that would work just as well; there are some that would not, such as, ERHALT UNS, HERR, and JESU DULCIS MEMORIA. Just be David ]afelice is a liturgical musician of over twenty-five years. He is currendy director of music and organist at St. John Chrysostom Parish in Nev.nnarket, ON. He is also conductor of the Anno Domini Chamber Singers in Toronw. 42 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Music for the Sunday Assembly (May 26-Sept. 1 , 2002} careful when choosing a different tune, and sing through the whole text to make sure there are no strange results. See the hymnal's metrical index found in both, pew and choir editions of the hymnal (700). The Communion Procession During the distribution of communion, always sing a communion hymn. The hymn begins "when the priest takes communion" (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 56i). When planning what to sing at communion, choose something familiar from the exten sive list of Communion Processional Hymns listed in the hymnal index. Summer Ordinary lime The following hymns are suggested for any Sunday in summer ordinary time. (Yes! It's ok to sing a psalm for a gathering hymn.) Entrance 578 All People That on Earth Do Dwell 583 As We Gather At Your Table 684 Bless the Lord (Daniel 3) 542 Canticle of the Sun 577 Come, Rejoice Before Your Maker 584 Cry Out With Joy (Ps. 100) 587 Gather Us In 591 God is Alive! 588 I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say (Ps. 122) 572 Jubilate, Servite 562 0 Bless the Lord 593 0 Praise the Lord, Sing Unto God 590 On This Day the First of Days 564 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 580 Rejoice in God Presentation of Gifts 543 All Creatures of Our God and King 683 All Power is Yours 531 For the Beauty of the Earth 340 Gloria, Gloria 555 Holy God, We Praise Your Name 511 Joyful, Joyful We Adore You 572 Jubilate, Servite 589 Let All the Earth Cry Out to the Lord (Ps. 66) 557 Let Heaven Rejoice 562 0 Bless the Lord 544 0 Sing to God a Joyful Song 590 On This Day, the First of Days 565 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven 571 Praise the Lord With the Sound of Trumpet 564 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 563 Sing a New Song 422 Sing We Praises to the Father 575 Tell Out, My Soul 576 You are the Voice Volume 35 • Number 168 • 43 Music for the Sunday Assembly Recessional 515 Alleluia! Go and Teach All People 345 City of God 514 Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go 508 Go to the World! 517 Lord Jesus, We Must Know You 691 Lord, You Give the Great Commission 521 Now Let Us from This Table Rise 533 Sent Forth by God's Blessing Trinity Sunday These Trinity hymns are appropriate for Entrance, Presentation of Gifts and Recessional: 466 Father, Lord of Earth and Heaven 513 God, Whose Almighty Word 361 Great God of Mercy 421 0 God, Almighty Father 590 On this Day, the First of Days 422 Sing We Praises to the Father Here are some other appropriate hymns for Trinity Sunday: 543 All Creatures of Our God and King Entrance 560 God Is Love! The Heavens Are Telling Entrance 556 Let All Creation Bless the Lord Entrance 436 The Lord Jesus Christ Entrance 613 A Living Hope Presentation of Gifts 482 Eye Has Not Seen Presentation of Gifts 365 Jesus, Lord Presentation of Gifts 368 0 Cross of Christ Presentation of Gifts 578 All People That on Earth Do Dwell Recessional 555 Holy God, We Praise Your Name Recessional 435 Lift High the Cross Recessional 545 Sing Out, Earth and Skies! Recessional Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 44 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Music for the Sunday Assembly 375 At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing Recessional 528 Father, We Give You Thanks Recessional 691 Lord, You Give the Great Commission Recessional 521 Now Let Us from This Table Rise Recessional 533 Sent Forth by God's Blessing Recessional Sequence 693 Praise, 0 Zion, Christ Our Glory The sequence is sung before the Gospel Acclamation. It is omitted if not sung. This text can be sung to any 87 87 87 metered tune. See esp. PANGE LINGUA, 68 and PICARDY, 596. 1Oth Sunday in Ordinary Time 44 7 A Living Faith Entrance 660 Blessed Be the God of Israel Entrance 590 On This Day, the First of Days Entrance 564 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Entrance 353 Take Up Your Cross Entrance 382 When I Behold the Wondrous Cross Entrance 35 Blessed are they who dwell in your house (Ps. 84) Presentation of Gifts 528 Father, We Give You Thanks Presentation of Gifts 603 Gift of Finest Wheat Presentation of Gifts 520 Here I Am, Lord Presentation of Gifts 495 We Walk By Faith Presentation of Gifts 429 Word of God, Come Down on Earth Presentation of Gifts 548 All the Ends of the Earth (Ps. 98) Recessional 472 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Recessional 498 Lord of Creation, to You Be All Praise Recessional 533 Sent Forth by God's Blessing Recessional 11th, 12th, and 13th Sundays In the gospels of these three Sundays, Jesus sends the disciples out to spread the good news. See liturgical and topical indices for CHRISTIAN LNING, DISCIPLESHIP, GOOD NEWS, WITNESS, and biblical indices, PSALMS 96, 117, I 00, 121 . 548 All the Ends of the Earth (Ps. 98) 383 Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord 515 Alleluia! Go and Teach All People 302 Arise, Your Light is Come! 583 As We Gather at Your Table 345 City of God 517 Lord Jesus, We Must Know You 691 Lord, You Give the Great Commission 521 Now Let Us from This Table Rise 533 Sent Forth by God's Blessing 393 Something Which Is Known 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 578 All People That on Earth Do Dwell Entrance 577 Come, Rejoice Before Your Maker Entrance 584 Cry Out with Joy Entrance 572 Jubilate, Servite Entrance 564 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Entrance Volume 35 • Number 168 • 45 Music for the Sunday Assembly Responsorial Psalm I42 is the responsorial psalm far this Sunday. Another setting of Psalm I 00 may be found at 99. If you sing the latter, make sure you add the missing verse 3 from I4 2. Remember to sing the gospel acclamation's verse far the II th Sunday ( I4 2). 504 Before the Sun Burned Bright Presentation of Gifts 484 I Lift My Eyes to the Quiet Hills Presentation of Gifts 644 0 God, Our Help in Ages Past Presentation of Gifts 357, 496 Psalm 91 Presentation of Gifts 514 Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go Recessional 508 Go to the World! Recessional 691 Lord, You Give the Great Commission Recessional 580 Rejoice in God Recessional 12th Sunday in Ordinary lime 480 Amazing Grace Entrance 644 0 God, Our Help in Ages Past Entrance 443 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Entrance 425 All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure Presentation of Gifts 501 God, Whose Love in Jesus Found Us Presentation of Gifts 357, 496 Psalm 91 Presentation of Gifts 500 Surely It Is God Who Saves Me Presentation of Gifts 345 City of God Recessional 517 Lord Jesus, We Must Know You Recessional 691 Lord, You Give the Great Commission Recessional 13th Sunday in Ordinary lime 581 Church Of God Entrance 565 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Entrance 353 Take up your Cross Entrance 395 The Strife Is O'er Entrance 384 Christ Is Alive Presentation of Gifts 360 Eternal Lord of Love Presentation of Gifts 448 For Ever I Will Sing Presentation of Gifts 516 Only This I Want Presentation of Gifts 521 Now Let Us from This Table Rise Recessional 586 0 Day of God Recessional 398 We Know That Christ Is Raised Recessional 14th Sunday in Ordinary lime 543 All Creatures of Our God And King Entrance 425 All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure Entrance 587 Gather Us In Entrance 565 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Entrance 574 We Will Extol Your Praise Entrance Responsorial Psalm I5I is the responsorial psalm far this Sunday. Another musical setting of Psalm I45 is found at 204. If you use 204, remember to sing the gospel acclamation verse for the I4thSunday (151). 481 Be Not Afraid Presentation of Gifts 359 Come to the Waters Presentation of Gifts 46 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Music for the Sunday Assembly CMay 26-Sept. 1, 2002) 482 Eye Has Not Seen Presentation of Gifts 4 72 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Presentation of Gifts 490 Like a Shepherd Presentation of Gifts 497 Lord of All Hopefulness Presentation of Gifts 608 Now in This Banquet Communion Procession 345 City of God Recessional 511 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You Recessional 535 Now Thank We All Our God Recessional 433 The Voice of God Recessional 15th, 16th, and 17th Sundays In the gospels for these three Sundays, Jesus uses parables to compare the kingdom of heaven to earthly things. See the indices for GOD'S REIGN, CANTICLE OF DANIEL, END TIMES. The following hymns with a focus on the kingdom are appropriate for these Sundays. 341 Arise and Shine 684 Bless the Lord (Daniel}) 4 71 Blest Are the Pure in Heart 522 Blest Are They 345 City of God 528 Father, We Give You Thanks 553 How Great Is Your Name (Ps. 8) 588 I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say (Ps. 122) 406 Sing With All the Saints in Glory 518 The Sky Tells the Glory of God (Ps. 19) 108 To You Glory and Praise (Daniel}) 574 We Will Extol Your Praise 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 528 Father, We Give You Thanks Entrance 541 I Sing the Mighty Power of God Entrance 651 Morning Has Broken Entrance 442 Praise to You, 0 Christ, Our Savior Entrance 540 Before the Earth Had Yet Begun Presentation of Gifts 53 2 For the Fruit of All Creation Presentation of Gifts 444 Lord, We Hear Your Word with Gladness Presentation of Gifts 604 Seed, Scattered and Sown Presentation of Gifts 429 Word of God, Come Down On Earth Presentation of Gifts 691 Lord, You Give the Great Commission Recessional 644 0 God, Our Help in Ages Past Recessional 533 Sent Forth by God's Blessing Recessional 443 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Recessional 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 684 Bless the Lord (Daniel 3) Entrance 475 God, Whose Glory Reigns Eternal Entrance 553 How Great Is Your Name (Ps. 8) Entrance 567 Praise the Lord, You Heav'ns, Adore Him Entrance 318 The King Shall Come Entrance 443 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Entrance Volume 35 • Number 168 • 47 Music for the Sunday Assembly 528 Father, We Give You Thanks Presentation of Gifts ~ 47,2 Jmrpor;tal1 Invisible, G~d Qnly Wise Presentation of Gifts 604 Seed, Scattered and Sown Prese'ntation of Gifts 518 The Sky Tells the Glory of God (Ps. 19) Presentation of Gifts 341 Arise and Shine Recessional 542 Canticle of the Sun Recessional 555 Holy God, We Praise Your Name Recessional 573 To You, Our Holy God Recessional 574 We Will Extol Your Praise Recessional 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 560 God Is Love! The Heavens Are Telling Entrance 474 Lord, You Search Me and You Know Me Entrance 649 0 God of Wisdom, God of Truth Entrance 318 The King Shall Come Entrance 436 The Lord Jesus Christ Entrance 443 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Entrance 407 Come Down, 0 Love Divine Presentation of Gifts 482 Eye Has Not Seen Presentation of Gifts 513 God, Whose Almighty Word Presentation of Gifts 553 How Great Is Your Name (Ps. 8) Presentation of Gifts 498 Lord of Creation, to You Be All Praise Presentation of Gifts 573 To You, Our Holy God Presentation of Gifts 341 Arise and Shine Recessional 475 God, Whose Glory Reigns Eternal Recessional 521 Now Let Us from This Table Rise Recessional 533 Sent Forth by God's Blessing Recessional 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 583 As We Gather at Your Table Entrance 511 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You Entrance 625 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Entrance 582 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness Entrance 443 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Entrance _3.59 ...... ,.Ce.Ul~te"'lil&...~at@:J;S,-~ . ___,£1i.&S.~Iil,~a.tiG>.I.il,Qf...G~f&s 602 Eat This Bread Presentation of Gifts 503 For the Healing of the Nations Presentation of Gifts 603 Gift of Finest Wheat Communion 608 Now in This Banquet Communion 600 Our Daily Bread Communion 384 Christ Is Alive! Recessional 528 Father, We Give You Thanks Recessional 490 Like a Shepherd Recessional 555 Holy God, We Praise Your Name Recessional 535 Now Thank We All Our God Recessional 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 543 All Creatures of Our God and King Entrance 548 All the Ends of the Earth (Ps. 98) Entrance 48 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Music for the Sunday Assembly (May 26-Sept. 1 , 2002) 542 Canticle of the Sun Entrance 492 Eternal Father, Strong to Save Entrance 582 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness Entrance Responsori.al Psalm 166 is the responsorial psalm for the 19th Sunday. Another musical setting of Ps. 85 is found at 2I . If you sing 2I remember to sing the gospel acclamation verse for the 19th Sunday, (166). 613 A Living hope Presentation of Gifts 481 Be Not Afraid Presentation of Gifts 589 Let All the Earth Cry Out to the Lord Presentation of Gifts 496 My Refuge, My Fortress, My God in Whom I Trust (Ps. 91) Presentation of Gifts 633 We Praise You, 0 Lord Presentation of Gifts 495 We Walk by Faith Presentation of Gifts 487 You Are Near Presentation of Gifts 485 Lord God and Maker of All Things Recessional 644 0 God, Our Help in Ages Past Recessional 500 Surely It Is God Who Saves Me Recessional 443 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Recessional 650 This Day God Gives Me Recessional 20th Sunday in Ordinary lime 548 All the Ends of the Earth (Ps. 98) Entrance 425 All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure Entrance 565 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Entrance 443 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Entrance 495 We Walk by Faith Entrance Responsori.al Psalm Now this is a bit tricky! At 169, instructions state the antiphon is 105 but the verses are at 36. Since verses I, 2 and line 3 & 4 of verse 3 are the same in each psalm, and you wiU use the music for the verses at I 05, keep the page open at 105. However, verse 3, lines 1 and 2 at 36 are different, so write these two lines from 36 verse 3, onto the page at I 05, in place of verse 3, lines 1 & 2. Remember to sing the Gospel Acclamation verse at 169. 503 For the Healing of the Nations Presentation of Gifts 363 Healer of Our Every Ill Presentation of Gifts 529 In Christ There Is No East Or West Presentation of Gifts 623 0 My People, Turn to Me Presentation of Gifts 528 Father, We Give You Thanks Recessional 567 Praise the Lord, You Heav'ns, Adore Him Recessional 582 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness Recessional 533 Sent Forth by God's Blessing Recessional 438 To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King Recessional 21st Sunday in Ordinary lime 585 Christians, Lift up Your Hearts Entrance 531 For the Beauty of the Earth Entrance 4 72 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Entrance 442 Praise to You, 0 Christ, Our Savior Entrance Volume 35 • Number 168 • 49 Music for the Sunday Assembly 443 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Entrance 536 We Give Thanks to You Entrance , , ,,, -,~,~-~--'"""'!p':"';"-e-se... n-t-at·io•n-o"!!f"!!G~i"'!!!fts_,,., 581 Church of God 560 God Is Love! The Heavens Are Telling Presentation of Gifts 424 I Come with Joy Presentation of Gifts 530 There Is One Lord Presentation of Gifts 574 We Will Extol Your Praise Presentation of Gifts 341 Arise and Shine Recessional 430 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Recessional 514 Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go Recessional 555 Holy God, We Praise Your Name Recessional 517 Lord Jesus, We Must Know You Recessional 22nd Sunday in Ordinary lime 435 Lift High the Cross Entrance 507 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service Entrance 353 Take up Your Cross Entrance 318 The King Shall Come Entrance 382 When I Behold the Wondrous Cross Entrance 599 No Greater Love Presentation of Gifts 516 Only This I Want Presentation of Gifts 3 73 Tree of Life Presentation of Gifts 514 Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go Recessional 508 Go to the World! Recessional 517 Lord Jesus, We Must Know You Recessional 521 Now Let Us from This Table Rise Recessional III ~ Summer Institute in Pastoral Liturgy ~ at Saint Paul University • July 8 -19, 2002 Responding to Vatican II and the Church's call for ongoing liturgical renewal, the Faculty of Theology of Saint Paul University in close cooperation with the National Office for Liturgy of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, established the Summer Institute in Pastoral Liturgy. The aim of SIPL was and continues to be to enable those who prepare, lead and evaluate the liturgical activity of the Church (parish liturgy committee members, ministers, musicians, catechists, clergy, religious and sem inarians) to become more familiar with the various liturgical rites of the Church and to develop skills useful for liturgical ministry. SIPL is staffed mainly by Canadians who hold graduate degrees in pas toral liturgy or related fields. • Introduction to Liturgy (Gerard Whitty) • Singing God's Praises: An Introduction to the Sunday Liturgy and Liturgical Music (Heather Reid) • The Liturgical Year (Joan Halmo) • Lectionary: The Bible and Liturgy (Normand Bonneau) • Sunday Eucharist (William Marrevee) • Sunday Celebrations of the Word and the Art of Presiding (Murray Kroetsch) • Synthesis Course for Graduates (Miriam Martin & Patty Fowler) I 1ft UNIVERSITE SAINT-PAUL 223 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1C4 Ur' SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY Tel.: 613-236-1393 ext: 2247 Fax: 613-751-4016 Email: [email protected] 50 • National Bulletin on Liturgy From Across the Nation Considering Dot orothy Riopelle is about to retire after a kind "sacra Dtwenty-seven years of service to litur ment," an effec gical renewal in Canada as secretary of the tive sign of National Office of Liturgy at the CCCB; presence. She that's about two thirds of time the office was always there has been in existence. It is at Christmas at so many meet time that I am writing these words to ings, always pre express my gratitude, appreciation and sent in the office, profound admiration for her long years of or at the end of generous dedication. As I write, I cannot the phone line, ignore the obvious message of the the fax or e-mail. She was always ready with Christmas liturgies that the work of our the proper agenda, the right papers, the salvation in Christ is essentially a drama of precise references, the appropriate presence. The invisible God becomes visi sources-whatever the matter at hand ble to us in the birth of]esus, the Saviour. required. Dot's presence always included a And the first message on the night of his readiness to help and offer support, together birth is a call for us to become present to with gentle reminders about tasks to be him: "Let us go and see what has taken completed. One quickly sensed that Dot place," the shepherds say. The wonderful realized the importance of and was person teaching of Vatican II is that all the liturgy, ally committed to the work being done. in fact the whole Church, is a marvellous She made each person welcome at a gath sacrament of God's presence to us and to ering and seemed to appreciate quickly the world. The Lord Jesus became present what every individual brought to the group. to serve us and to continue his presence But more than that, she really cared for the until the end of time. persons with whom she was working. That was evident when, after enduring an all day All the efforts to develop, foster and pro meeting, she would invite the whole crowd mote good liturgical worship really had as to join her family at home for hospitality their aim to enable us to become present to and a relaxing meal. God and to one another by our full, active and conscious participation. So, all the Liturgy, especially in its renewed forms library of lectionaries, sacramentaries, ritu since Vatican II, is a pastoral activity. The als and other books and publications pro essence of pastoral action is a caring pres duced by the National Office; all the ence. Dot Riopelle in her quiet way has meetings, all the minutes, reports, letters been a fine example of caring presence to and papers, all the liturgical programs, many who carry the title of "Pastor." conferences, commissions, committees, Like so many others, I am deeply grateful and councils of the past 35 years, were to her and wish her the blessing of God's meant to heighten and maintain the pres caring presence in her life and in her fam ence. I can't begin to imagine what would ily for the years ahead. have happened to all those things over the past quarter century without Dot +James Hayes Riopelle! Archbishop Emeritus When I recall Dot's part in the liturgical of Halifax (1990) renewal at the National Office, I envision ~ Volume 35 • Number 168 • 51 From Across the Nation • Considering Dot he secretaries at the Canadian challenge, she is held in high esteem for TConference of Catholic Bishops are her professionalism, her good humour, and happy, hard-working and long lasting! the l:ligh quality of her work. Most started working there as young Thank you, Dot, for your long and loyal women, raising young families at home. service to the Church. Your retirement is Among the longest lasting is Dorothy well-deserved. We will miss you at the (Dot) Riopelle. For most of her thirty plus office and look forward to occasional visits years of service, Dorothy Riopelle has to your home! been the secretary for the National Liturgy Office. Although she has seen directors, +Douglas Crosby, OMI general secretaries, and chairmen of the Bishop of Labrador City-Schefferville Episcopal Commission for Liturgy come Chair, Episcopal Commission for and go, Dot has remained faithful to the Liturgy (English Sector) office. She is a respected friend to all who know her. Always ready to respond to any t is a great pleasure to congratulate and with Dorothy on many projects to be trea Ithank Dorothy Riopelle on the occasion sured moments of grace. I pray that of her retirement as secretary of the Dorothy will have length of days in retire National Liturgical Office. Her steadfast ment and never cease to be filled with and cheerful dedication to the tasks that gratitude for the ways that the Lord has have been undertaken by the office on worked through her. behalf of liturgical renewal will undoubt edly enrich the Church in Canada for (Rev.) Murray J. Kroetsch many years to come. I personally count the Director, National Liturgical Office, experiences I have had working closely 1986-1990 ike many people across Canada, I first Ken, and to her daughters and their fami Lmet Dorothy (Dot) Riopelle at the lies. She has been active in her parish in regional liturgical and national liturgical various liturgical ministries, more recently conferences when she would attend with as a reader and coordinator of the readers. the director of the office. Later I was priv She not only worked in the liturgical ileged to be the director of that office and office, she also took courses in the early work with Dot. Her job description lists days of the Summer Institute in Pastoral her as a secretary, but to anyone who has Liturgy (SIPL) at St. Paul University. been associated with the National While I was in the Office, she was also the Liturgical Office, Dot Riopelle is the heart president of the secretarial association, of the Office as well as the administrator, and in this position I saw her as a fierce confidant, and person who provided conti fighter for rights and dignity of her co nuity from its first full time director, Len workers. In this position Dot is a perfect Sullivan and Pat Byrne (associate direc example of someone whose faith brought tor), through Dave Walsh, Regis together liturgy and social justice. O'Halleran, Murray Kroetsch, and myself It is hard to imagine the Office without to the present director, Donna Kelly. Dot. No doubt her kindness and generos While much can and should be said about ity will help the next person to adjust, but her contribution to the National Liturgi we all know that the next secretary will be cal Office and to the liturgical renewal in following a legend. Canada, there is a face that few people saw. Dot is a devoted wife to her husband, (Rev.) John G. Hibbard Director, 1990-1995 52 • National Bulletin on Liturgy From Across the Nation • Considering Dot n her years of service at the National all three in sequence) was her eighth tri ILiturgy Office, Dot Riopelle has always ennial directors' meeting for which she been pleasant, efficient and friendly. She looked after all the details and arrange puts people at ease over the phone and in ments. person. Until the Office purchased its first It was my privilege to hire Dorothy (away computer in 1986, she typed the final copy from NORE) on September 15, 1975, and of every page in our extensive list of litur to work with her until 1988. May God gical publications, including some 55 bless you, Dot, and your family for all the issues of the National Bulletin on Liturgy. good you have done for the liturgy of the For more than a quarter century, Dot has Church in English-speaking Canada. organized many meetings of the Episcopal Commission for Liturgy, the National (Msgr.) Patrick Byrne Council for Liturgy, and the Diocesan Editor of the National Bulletin Liturgy Directors for across Canada. Last on Liturgy, 1972-1988 November's meeting in Halifax (involving orothy Riopelle has been so central to thoughtful and careful with both details D the work of the National Liturgy and the big picture, she was diligent and Office, and for so many years, that it is dif well organized. ficult to imagine the Office without her. I Dorothy, many thanks and many blessings remember with great affection and appre in the days ahead. ciation her warm and sometimes mischie vous smile, her sense of humour, her Frank Henderson loyalty and discretion, her common sense Editor of the National Bulletin and frankness. She always worked hard on Liturgy, 1988-1996 and was very conscientious, she was y very first memory of Dot takes me perseverance through multiple transitions M back to September 2nd 1987, my of office directors, her extraordinary tech first day of formal work on CBW III. nical skills for documenting and commu Since Pat and Murray were both out of the nicating the programs of the office. office for the week, Dot introduced me to the CCCB building, some of her col Let us also give thanks for a wonderful leagues, and my mammoth task of reading woman, who loves life and family, and through multiple boxes of CBW II files. increases the goodness of the world by The memory is of kindness, gentleness and weaving lasting relationships. wisdom. The warm welcome, homey con Loretta Manzara versation, and cup of coffee assured me that all would indeed be well. Dot will def Executive Secretary of the National initely be lauded for her detailed and committee for the Revision of the expansive memory of things liturgical, her Catholic Book of Worship Ditto all the above! Margaret Bick Editor of the National Bulletin on Liturgy, 1998- !IJ Volume 35 • Number 168 • 53 Index to Volume 34 ---- (Numbers 164- 167, 2001) Note: References to the official texts of Church Councils are listed under the commonly used names of the Councils. References to works written hy or issued under the name of popes are listed under the names of the popes. as a primary sacrament of reconciliation •General 164:12; 165:101 A baptismal name 166:159 absolution of sins 164:8 baptized candidates for the sacraments of initia see also forgiveness of sins; penance (liturgy); tion penance (Rites I, II, III) for confirmation and eucharist 166:175-77 biblical foundation 164:6 catechized distinguished from uncatechized full and shorterforms 164:11, 18 166:176; 167:202, 214, 229 general sacramental absolution 164: 11; distinguished from unbaptized 166:180, 181; 165:92-7 167:202, 210, 211-12 preparation for confirmation and eucharist Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 166:170---71; 167:212, 213 full communion with the Catholic Church Catechumenate; Rite of Christian Initiation of 166:172-73 Adults, sacraments of initiation status in the Church 166:176; 167:228 acclamations bible to the Eucharistic Prayer 167:240 presentation to catechumens 166:141 for the gospel167:239 in the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of books Catechumens 167:232 reviews 165:122-26; 166:132, 189-191 adult baptism Byrne, Pat, Monsignor 166:187 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Advent season c music 166:183-185 Canada Day "Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling with Water" liturgical texts 164:2 in Advent 166:184 candidate (English word) 166:132 Advent wreath 166:183--84 catechesis 165:69-73; 166:165--67, 176; 167:198, alb 166:163 203, 210---215 Anglican Church of Canada. "Eucharistic see also Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Practice and the Risk of Infection." Catechumenate; uncatechized adults 165: 108---11 0 of children 166:168; 167:215-220 "Announcements" 164:60, 62-4; 165:127; Catechism of the Catholic Church (quoted or 166:149, 187; 167:194 referred to) 165:98, 101, 102, 105; 167:198 archdiocese of Halifax catechumens 166:142-49; 167:210 celebration of penance 165:92-97 see also Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Catechumenate Ash Wednesday music 167:239 Catholic Book of Worship III (CBW III) 165:102; 166:132, 183-187 assembly role of Cavalletti, Sofia 166:168 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Celebration at the Easter Vigil of the Sacraments of role of the parish community Initiation and of the Rite of Reception inw the Full Communion of the Catholic Church 167:229 B celebration of the Word 167:252-53 baptism 166:160---61, 163 see also "liturgy of the Word" under the head see also initiation rites; Rite of Christian ing for each applicable sacrament or cele Initiatian of Adults, sacraments of initiation bration biblical foundation 164:6 during Catechumenate 166:145-46 of children 166: 168---1 70 children by immersion 166:163 see also Christian initiation (the process), of infants during Sunday liturgy 167:204 of children; 54 • National Bulletin on liturgy Index to Volume 34 • General catechesis of 165:69-72 community liturgy of penance 165:69-72 see parish community defined as "uncatechized adults" 166: 169 confession of sins children's liturgies 165:69-73; 166:168-170 see also penance (Rites I, II, III) Chrism Mass 166:149 element of the sacrament of penance 164:8 Christian initiation of adults confession (sacrament) see initiation rites, Christian; Rite of Christian see penance (liturgy) Initiation of Adults confessional164:16 Christian initiation (the process) 167:205 see also reconciliation room see also baptism; precatechumenate; Rite of confirmation (liturgy) 166:160, 163--64 Christian Initiation of Adults see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, of children 165:69-72, 72-73; 166:168-170; sacraments of initiation 167:215-220 preparing uncatechized adults 166:170--71 and family 165:69-72 congregation creating the Church community 167:197-200 role of role of the community 167:201-204, 205-210 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Evangelization and Precatechumenate role of the parish community 166:136-138 contrition 165:102 for baptized candidates for Christian initia see also penance (liturgy); penance (Rites I, II, tion 166:138 III) individualization 166:137-39-8, 139 element of penance 164:7---3 general introduction 166:134 inquirers 166:136-141; 167:206-207, 210 conversion of life 164:14 length 166:137-38 see also evangelization; penance (liturgy); liturgy 167:199 precatechumenate primary ministers 166:134; 167:206 in the catechumenate 166:143, 150; 167:212, 225 "Christian Initiation of Children Who Have of children 166:169 Reached Catechetical Age" discernment of 166:137, 150-51, 171; see Christian initiation (the process), 167:212-213, of children element of penance 164:7, 14, 39, 40 Christmas season converts (to the Catholic Church) 166:138, 139, music 166:183, 185-86 170-71, 172-73 Church see also "Reception of Baptized Christians into creating the community with the sacraments the Full Communion of the Catholic of initiation 167:197-200 Church" holiness 164:6, 13 distinguished from catechumens 166:176 as the people of God 166:160 dismissal 166:177 as a table community 165:103 calling to Lenten Renewal 166:179-80 church music 166:182-88 liturgy for 166:178 see also church musicians; "Music Notes"; welcoming 166:175-77 penance (liturgy); communion; Lord's Council of Trent (1545-1563) Supper De sacramentis paenitentiae (quoted or referred role 166:182---33 to) 164:6, 7, 8, 9 Sunday bulletin articles about 166: 188 Advent and Christmas seasons 166:183-87 D Lent, Triduum, and Easter season 167:236-40 darkness church musicians 166: 167, 182-83 see nightfall and the rites of Christian initiation 167:232-36 diocese of Labrador City-Schefferville children's liturgy of penance 165:69-73 Code of Canon Law (1983) 165:96 diocese of Thunder Bay Come Join Us at the Table 165:69, 73, 77 penance Rite III 165:98-100 communion (bread and cup) see also Lord's Supper Directory for Masses with Children 165:69, 77; risk of infection from 165:108-110 166: 168; 167:217 music 167:240 Divine Office communion with the Catholic church, full see liturgy of the hours see "Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church" E Communion from the Cup: A Report by the Easter duties 164:15, 46 Episcopal Commission for Uturgy and the Easter season National Uturgy Office (1996) 165:110 music 167:236-40 Volume 35 • Number 168 • 55 Index to Volume 34 • General Easter Vigil G see also Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, General Directory far Catechesis 165:69; 167:203, Purification and Enlightenment; Triduum 217,220 renewat of"l5apt'iSffialprdmises·t67:206 godparei:u:s f67':'2f3~ 219 - - ,_._ music 167:235-36 see also Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, times of celebration 167:245 role of sponsors and godparents reception into full communion with the Good Friday Catholic Church 166:174 music 167:236-40 ecclesiology Gospel According to John see Church as a catechesis for baptism 167:222 editio typica (original Latin edition) gospel Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 166:132 presentation to catechumens 166:141 see also Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the book H election (liturgical rite) Holy Saturday see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults music enlightenment see Easter Vigil of Period of Purification and Enlightenment in proximate preparation for the sacraments Christian initiation initiation 166:158-59 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Holy Thursday music 167:236-40 Enrollment of Names, Election or, Rite of see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ephphetha Rite (Holy Saturday) 166:159 infection, risk of eucharist from common communion cup 165:108-110 see Lord's Supper initiation, Christian evangelization 166: 136 see baptism; Christian initiation (the process); see also Christian initiation (process of); eucharist; initiation rites, Christian; Rite of conversion of life Christian Initiation of Adults evening prayer initiation rites 167:225 see liturgy of the hours see also Christian initiation (the process); examination of conscience Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults see also penance (Rite II) initiation, sacraments of texts 165:89-91 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults exorcism 166:147 inquirers see also Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, see Christian initiation Catechumenate Introduction to the Lectionary 166:153, 155 F .J faith development 166:143,144,165-67,177 John Paul II, Pope (1978-) see also catechesis Redemprar Harninis 165:95 family L see @o parents, unchurched large groups role in preparing children for the sacra liturgy with 167:246-55 ments of initiation 167:217 Lent first communion and Christian initiation 166: 150, 153, see children, catechesis of; Christian initia 154-55, 160; 167:221, 224-28 tion (the process), of children; diocese of Lenten Renewal of candidates 166:179-180; Labrador City-Schefferville; Rite of 167:206, 219-20, 230 Christian Initiation of Adults, sacraments music 167:236-40 of initiation appropriate season for penance 164:10, 16 first confession liturgical music see first communion see church music forgiveness of sins liturgical musicians see also absolution of sins; reconciliation see church musicians (with God) liturgical singing means of 164:15 see church music fragrance, personal liturgy see odor with large groups 167:246-55 56 • National Bulletin on liturgy Index to Volume 34 • General liturgy for children 0 see children's liturgies odor liturgy of the hours 167:254-55 avoidance of by ministers 166:191 liturgy of the Word oil of catechumens 166:149, 159 see celebration of the Word; "liturgy of the Ontario Liturgical Conference 164:60; 165:91 Word" under the heading for each individ Order of Catechumens ual sacrament or celebration see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Lord's Supper 164:6; 166:161--62, 164 see also communion (bread and cup); p eucharist; Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday); Rite of Christian Initiation of parish community Adults, sacraments of initiation role in Christian initiation sharing the cup 166:165 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults with large groups 167:250-52 paschal fast 166:158 music 166:183-187 pastoral care sacrament of reconciliation 164:12; 165:102, in the ministry of reconciliation 164:9-10; 103-104 165:77 preparing uncatechized adults 166:170-71 Pastoral Liturgy Conference (Notre Dame Center Lumen Gentium for Pastoral Liturgy, Notre Dame, IN) 164:64 Vatican Council II see Paul VI, Pope (1963-1978) Paenitemini 164:7, 8 M EvangeUzation in the Modem World 167:200 mass penance (act of satisfaction) see Lord's Supper see also penance (liturgy); penance (Rites I, II, Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday) III) music 167:236-40 element of the sacrament of penance 164:8 mentoring in catechesis 167:214 public 165:83 metanoia penance (liturgy) 164:4-53; 167:68-107 see conversion of life see also conversion of life; forgiveness of sins; ministers of music penance (Rites I, II, III); penitential cele see church musicians brations; penitents; reconciliation (with Missale Romanum God) see Roman Missal adaptation 164:8, 11, 17-18 mission of the Church in the archdiocese of Halifax 165:92-97 as a part of catechesis 166:146; 167:219 benefits 164:8-9, 14-15 "Music Notes" 166:132, 182--83; 167:232-240 bibliography 165:107 mystagogy for children 165:69-72 see also Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, communal aspects 164:7, 9, 13-16, 19, 39-40; postbaptismal period 165:98-99 with converts 166:177 examination of conscience 165:89-91 penitents in danger of death 164:9, 46 N decline in celebration 164:15, 38-39, 52; 165:98, 101 name, baptismal in the early Church 164:15 see baptismal name elements 164:7--8; 1654:82-3 of Diocesan Directors and National Meeting and high school programs 165:77--81 Chairpersons of Liturgy Commissions for high school students 165:77--81 (Halifax) 165:127; 166:149 imposition of hands 164:18 National Office of Religious Education (NORE) individual confession as the ordinary way of Conference (Ottawa) 167:194 celebration 165:92-97 neophytes (newly baptized) and the sacraments of initiation 164:12-13 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, in the life of the Church 164:6-7, 12-13 postbaptismal period and the Lord's Supper 164:12-13, 16; nightfall 165:69-70, 77-78, 85, 103 times for Easter Vigil 16 7:2 4 5 in the medieval Church 164:15 Narmae pastorales circa absolutionem sacramentalem ministers 164:9, 16 generali modo impertiendam ( 1972) (quoted or see also pastoral care referred to) 164:10, 46, 50 music 165:85--88 see also penance (Rite III) necessity 165:101; 164:8-9, 14-15 Notre Dame Center for Pastoral Liturgy need for catechesis about 165:94-97 Spirit and Truth Award 166:187 and the Paschal Mystery 164:12 Volume 35 • Number 168 • 57 Index to Volume 34 • General place of celebration 164: 10 neglect of canonical obligations 165:92-7 see also reconciliation room for collective sin 165:80 purpose 164:7, 13; 165:95 conditions for 164:46; 165:99-100 secondary~saefalilent of reconciliation penitents--in datiger of'1leatlrt&4:46 - 164:12-13 in the diocese of Thunder Bay 165:98-100 time of celebration 164:10, 16 liturgy for high school students 165:80-S1 liturgical vestments 164:10 pastoral considerations 164:46; 165:92-7 as an act of worship 164:39, 40 shorter form 164:49 penance (Rite I: for individual penitents) penitents with grave sins 164:46 164:19-27 texts 164:47-50 absolution of sins 164:19-21, 26 penitential celebrations 164: 11, 50-53 anonymity 165:83 for candidates for Christian initiation 166: 181 in the archdiocese of Halifax 165:92-7 for catechumens 164:52 attitudes towards 165:93-7 and conversion of life 164:51-53 and the catechesis of children 165:69-73 defined 164:50 children's liturgy 166: 169-1 70 and the sense of guilt 164:51 in the diocese of Labrador City purpose 164:50 Schefferville 165:69-73 penitents 164:10, 16-18 confession of sins 164:19, 21, 24-25 Pentecost contrition (prayer of the penitent) 164:19,21, music 167:236--40 25 liturgy for high school students 165:78-9 people of God imposition of hands 164:25 see Church penance (act of satisfaction) 164:19, 24-25 perfumes role of the penitent 164:19-20, 23-24 see odor liturgical postures 164:26 Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate proclamation of praise 164: 19, 22, 26 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults preparation for 164: 19, 23 postbaptismal catechesis suitable for high school students see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, post 165:74-77 baptismal period role of the priest 164:19, 21, 23-24 praenotanda of Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults shorter form 164:19, 26 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the texts 164:20-22 book appropriate time for celebration 164:17 precatechumenate 166:136-38 in need of updating 165:84, 97 reading of the word of God 164:19-20, 24 Presentations (of the Creed and the Lord's penance (Rite II: for several penitents, with indi Prayer) vidual confession) 164:23, 28-45 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, absolution of sins 164:43 Purification and Enlightenment adaptation 164:42 priests bibliography 164: 44 ministers of penance 164:16, 19 communal aspects 164:40-42 psalms concluding liturgy 164:35-36, 44 see church music confession of sins 164:29, 32-35, 43 Purification and Enlightenment, Rite of examination of conscience 164:28,32, 42; see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 165:89-91 liturgy for high school students 165:79--SO R homily 164:28, 42 RCIA (acronym) 166:132; 167:202 imposition of hands 164:42 RCIA introductory liturgy 164:28, 30-31, 42 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Lent 164:41--42 proclamation of praise 164:35, 43 "RCIC" ("Rite of Christian Initiation of preparation for 164:40-42 Children") texts 164:30-36 see Christian initiation (the process); "Rite of celebration of the Word 164:28,31-32,42 Christian Initiation of Children" penance (Rite III: for several penitents, with "Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full general confession) 164: 46--49; 165:92-7; Communion of the Catholic Church" 167:227 166:172-73 in the archdiocese of Halifax 165:92-7 see also Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults role of bishops and priests in determining celebration at the Easter Vigil166:174 need 164:46 reconciliation (with God) 164:12-14; and canon law 165:96 165:101-102, 103--106 58 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Index to Volume 34 • General see also absolution of sins; forgiveness of sins; and prayer 166:146 penance Church status of catechumens 166: 139 by baptism 164:6, 12, 165:101 and the word of God 166:143-44, 145-46; communal aspects 164:7 167:213, 214 by confirmation 164: 12 and the Church year 167:121 by the Lord's Supper 164:6, 12; 165:102, 103, Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens 104 166:139-142; 167:206-207, 213, 232-33 non-sacramental forms 165:101-102, 104-106 presentation of the gospel 166:141; in the history of salvation 164:5--6, 12 167:207 variety of ways 165:101-102, 103-106 individualization 166: 139 reconciliation room 164:16; 165:82--84 liturgy 167:232-33 see also reconciliation, place of celebration music 167:232-33 furnishings 165:84 role of the parish community 167:207 use of a screen 165:83--84 pastoral considerations 166:140-4 2 protection of ministers and penitents from signing of the senses 166:140 slander and false accusation 165:84 appropriate times of celebration 166:139; reconciliation (sacrament) 167:210, 232 see absolution of sins; forgiveness of sins; liturgy of the Word 167:207-208 penance (liturgy); penance (Rites I, II, III) dismissal of candidates 166:135; 167:231, 233, relics 165:116-117 241-244 see also Therese, de Lisieux, Saint, 1873-1897, Election or Emollment of Names 166:150--52 relics role of the bishop 166:151; 167:208 liturgy 166:151; 167:208, 233-34 Rensselaer Program of Church Music and Liturgy music 167:233-34 (Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN) pastoral considerations 166:151-52 164:64 place of celebration 167:208 reparation for sins 164:8 readiness 166:150; 167:219, 221 Rite of Baptism far Children 166:134, 140 time of celebration 166:150; 167:208, 234 see Christian initiation (the process) sacraments of initiation 166:160--64; 167:203 "Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling with Water" for baptized candidates 167:229-30 in Advent season 166:184 for children Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ( 1987) role of the family 167:217 165:104; 166:130--181; 167:196-231 relationship of confirmation to baptism see also Christian initiation (the process); con 166:161 version of life; "Rite of Welcoming celebration at the Easter Vigil166:160--64, Candidates for Confirmation and Eucharist" 174; 167:235-36 adaptation for children 166:168--170; 167:217 liturgy 166:162--64 critique of 166:169-170 pastoral considerations 166:162--64 the book priest as minister of confirmation 166: 161 American edition 166:132, 159, 163, 168; role of the parish community 166: 162--63; 167:228, 230 167:201-204,205,215-220 Latin edition (editio typica) 166:159, 132 preparation 167:215-220 organization 166:133-35 role of song 166:163--64; 167:224 praerwtanda (pastoral notes) 166:134, 140; role of the Sunday assembly 166:161--62; 167:211 167:204, 205, 215, 217 terminology 167:202, 234 optional rites 166:140, 159 typography 166:133 role of the parish community 166:143-44; for baptized candidates 167:229-30 167:201-204, 205-210, 218--19 baptized and unbaptized candidates pastoral considerations 166: 140, 14 7-48, combined liturgy 166:135; 167:228--31 151-52, 156, 167 candidates for sacraments of initiation postbaptismal period 166:165--67; 167:214, categories of baptized candidates 166:135 229 categories of unbaptized candidates liturgy 166:166--67 166:134 and mission of the Church 167:219 Catechumenate 166:139-142, 142-149, 165; mystagogy 167:220 167:210--211 role of the parish community 167:210, 214 catechesis 166:143-44, 145-46, 178; pastoral considerations 166:167 167:211-14 readings of the Sunday masses 166:166--67 length 166:142 celebrations of the Word 166:166--67 liturgy 166:145-49 preparation 166:136-140; 167:203 role of the parish community Purification and Enlightenment 166:152-58; 166:143-44; 167:199, 208, 210--15 167:208--209 pastoral considerations 166: 14 7, 148 definition 166:152-53, 158 Volume 35 • Number 168 • 59 ,. Index to Volume 34 • General liturgy 166:153, 154-159; 167:222 and guilt 164:51 at the Easter Vigil166:158-59 new understanding 164:51-52; 165:71 !:l:IQT!:jsms Hi6;J55=56; J67.:223~24 venial-164:!P9;-1'5;·'1'65:l01~l02~'f05 - music 167:234-35 Spirit and Truth Award (Notre Dame Center for Presentations 166:156-58, 180; 167:209, Pastoral Liturgy) 166:187 231 sponsors Scrutinies 166:153, 154-55; see godparents 167:208-209,221-24,225 role of the parish community 166:153; Summer Institute for Pastoral Liturgy (Saint Paul 167:209-210 University, Ottawa) 164:62 pastoral considerations 166:156 Summer School in Liturgical Studies (Newman time of celebration 166:155 Theological College, Edmonton) 164:63; role of sponsors and godparents 166:140, 143, 165:121 151; 167:219 Sunday Assembly "Rite of Christian Initiation of Children" role in preparation for sacraments 167:215 166:132, 168 Sunday Celebration of the Ward and Hours (1995) see also Rite of Baptism far Children 167:252 Rite of Peno.nce (1974) Sunday mass Adaptations of the Rite (paragraphs 38-40) see Lord's Supper 164:11 Commentary 164:17-18 T Introduction (paragraphs 1-14) 164:5-10 Commentary 164:12-17 Therese, de Lisieux, Saint, 1873-1897 Penitential Celebrations (paragraphs 36-37) biography 165: 114-115 164:50 Doctor of the Church 165:111-114 Commentary 164:51-53 relics Rite I (paragraphs 15-21) 164:19-20 see also relics Commentary 164:23-26 liturgical texts for veneration 165:117-119 (paragraphs 41-47) 164:20-22 itinerary in Canada, September - Commentary 164:23-26 December, 2001 165:119-120 Rite II (paragraphs 22-30) 164:28-29 Triduum Commentary 164:37-44 music 167:236-40 (paragraphs 48-59) 164:30-36 triumphalism Rite III (paragraphs 31-35) 164:46-47 avoidance of 166:151, 173, 174 Rite III (paragraphs 60-66) 164:47-49 "Rite of Welcoming Candidates for Confirmation u and Eucharist" 166:175-177; 167:229-30 unbaptized candidates 166:134 Roman Missal see also baptized candidates for Christian initi- updated Explanatory Note on the Revised arion General Instruction 165:66 initiation of see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, s Catechumenate sacrament of reconciliation uncatechized Christian adults see penance {liturgy); penance (Rites I, II, III) preparing for confirmation and eucharist Sacramentary 167:221, 235 166:170-71 sacraments of initiation Church status 166:170 see also baptism; Christian initiation; eucharist; Lord's supper; Rite of Christian v Initiation of Adults Vatican Council II (1962-1965) (quoted or preparation for referred to) see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Constitution on the Sacred Uturgy 166:182; satisfaction for sins 167:199, 256 see penance (act of satisfaction) Decree on the Church's Missionary Activity Scrutinies Decree on Ecumenism 166:173 see Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Decree on the Laity 167:199 Purification and Enlightenment Decree on the Missionary Activity of the Church sequences (liturgical songs) of Easter and 167:198, 199, 200 Pentecost 167:239 Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation sin 167:198 grave 164:8, 12, 15, 46-47; 165:99, 101-102, Lumen Gentium 164:6, 7, 9, 11; 165:104; 105 166:160 60 • National Bulletin on Liturgy Index to Volume 34 • Contributors w Western Conference for Liturgy 165:121 water Word, celebration of the "Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling with Water" see celebration of the Word in Advent season 166: 184 Word, liturgy of the welcoming candidates for confirmation and see "liturgy of the Word" under the heading eucharist 166:1 75-77 for each applicable sacrament or celebration [I] • Contributors Colli, Fred J. "Celebrating the Sacrament of Manzara, Loretta, and others. "The Hospitality of Reconciliation in the Diocese of Thunder Dismissal." 167:241 Bay." 165:98 Novecosky, Peter, OSB. "A Forgotten Road." Copeman, Gerry. "Election or Enrollment of 165:101 Names." 166:150 O'Dea, Sheila. "The Period of Purification and Copeman, Gerry. "Penitential Celebrations for Enlightenment." 166:152 Adultsr' 164:51 O'Dea, Sheila. "Preparation Rites on Holy Copeman, Gerry. "Period of the Catechumenate." Saturday." 166:158 166:142 O'Dea, Sheila. "Re-Visiting the Idea of Copeman, Gerry. "Rites Belonging to the Period Combined Rites." [for baptized and unbap of the Catechumenate: Celebrations of the tized 167:228 Word of God, Minor Exorcisms, Blessings, O'Dea, Sheila. "Rites Belonging to the Period of and Anointings." 166:145 Purification and Enlightenment." 166:154 Crosby, Douglas. "On a Practical Matter." Pasinato, Renata. "The Reconciliation Room." [Avoidance of odor by ministers)166:191 165:82 Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario. Liturgy Office. Pearce, Kenneth. "Relics." 165:116 "Music for the Sunday Assembly: Year A: Advent and Christmas Seasons (Dec. 2, Prendergast, Terence. "Celebrating the Sacrament 2001-Jan. 13, 2002)" 166:183 of Reconciliation in the Archdiocese of Halifax." 165:92 Ecker, Catherine. "Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens." 166:139 Roussin, Raymond. "Time to Dust Off the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy." 167:256 Ecker, Catherine. "Catechesis: Formation or Information?" 167:210 Reid, Heather. "Music for Reconciliation." 1654:85 Ecker, Catherine. "The Parish: An Initiating Community." 167:201 Sears, Glenna, and others. "The Hospitality of Dismissal." 167:241 Ecker, Catherine. "Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate." 166: 136 Sullivan, Sheila. "Reconciliation and Children of Catechetical Age: The Journey of One Eddy, Corbin. "Prayerful Examination of Our Parish." 165:69 Lives." 165:89 Tumback, David. "Keeping Lent in Focus." Eddy, Corbin. "The Sacrament of Reconciliation 167:224 in a High School Setting." 165:77 Valiquet, Mary. "A Reflection to Prepare High Gould, David, MD "Eucharistic Practice and the School Students for the Sacrament of Risk of Infection." [excerpt)165:108 Penance." 165:74 Hibbard, John G. "The Initiating Community: Watt, Sue, and others. "The Hospitality of Some Rubrics." 167:205 Dismissal." 167:241 Kroetsch, Murray. "Brief Book Reviews." 165:122; Whitty, Gerard. "Are We Preparing for 166:189 Sacraments or Initiating Childrenr' 167:215 LeGatt, Alben. "Call a Solemn Assembly, Gather Wiesner, Gerald, OM!. "The Rite of Christian the People- Even the Aged and the Initiation of Adults Defines and Builds Children, Sanctify the Congregation (Joel Church." 167:197 [!] 2:15-16)." 164:37 MacDonald, Marie. "The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A Mother's Experience." 165:72 Volume 35 • Number 168 • 61 Index to Volume 34 • Index of Books Reviewed • Index of Books Reviewed By Flowing-Waters: Chant far the Uturgy, Uvin:gUturgy: Spmfudlicy, Celi!lliaiiciii and . by Paul A. Ford. 165:126 Catechesis far Sundays and Solemnities, Year B A Caregiver's Companion: Ministering to Older 2000, by Joyce Ann Zimmerman et al. Adults, by J. Daniel Dymski. 165:123 165:123 A Catechumen's Companion: A Guide to Praying Meaningful First Communion Uturgies, With the Lectionary, ed. by Robert M. Hamma by Nick Wagner. 165:122 and Donna M. Grilly. 165:125 Music and the Mass: A Practical Guide for Ministers Children's Choir Basics, by David T. Nasta!. of Music, by David Haas. 165:122 166:190 The Mystery and Meaning of the Mass, Christian Sacraments in a Postmodem Warld: by Joseph M. Champlin. 165:125 A Theology for the Third Millennium, Sacraments: A New Understanding far a New by Kenan B. Osborne, OFM. 165:126 Generation, by Ray R. Noll. 165:125 The Color of Ught: Commissioning Stained Glass for Signatures of Grace: Catholic Writers on the a Church, by Sarah Hall. 166:190 Sacraments, ed. by Thomas Grady and Guide for Lay Preachers, by Patricia A. Parachini. Paula Huston. 165:125 166:189 The Singing Thing: A Case for Congregatiorull Song, Guide far Lectars, by Aelred Rosser, OSB. 165:124 by John Bell. 166:191 Guide far Ministers of Communion, Spirit Song: A Seeker's Guide for Uturgy and Prayer by Victoria M. Ttfano. 165:124 (Assembly/Guitar ed.). 165:126 Guide for Ushers and Greeters, TeU Me Your Name: Images of God in the Bible, by Lawrence E. Mick. 166:189 by Arthur E. Zannoni. 166:189 Guide to the Revised Lectionary, Theology and the Arts: Encountering God Through by Martin Conne\1.165:124 Music, Art and Rhetoric, by Richard Viladesau. 166:191 The Hallelujah Highway: A History of the Catechumenate, by Paul Turner. 166:190 Together in Christ: The Hope and Promise of Christian Marriage, by the Canadian Council Incongruities: Who We Are and How We Pray, of Churches' Commission on Faith and ed. by Timothy Fitzgerald and David A. Lysik. Wimess. 166:190 166:189 A User-Friendly Parish, by Judith Ann Kollar. The Uturgy Committee Handbook, 165:125 by Thomas Baker and Frank Ferrone. 165:122 The Ward and Eucharist Handbook {3rd ed.), Uturgy With Style and Grace, by Gabe Huck by Lawrence J. Johnson. 165:123 and Gerald T. Chinchar. 165:122 Your Child's Baptism, by Paul Turner. 165:123 IIJ 62 • National Bulletin on Liturgy ORUM The North American Forum on the Catechumenate 3033 Fourth Street NE, Washington, DC 20017-1102 Phone: (202) 529-9493 • Fax: (202) 529-9497 E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.naforum.org The North American Forum on the Catechumenate offers: Institutes • Symposia and Convocations • Advice and Referrals • Networking • Scholarships • Newsletter • Web site • Book and Resource Service • THE INITIATION EXPERIENCE INSTITUTES present the compelling vision and pastoral skills to implement the initiation process and emphasize the relationship of good liturgy to good catechesis. 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Volume 35 • Number 168 • 63 Summer School in Litirrgicil ~Stiidies ··· 20.__,0___ 2...,...... _ ~ Newn"Ian Theological College, Edtnonton, Alberta Session 1- July 2-12 Instructor 303 - Eucharist Rev James Ravenscroft 305 - Liturgical Prayer Mrs. Marilyn Sweet 306 - Liturgical Practicum - NEW Ms Bernadette Gasslein Rev Leo Hofinann 403 - Liturgies with Children Mrs. Marilyn Sweet and Youth 417 - Liturgy and Culture - NEW Rev James Ravenscroft 506 - Liturgical Art and Environment Sr. Zita Maier July 8-19 This year only Instructor 609 - The Role of Icons in Bp. Lawrence Huculak the Sacred Liturgy Session 2- July 15-26 Instructor 301 - Intro to Liturgy Mrs. Kim Wanner 302 - Christian Initiation - NEW Rev Leo Hofinann 402 - Liturgical Music Sr. Zita Maier 405- Lectionary Cycle B Mr. Richard Wanner 415- RCIA Bp. 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