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I. ORGANIZATION conducted annually and the Tuklas Talino held every 9. The organization does not have dues. It receives year. donations from the benefactors, the parish or the THE KNIGHTS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - By the seventies, the Rules and Regulations were sponsor at the first reception to the order. formally printed and used all over the Diocese up to the 10. No member may receive monetary compensation for HISTORY present. his services. If such an offering is given, he should turn it - Formally started by Fr. Constancio R. Panlilio. He is the - By the eighties, some members of the Knights became over to the director or the bursar to be added to the Dean of discipling and the same Professor of the MGCS the Apostolate Lay Directors, most of them are already common fund. and assigned as the personal secretary and Vice- professionals and some are even married. 11. Lower ranks should give due respect to those in higher Chancellor of the Diocese of San Fernando in October - In the nineties, there is a need for the revision of the rank. 1958. Rules and Regulations so separate the Rules of the 12. Group visits to the Blessed Sacrament and Stations of - Re. Fr. Panlilio saw the need for an organized group of Federation. the cross are encouraged to foster camaraderie. Mass Servers. 13. All members should attend in uniform during the General - An experimental set of rules and regulations was set up RULES AND REGULATIONS Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. and applied experimentally with a group of around fifteen boys at the Cathedral and at the Bishop’s Place. KNIGHTS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - an organization of ORGANIZATION - December 8, 1958, the first Induction and the reception young men bound together for the service of God through the Each regiment is composed of the officers and members as was made at 10 o’clock Mass at the Cathedral. priest at the altar or any of his ministrations of His priestly office. follows: - They named the organization as KNIGHTS OF THE Knight Commander BLESSED SACRAMENT; it is an organization of young ENTRANCE Master of Neophyte men from age 10 up to adulthood as long as he remains 1. Any Catholic man (single) who has completed the age of Master Scribe single dedicated to the service of God. 10 may be admitted to the organization. He should be Master Burser - In fifteen years by trials and error, the rules were Baptized and Confirmed in the Catholic Church, Regular perfected together with three distinctive ceremonies: Four Counselors Communicant and Sound of health and good moral Liaison Officers Installation of Officers, Reception of Neophyt and the Character. Induction to Higher degrees. Lay Apostolate Director 2. He may apply personally to the director (priest or - From the cathedral, other parishes asked Fr. Panlilio to layman) either orally or in writing. start the organization in other places in the diocese 3. The organization is divided into four degrees; Apprentice, Knight Commander - Highest officer of the regiment. He - A monthly meeting for all Knight Commanders was Page, Esquire and Knight. During the probation he is presides over the meeting, assigning servers, testing organized to have control of the organization. We must called a NEOPHYTE. apprentices and other members and managing the emphasize that this is different from the sacristan. behavior of members. That is why there is a rule that the Knight does not General Rules Master of Neophyte - second highest officer of the receive pay or any monetary remuneration from his 1. Each member must wear his uniform when serving at organization. His duties are teaching and training the service individually. Whatever is given must be mass on Sundays either at the main church or in the aspirants, preparing and checking things necessary for surrendered to the Master Burser, the treasurer, as the barrios. any service or ceremony. property of the order. 2. He should receive Holy Communion at the first mass he Master Scribe - secretary of the organization. His duties - 1960, the first assembly was made to create the serves. are recording of attendance at meetings, practices, Federation of the Knights of the Blessed Sacrament. The 3. A good knight should try to help any priest who needs his assigned job for mass; recording merits and demerits, meeting of the FKBS is always at the Chancery (Bishop’s aid especially ing celebration of the mass and other good points and bad points; keeping and filing old mass Private Chapel) sacraments. schedules and board notices; checking of Mass Servers; - SK Benjie Garcia was the first appointed Lay Apostolate 4. He should always give due respect to the Blessed taking notes during council meetings. Director, while the Knight Commander of the Cathedral Sacrament, the object of his devotion and to the priest. Master Burser - treasurer of the organization. He should regiment was elected the first Primatus, SK Antonio 5. He should follow the mass schedules posted for Sunday have a checking account on all expenses and income of Chan. and daily assignments. the organization and give a report once a month during - It is became apparent that the meetings for Saturday and 6. The meeting of the organizations is once a week, the meeting. Sunday became necessary, the Saturday meeting is for preferably every Saturday. Four Conselors - deciding body of the organization practice for serving while the Sunday meeting is for 7. Each member is expected to help one another. regarding to the admission of members. Study of the Rules, Regulations and Custom of the KBS. 8. Each member is expected to provide his uniform. If he Liaison Officer - public relation officer of the organization. - Friendly games called “Intramurals” were conducted as cannot afford it, he may, with the consent of the Director He is in charge of notifying and running after truant part of the training on camaraderie and sportsmanship. to solicit for benefactors. He is not permitted to solicit members. He is responsible for the peace and order This event evolved into the Sportsfest which is more than what is needed. during meetings and other gatherings.  Lay Apostolate Director - his main duty is to assist the Bapu, Maria, mipmu ca qng gracia. Ing Ginung Dios atiu Queca; O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY Spiritual Director or the Parish Priest in overseeing the Nuan ca caring sablang babai, at nuan Ya panaman ing Bunga O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine. organization. He may handle the organization with the ning Atian Mu i Jesus. All praise and all Thanksgiving, Be every moment Thine. Santa Mariang Indu ning Dios. Ipanalangin mu queng (O Sakramentung Mal a mal, Mipmu kang Ligaya. minimum guidance of the Spiritual Director. macasalanan Ngeni ampon nung camatayan mina. Amen. Sablang puri’t pasalamat, Mibie ngan sa Keka.) TYPES OF MEMBERS LIGAYA Prayer Before Serving 1. ACTIVE - those who actually engage in the work and Ligaya qng Ibpa, ampon qng Anac, ampon qng Espiritu Santo Lord, here I am all Yours, Ready to serve You. Antimo ing sadia rang ligaya ibat qng camumulan, Ngenit capilan May this my service Be pleasing to you and help aims of the organization. man mangga man qng alang angga. Amen. Me to serve you, This day, in others. Amen. 2. HONORARY - those who retire due to reasonable cause, like college students or those who study elsewhere. SASALPANTAYA KU Prayer After Serving 3. CHARTERS are those who enter the seminary for the Sasalpantaya cu qng Dios a Ibpang Mayupaya yang tutu; Thank You Lord for your love. Help me to continue giving good priesthood. These are promoting to full KNIGHTHOOD, Mengawa qng banwa ampon qng labwad Sasalpantaya nacu man example To all and help My Christian Brothers and sisters respect “Honoris Causa”. qng Anac nang Bugtung i Jesuchristong Ginu tamu. your Home. May I live the Holy Mass In my everyday life. Amen. Quigli Ya lalang ning Espiritu Santo; Mibait Ya cang Santa Mariang Birhen; Linasa Ya utus nang Poncio Pilato; Pinacu Re qng Cruz; KNIGHTS PLEDGE DISMISSALS AND WITHDRAWALS Mete Ya; Quitcut de at tinipa Ya qng Impiernos; Inyang catlu nang LORD JESUS CHRIST, 1. No member may be dismissed dishonorably without due aldo sinubli Yang mebie; Pepaitas Ya banwa. Prisoner of divine love in the Blessed Sacrament, My process. Macalucluc Ya wana'ning Dios Ibpang Mayupayang tutu. Mucum King and Master, behold, I am kneeling before your Divine Majesty, caring mebie ampon caring mengamate. Sasalpantaya cu qng imploring your divine grace, so that I may be able to commit 2. Multiple times of failures to fulfill the assigned tasks, Espiritu Santo, Qng Santa Iglesia Catolica; Qng pamisamac ding myself, totally and whole heartedly, to the ideals and aims of the Serious infraction of rules and regulations, habitual use Santos; Qng cabatingan ning kasalanan; Qng pangasubli rang mie Knights of the Blessed Sacrament. I promise, on my word of honor, of bad words, smoking/vaping, drinking below 21 years ding catawan ding sablang tau ampon qng bie alang angga. Amen. to study and obey its rules and regulations and to be faithful to you old, gambling, stealing, use of prohibited drugs, courting till my dying day. Further do I pledge myself to defend the Holy seriously while still a student, using the KBS to enhance OUR FATHER Catholic Church, your Blessed Sacrament and your Priest. I will chances with girls, fighting and bad temper, rebellion to Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom honor Mary, your Mother, the patroness of every loyal Knight. And legitimate authority. come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. finally, I bind myself to your Church which you have founded under Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as the rock of Peter so that I may find peace and happiness now and 3. Before any culprit is discharged, the parents should be we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into forever. AMEN. informed about the behavior of their son. temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. 3 DISTINCTIVE SERVICES IN THE ORGANIZATION III. MASS AND MASS SERVING THE RECEPTION - to receive new members who have been HAIL MARY aspirants. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou PARTS OF THE MASS among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. SUMMARY OF WHEN TO STAND, SIT AND KNEEL AT MASS THE INDUCTION - to raise the member to a higher degree. During the: you should Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, THE INSTALLATION - for officers only. now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Introductory Rites: GLORY BE Sign of the Cross stand II. PRAYERS Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it Greeting stand was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be world without end. Introduction stand Ing Tanda Ning Cruz / The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis Amen. Kyrie stand + King lagyu ning Ibpa, ampon ning Anak, Gloria stand ampon ning Espiritu Santo. Amen. Opening Prayer stand IBPA MI / Our Father / Pater Noster APOSTLES CREED Liturgy of the Word: IBPA MI ATIKA BANWA / MISAMBAN YA ING LAGYU MU / I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, First Reading sit DATANG KEKAMI ING KAYARIAN MU; / MIPAMINTUWAN ING and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by Responsorial Psalm sit LUB MU / KETI SULIP ANTI BANWA. / ING KAKANAN MI KING the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, Second Reading sit ALDO-ALDO IBIE MU KEKAMI KING ALDO NGENI; / AMPON suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; Gospel Acclamation stand IPATAWAD MO KEKAMI / DING SALA MI KEKA / ANTI ING he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the Gospel Reading stand PAMATAWAD MI KARING MIKA SALA KEKAMI; / MANGA E MU dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of Homily sit KE IPAISAUL KING TUKSU, / NUNE IKABUS MU KAMI KING God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living Profession of Faith stand MAROK. AMEN and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, Prayers of the Faithful stand the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, BAPU MARIA the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.  PROCESSIONAL CANDLES – candlesticks carried in procession to its repository on Holy Thursday, and bringing it back to the altar Liturgy of the Eucharist by the servers on Good Friday. In processions of the Blessed Sacrament and at Presentation of Gifts stand MONSTRANCE – larger vessel, really a stand to display the Host Benediction given with the monstrance, only the hands are placed Prayer over the Gifts stand at exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. under the humeral veil; in other cases, it covers the sacred vessel Preface stand LUNETTE – glit clip which holds Host when exposed in the which contains the Host. The Humeral Veil is usually and properly Eucharistic Prayer kneel or stand monstrance some shade of white. (from ivory to white is acceptable) Lord’s Prayer stand PYX – round container which holds the Host and lunette in the Sign of Peace stand tabernacle, used to take the Eucharist to the sick. Dalmatic Lamb of God stand HOLY WATER VESSEL – also known as the “bucket” and the Deacon for the Eucharistic Liturgy: Dalmatic Communion kneel or stand sprinkler as an “aspergil”. Instead of a chasuble like a priest wears, the deacon wears the Prayer after Communion stand sleeved dalmatic, also matching the liturgical color, over his alb Concluding Rites Sacred Vestments and stole. Bishops also wear a dalmatic at major solemn feasts Final Blessing stand Comes from the Latin word meaning “clothing” it is generally used and ordinations. It symbolizes charity, justice, and the sufferings of Dismissal (recessional) stand to represent the garments that are worn by the clergy in Christ. performance of their sacred duties. Vestments are Sacramentals. It is appropriate that the vestments to be worn by priests and Zucchetto / Skull Cap deacons be blessed according to the rite before they are put into The zucchetto is the silk yarmulka-like skullcap worn by bishops. VESTMENT & VESSELS liturgical use. The Pope's zucchetto is white; the cardinals' zucchetti are scarlet; Alb: Symbol of purity the bishops' zucchetti are violet. Priests may use a black cloth CORPORAL – Sacred cloth of white linen around 20 inches square The alb is the long white, robe-like vestment worn by all clerics at zucchetto for everyday wear, but not during the liturgy. upon which the chalice, paten and ciboria are placed during Mass. liturgical celebrations (celebrant, concelebrant, deacon, or acolyte). When not in use, it is folded 3 times each way so as to form 9 The alb (from Latin word alba, meaning "white") can be traced to Mitre equal squares and placed in the burse. the ancient Roman alb worn under a cloak or tunic; its color The mitre imitates the Old Testament priestly headcovering and is PALL – A square of linen, stiffened with starch, cardboard, or symbolizes purity and its form recalls that described in Ezekiel the headdress of bishops, worn at liturgical functions. It is either plastic, set on the chalice to prevent dirt or insects from falling into 28:4. precious, golden (orphreyed), or simple (simplex). The precious it. Chasuble mitre is worn by celebrants, the simple by concelebrants, and the PATEN – plate on which the bread used by the presider is placed For the Eucharistic Liturgy: Chasuble golden by the celebrant at an ordination. All cardinals wear a and consecrated during the Mass. The chasuble, also matching the liturgical color, is the long, often damasked mitre (simplex) in presence of the Pope. It is very tall PURIFICATOR – small piece of white absorbent linen, ornate, sleeveless poncho-like garment worn by priests and and made of layered white damask silk. approximately 8 by 16 inches, folded in 3 lengthwise, and marked bishops over the alb and stole during the sacrifice of the Mass. with a cross in the center. It is used ti wipe the chalice after the Stole: Symbol of the clerical office, AMICE: reception of the Precious Blood to dry the chalice. immortality, and the yoke of Christ Symbol of the helmet of salvation CHALICE – cup usually supported by a node and set on a base. It The stole, matching the liturgical color, is a long, scarf-like The amice is a rectangular piece of white linen with two strings at is used to hold the Precious Blood of the Lords at the mass. vestment worn over the alb and under the dalmatic/chasuble. The the upper corners which a cleric uses underneath his alb to cover CIBORIUM – really a paten in the form of a chalice with a lid priest wears the stole around his neck so that it hangs equally the neck so that the Roman collar of the cassock is hidden. The because the Sacred Body is placed in it. It is used to contain the down his chest in front or forms an X-shaped Cross; the deacon word amice comes from the Latin amicire, meaning "to cover" and, Hosts reserved in the tabernacle. wears his stole over the left shoulder and tied at his right side; the because the heads of criminals condemned to death were covered CRUETS – are the vessels to hold the wine and water at the mass. Bishop wears his stole so that it hangs equally down his chest. in linen, the amice recalls the humiliation which was put upon PITCHER AND BASIN – used to hold and catch the water for the Christ. washing of the hand of the presider. They are always paired with Cincture: Symbol of Chastity towel. Morally pure or decent: not sinful Pallium COMMUNION PLATE – used during communion. The cincture ties the alb at the waist. The pallium is worn only by archbishops (in their own dioceses), BELL – known as the “mass bell and sanctus bell” is rung by a patriarchs, and the Pope, as symbol of their authority. It's a band of server at mass. Cope white wool adorned with 6 small black crosses, worn around the SACRAMENTARY – the volume presidential prayers for the For non-Eucharistic Liturgy: Cope neck with extensions front and back, and pinned to the chasuble in officiant of the Eucharist and for any rites connected with the Mass. The cope is a large mantle worn by clerics (including deacons) at three places about the neck. LECTIONARY – liturgical book that holds the Scriptural readings some liturgical celebrations (but not at the Mass) – for example, The non-silk part of the pallium is made of white wool, part of which used during the Liturgy of the Word in the Mass. during Processions and Benedictions of the Blessed Sacrament. It is supplied by two lambs presented annually by the Lateran SACRAMENTARY STAND – placed on the altar at the preparation matches the color of the liturgy and is worn in the same way as the Canons Regular on the feast of St. Agnes (21 January). The lambs of the gifts. chasuble or dalmatic. are solemnly blessed on the high altar of that church after the THURIBLE – metal bowl hanging by 3 chains from a disc. It is pontifical Mass, and then offered to the pope, who sends palliums often mistaken for the “incense” and the “charcoal”. The thurible is Humeral veil made of their wool to the archbishops. used to contain these two. Is worn so as to cover the back and shoulders (where it gets its INCENSE BOAT – shaped like a boat, with a hinged lid and a name) and its two ends hang down in front. To prevent its falling Surplice matching spoon. from the shoulders, it is fastened across the chest with the clasps Is a knee-length, white vestment worn over the cassock, but by the CREDENCE TABLE – movable table of the altar. or ribbons attached to the border. priests, deacons, and seminarians rather than bishops. It is PROCESSIONAL CROSS – large crucifix, set on a long staff, to be The humeral veil is worn by the priest or deacon in processions of typically simple in design, but can be very fancy. The sleeve of a carried in procession, and perhaps used as the altar cross at mass. the Blessed Sacrament, in giving benediction, in carrying the Host surplice is fuller, and often bell-shaped. Papal & Episcopal Paraphernalia Rev. Fr. Ervin Justin C. Pineda - Parochial Vicar, Santa Cruz Parish Papal shoes Are the red leather outdoor shoes worn by the Pope. These are the VICARIATE OF ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO liturgical footwear proper to all Latin Rite bishops. Santa Cruz Parish, Sta. Cruz, Lubao The indoor papal slippers were made of red velvet or silk and were San Rafael Arkanghel Parish, Baruya, Lubao heavily decorated in gold braid with a gold cross in the middle. Conversion of St. Paul Parish, San Pablo 1st, Lubao The color of the Episcopal sandals varied to match the liturgical Parroquia de San Agustin, San Nicolas, Lubao color of the mass. San Antonio de Padua Parish, San Antonio, Lubao La Consolacion Parish, San Isidro, Guagua Pectoral Cross The pectoral cross is a cross, usually about 6 inches in height, THE LITURGICAL YEAR worn around the neck of a bishop and suspended by either cord (in ADVENT SEASON liturgical vestments or choir) or chain (in abito piano). The cord is -The beginning of the Church year. The color is violet. Advent has scarlet and gold for a cardinal; green and gold for a bishop. The 4 weeks, including the 9 days of Simbang Gabi. pectoral cross is worn on the chest of prelates so as to keep the CHRISTMAS SEASON Cross close to their hearts. -Celebrates Jesus’ Birth, the Incarnation, God becoming Man. The color is White. Crozier/ episcopal Staff LENTEN SEASON The crozier is the shepherd's staff used by bishops. The crozier -It runs from Ash Wednesday until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper has always been in the Church a symbol of the bishop's pastoral exclusive (on Holy Thursday). The color is Violet. role. In the very early Church, it was made of wood, but in the early THE EASTER TRIDUUM Middle Ages metal (silver and gold, depending on rank) was used - The three days of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the instead. Wooden croziers again began to be used during the time highest point of the whole year. The color is white, but red on Good of Vatican II and are common today. Friday. THE EASTER SEASON Episcopal Ring -Covers the 50 days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost. The When a Bishop is consecrated as Bishop, he receives a ring color is white. representing his office (Cardinals receive their own special ring, SUNDAYS IN ORDINARY TIME also). The Pope's ring, known as the "Fisherman's Ring," is the -Sundays between the Epiphany and Ash Wednesday personal and unique seal of that reigning Pontiff and is (or at least -Sundays between Pentecost and Advent. used to be) destroyed on his death. THE LITURGICAL COLORS Cassock The cassock, also known as soutane, comes in a number of styles and cuts, though no particular symbolism attaches to these. It is WHITE/GOLD –used for festive occasions, times of joy and glory. usually has 33 buttons (symbolic of the years of the life of Jesus) RED –may stand for blood or for the fire of the Holy Spirit and thus down the front. A band cincture is also worn. The ordinary cassock be used for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost, worn by most cleric. commemorations of the Lord’s Passion, on days celebrating the martyrs of our faith. GREEN –used during Ordinary Tme. It is the color of growth. POPE FRANCIS (JEORGE MARIO BERGOGLIO) VIOLET- sign of sorrow for sin and waiting for the Lord, or may be -Head of the Catholic Church a sign of mourning. It is used during Advent, Lent, or Masses for -2013 the dead and Funerals. ROSE –a soft pink, used for the 3rd Sunday in Advent and the 4th MOST REV. CHARLES JOHN BROWN, D.D. Sunday in Lent, as a sign of rejoicing as the great feasts draw -Apostolic Nunciature to the Philippines near. MOST REV. FLORENTINO G. LAVARIAS, D.D. (Doctor of The Roman Catholic Church recognizes the following seven Divinity) (7) sacraments: -ARCHBISHOP OF SAN FERNANDO PAMPANGA Baptism / Binyag Eucharist / Komunyon MOST REV. PACIANO B. ANICETO, D.D. Confirmation / Kumpil -Archbishop Emeritus Reconciliation / Kumpisal Anointing of the sick / Pamaglanya Rev. Fr. Joseph G. Hernandez Marriage / Kasal -Parish Priest, Santa Cruz Parish Holy orders / Banal a Orden MASS AND MASS SERVING The Kyrie Eleison Silence (from the General Instructions of the Roman Missal) 52. After the Penitential Act, the Kyrie, eleison (Lord, have mercy), 56. The Liturgy of the Word is to be celebrated in such a way as to is always begun, unless it has already been part of the Penitential favour meditation, and so any kind of haste such as hinders The Individual Parts of the Mass Act. Since it is a chant by which the faithful acclaim the Lord and recollection is clearly to be avoided. In the course of it, brief periods implore his mercy, it is usually executed by everyone, that is to say, of silence are also appropriate, accommodated to the assembled A. The Introductory Rites with the people and the choir or cantor taking part in it. congregation; by means of these, under the action of the Holy 46. The rites that precede the Liturgy of the Word, namely, the Each acclamation is usually pronounced twice, though it is not to Spirit, the Word of God may be grasped by the heart and a Entrance, the Greeting, the Penitential Act, the Kyrie, the Gloria in be excluded that it be repeated several times, by reason of the response through prayer may be prepared. It may be appropriate excelsis (Glory to God in the highest) and Collect, have the character of the various languages, as well as of the artistry of the to observe such periods of silence, for example, before the Liturgy character of a beginning, an introduction, and a preparation. music or of other circumstances. When the Kyrie is sung as a part of the Word itself begins, after the First and Second Reading, and Their purpose is to ensure that the faithful, who come together as of the Penitential Act, a ‘trope’ precedes each acclamation. lastly at the conclusion of the Homily. one, establish communion and dispose themselves properly to The Gloria in Excelsis The Biblical Readings listen to the Word of God and to celebrate the Eucharist worthily. In 53. The Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest) is a most 57. In the readings, the table of God’s Word is spread before the certain celebrations that are combined with Mass according to the ancient and venerable hymn by which the Church, gathered in the faithful, and the treasures of the Bible are opened to them.61 norms of the liturgical books, the Introductory Rites are omitted or Holy Spirit, glorifies and entreats God the Father and the Lamb. Hence, it is preferable that the arrangement of the biblical readings take place in a particular way. The text of this hymn may not be replaced by any other. It is be maintained, for by them the unity of both Testaments and of The Entrance intoned by the Priest or, if appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir; salvation history is brought out. Nor is it lawful to replace the 47. When the people are gathered, and as the Priest enters with but it is sung either by everyone together, or by the people readings and Responsorial Psalm, which contain the Word of God, the Deacon and ministers, the Entrance Chant begins. Its purpose alternately with the choir, or by the choir alone. If not sung, it is to with other, non-biblical texts. is to open the celebration, foster the unity of those who have been be recited either by everybody together or by two choirs 58. In the celebration of the Mass with the people, the readings gathered, introduce their thoughts to the mystery of the liturgical responding one to the other. It is sung or said on Sundays outside are always read from the ambo. time or festivity, and accompany the procession of the Priest and Advent and Lent, and also on Solemnities and Feasts, and at 59. The function of proclaiming the readings is by tradition not ministers. particular celebrations of a more solemn character. presidential but ministerial. Therefore the readings are to be read 48. This chant is sung alternately by the choir and the people or The Collect by a reader, but the Gospel by the Deacon or, in his absence, by similarly by a cantor and the people, or entirely by the people, or by 54. Next the Priest calls upon the people to pray and everybody, another Priest. If, however, a Deacon or another Priest is not the choir alone. In the dioceses of England Wales the Entrance together with the Priest, observes a brief silence so that they may present, the Priest Celebrant himself should read the Gospel, and Chant may be chosen from among the following: the antiphon with become aware of being in God’s presence and may call to mind moreover, if no other suitable reader is present, the Priest its Psalm from the Graduale Romanum or the Graduale Simplex, or their intentions. Then the Priest pronounces the prayer usually Celebrant should also proclaim the other readings as well. After another chant that is suited to the sacred action, the day, or the called the ‘Collect’ and through which the character of the each reading, whoever reads it pronounces the acclamation, and time of year,55 and whose text has been approved by the celebration finds expression. By an ancient tradition of the Church, by means of the reply the assembled people give honour to the Conference of Bishops of England and Wales. If there is no singing the Collect prayer is usually addressed to God the Father, through Word of God that they have received in faith and with gratitude. at the Entrance, the antiphon given in the Missal is recited either by Christ, in the Holy Spirit, and is concluded with a Trinitarian ending, 60. The reading of the Gospel constitutes the high point of the the faithful, or by some of them, or by a reader; otherwise, it is or longer ending, in the following manner: Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy itself teaches the great reverence recited by the Priest himself, who may even adapt it as an If the prayer is directed to the Father: Through our Lord that is to be shown to this reading by setting it off from the other introductory explanation (cf. no. 31). Reverence to the Altar and Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity readings with special marks of honour, by the fact of which minister Greeting of the Assembled People of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever; is appointed to proclaim it and by the blessing or prayer with which 49. When they have arrived at the sanctuary, the Priest, the If it is directed to the Father, but the Son is mentioned at he prepares himself; and also by the fact that through their Deacon, and the ministers reverence the altar with a profound bow. the end: Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy acclamations the faithful acknowledge and confess that Christ is Moreover, as an expression of veneration, the Priest and Deacon Spirit, one God, for ever and ever; present and is speaking to them and stand as they listen to the then kiss the altar itself; the Priest, if appropriate, also incenses the If it is directed to the Son: Who live and reign with God reading; and by the mere fact of the marks of reverence that are cross and the altar. the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and given to the Book of the Gospels. 50. When the Entrance Chant is concluded, the Priest stands at the ever. The people, joining in this petition, make the prayer their own The Responsorial Psalm chair and, together with the whole gathering, signs himself with the by means of the acclamation Amen. At Mass only a single Collect 61. After the First Reading follows the Responsorial Psalm, which Sign of the Cross. Then by means of the Greeting he signifies the is ever said. is an integral part of the Liturgy of the Word and which has great presence of the Lord to the assembled community. By this greeting B. The Liturgy of the Word liturgical and pastoral importance, since it fosters meditation on the and the people’s response, the mystery of the Church gathered 55. The main part of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of the Word of God. The Responsorial Psalm should correspond to each together is made manifest. After the greeting of the people, the readings from Sacred Scripture together with the chants occurring reading and should usually be taken from the Lectionary. It is Priest, or the Deacon, or a lay minister may very briefly introduce between them. As for the Homily, the Profession of Faith and the preferable for the Responsorial Psalm to be sung, at least as far as the faithful to the Mass of the day. Universal Prayer, they develop and conclude it. For in the readings, the people’s response is concerned. Hence the psalmist, or cantor The Penitential Act as explained by the Homily, God speaks to his people, opening up of the Psalm, sings the Psalm verses at the ambo or another 51. After this, the Priest calls upon the whole community to take to them the mystery of redemption and salvation, and offering suitable place, while the whole congregation sits and listens, part in the Penitential Act, which, after a brief pause for silence, it spiritual nourishment; and Christ himself is present through his normally taking part by means of the response, except when the does by means of a formula of general confession. The rite word in the midst of the faithful. By silence and by singing, the Psalm is sung straight through, that is, without a response. concludes with the Priest’s absolution, which, however, lacks the people make this divine word their own, and affirm their adherence However, in order that the people may be able to sing the Psalm efficacy of the Sacrament of Penance. From time to time on to it by means of the Profession of Faith; finally, having been response more easily, texts of some responses and Psalms Sundays, especially in Easter Time, instead of the customary nourished by the divine word, the people pour out their petitions by have been chosen for the different times of the year or for the Penitential Act, the blessing and sprinkling of water may take place means of the Universal Prayer for the needs of the whole Church different categories of Saints. These may be used instead of the as a reminder of Baptism. and for the salvation of the whole world. text corresponding to the reading whenever the Psalm is sung. If the Psalm cannot be sung, then it should be recited in a way that is 68. The Creed is to be sung or said by the Priest together with the Liturgy of the Eucharist, is made ready when on it are placed the particularly suited to fostering meditation on the Word of God. people on Sundays and Solemnities. It may be said also at corporal, purificator, Missal and chalice (unless this last is prepared Instead of the Psalm assigned in the Lectionary, there may be particular celebrations of a more solemn character. If it is sung, it is at the credence table). The offerings are then brought forward. It is sung either the Responsorial Gradual from the Graduale intoned by the Priest or, if appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir. a praiseworthy practice for the bread and wine to be presented by Romanum, or the Responsorial Psalm or the Alleluia Psalm from It is then sung either by everybody together or by the people the faithful. They are then accepted at an appropriate place by the the Graduale Simplex, as described in these books. alternating with the choir. If it is not sung, it is to be recited by Priest or the Deacon to be carried to the altar. Even though the The Acclamation before the Gospel everybody together or by two choirs responding one to the other. faithful no longer bring from their own possessions the bread and 62. After the reading that immediately precedes the Gospel, the The Universal Prayer wine intended for the liturgy as was once the case, nevertheless Alleluia or another chant laid down by the rubrics is sung, as the 69. In the Universal Prayer or Prayer of the Faithful, the people the rite of carrying up the offerings still keeps its spiritual efficacy liturgical time requires. An acclamation of this kind constitutes a rite respond in some sense to the Word of God which they have and significance. Even money or other gifts for the poor or for the or act in itself, by which the gathering of the faithful welcomes and received in faith and, exercising the office of their baptismal Church, brought by the faithful or collected in the church, are greets the Lord who is about to speak to them in the Gospel and priesthood, offer prayers to God for the salvation of all. It is acceptable; given their purpose, they are to be put in a suitable profess their faith by means of the chant. It is sung by everybody, desirable that there usually be such a form of prayer in Masses place away from the Eucharistic table. standing, and is led by the choir or a cantor, being repeated as the celebrated with the people, so that petitions may be offered for holy 74. The procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the case requires. The verse, on the other hand, is sung either by the Church, for those who govern with authority over us, for those Offertory Chant (cf. no. 37 b), which continues at least until the gifts choir or by a cantor. a. The Alleluia is sung in every time of year weighed down by various needs, for all humanity, and for the have been placed on the altar. The norms on the manner of singing other than Lent. The verses are taken from the Lectionary or the salvation of the whole world. are the same as for the Entrance Chant (cf. no. 48). Singing may Graduale. b. During Lent, instead of the Alleluia, the Verse before 70. The series of intentions is usually to be: a. for the needs of the always accompany the rite at the Offertory, even when there is no the Gospel as given in the Lectionary is sung. It is also possible to Church; b. for public authorities and the salvation of the whole procession with the gifts. sing another Psalm or Tract, as found in the Graduale. world; c. for those burdened by any kind of difficulty; d. for the local 75. The bread and wine are placed on the altar by the Priest to the 63. When there is only one reading before the Gospel: a. during a community. Nevertheless, in any particular celebration, such as a accompaniment of the prescribed formulae; the Priest may incense time of year when the Alleluia is prescribed, either an Alleluia Confirmation, a Marriage, or at a Funeral, the series of intentions the gifts placed on the altar and then incense the cross and the Psalm or the Responsorial Psalm followed by the Alleluia with its may be concerned more closely with the particular occasion. altar itself, so as to signify the Church’s offering and prayer rising verse may be used; b. during a time of year when the Alleluia is not 71. It is for the Priest Celebrant to regulate this prayer from the like incense in the sight of God. Next, the Priest, because of his foreseen, either the Psalm and the Verse before the Gospel or the chair. He himself begins it with a brief introduction, by which he sacred ministry, and the people, by reason of their baptismal Psalm alone may be used; c. the Alleluia or the Verse before the calls upon the faithful to pray, and likewise he concludes it with an dignity, may be incensed by the Deacon or by another minister. Gospel, if not sung, may be omitted. oration. The intentions announced should be sober, be composed 76. Then the Priest washes his hands at the side of the altar, a rite 64. The Sequence which, except on Easter Sunday and on with a wise liberty and in few words, and they should be expressive in which the desire for interior purification finds expression. Pentecost Day, is optional, is sung before the Alleluia. of the prayer of the entire community. They are announced from The Prayer over the Offerings The Homily the ambo or from another suitable place, by the Deacon or by a 77. Once the offerings have been placed on the altar and the 65. The Homily is part of the Liturgy and is highly recommended, cantor, a reader, or one of the lay faithful. The people, for their part, accompanying rites completed, by means of the invitation to pray for it is necessary for the nurturing of the Christian life. It should be stand and give expression to their prayer either by an invocation with the Priest and by means of the Prayer over the Offerings, the an explanation of some aspect of the readings from Sacred said in common after each intention or by praying in silence. Preparation of the Gifts is concluded and preparation made for the Scripture or of another text from the Ordinary or the Proper of the Eucharistic Prayer. At Mass, a single Prayer over the Offerings is Mass of the day and should take into account both the mystery C. The Liturgy of the Eucharist said, and it ends with the shorter conclusion, that is: Through Christ being celebrated and the particular needs of the listeners. 72. At the Last Supper Christ instituted the Paschal Sacrifice and our Lord. If, however, the Son is mentioned at the end of this 66. The Homily should ordinarily be given by the Priest Celebrant banquet, by which the Sacrifice of the Cross is continuously made prayer, the conclusion is: Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. himself or be entrusted by him to a concelebrating Priest, or from present in the Church whenever the Priest, representing Christ the The people, joining in this petition, make the prayer their own by time to time and, if appropriate, to the Deacon, but never to a lay Lord, carries out what the Lord himself did and handed over to his means of the acclamation Amen. person. In particular cases and for a just cause, the Homily may disciples to be done in his memory. For Christ took the bread and even be given by a Bishop or a Priest who is present at the the chalice, gave thanks, broke the bread and gave it to his celebration but cannot concelebrate. On Sundays and Holydays of disciples, saying: Take, eat and drink: this is my Body; this is the The Eucharistic Prayer Obligation there is to be a Homily at every Mass that is celebrated chalice of my Blood. Do this in memory of me. Hence, the Church 78. Now the centre and high point of the entire celebration begins, with the people attending and it may not be omitted without a grave has arranged the entire celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist namely, the Eucharistic Prayer itself, that is, the prayer of reason. On other days it is recommended, especially on the in parts corresponding to precisely these words and actions of thanksgiving and sanctification. The Priest calls upon the people to weekdays of Advent, Lent and Easter Time, as well as on other Christ, namely: a. At the Preparation of the Gifts, bread and wine lift up their hearts towards the Lord in prayer and thanksgiving; he festive days and occasions when the people come to church in with water are brought to the altar, the same elements, that is to associates the people with himself in the Prayer that he addresses greater numbers.66 It is appropriate for a brief period of silence to say, which Christ took into his hands. b. In the Eucharistic Prayer, in the name of the entire community to God the Father through be observed after the Homily. thanks is given to God for the whole work of salvation, and the Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, the meaning of this The Profession of Faith offerings become the Body and Blood of Christ. c. Through the Prayer is that the whole congregation of the faithful joins with Christ 67. The purpose of the Symbol or Profession of Faith or Creed is fraction and through Communion, the faithful, though many, in confessing the great deeds of God and in the offering of that the whole gathered people may respond to the Word of God receive from the one bread the Lord’s Body and from the one Sacrifice. The Eucharistic Prayer requires that everybody listens to proclaimed in the readings taken from Sacred Scripture and chalice the Lord’s Blood in the same way that the Apostles it with reverence and in silence. explained in the Homily and that they may also honour and confess received them from the hands of Christ himself. 79. The main elements of which the Eucharistic Prayer consists the great mysteries of the faith by pronouncing the rule of faith in a The Preparation of the Gifts may be distinguished from one another in this way: formula approved for liturgical use and before the celebration of 73. At the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist the gifts which a. The thanksgiving (expressed especially in the Preface), in which these mysteries in the Eucharist begins. will become Christ’s Body and Blood are brought to the altar. First the Priest, in the name of the whole of the holy people, glorifies of all, the altar or Lord’s table, which is the centre of the whole God the Father and gives thanks to him for the whole work of salvation or for some particular aspect of it, according to the 82. There follows the Rite of Peace, by which the Church entreats liturgical chant approved by the Conference of Bishops of England varying day, festivity, or time of year. peace and unity for herself and for the whole human family, and and Wales. This is sung either by the choir alone or by the choir or b. The acclamation, by which the whole congregation, joining with the faithful express to each other their ecclesial communion and a cantor with the people. However, if there is no singing, the the heavenly powers, sings the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy). This mutual charity before communicating in the Sacrament. As for the antiphon given in the Missal may be recited either by the faithful, or acclamation, which constitutes part of the Eucharistic Prayer itself, actual sign of peace to be given, the manner is to be established by some of them, or by a reader; otherwise, it is recited by the is pronounced by all the people with the Priest. by the Conferences of Bishops in accordance with the culture and Priest himself after he has received Communion and before he c. The epiclesis, in which, by means of particular invocations, the customs of the peoples. However, it is appropriate that each distributes Communion to the faithful. Church implores the power of the Holy Spirit that the gifts offered person, in a sober manner, offer the sign of peace only to those 88. When the distribution of Communion is over, if appropriate, the by human hands be consecrated, that is, become Christ’s Body who are nearest. Priest and faithful pray quietly for some time. If desired, a Psalm or and Blood, and that the unblemished sacrificial Victim to be The Fraction of the Bread other canticle of praise or a hymn may also be sung by the whole consumed in Communion may be for the salvation of those who 83. The Priest breaks the Eucharistic Bread, with the assistance, if congregation. will partake of it. the case requires, of the Deacon or a concelebrant. The gesture of 89. To bring to completion the prayer of the People of God, and d. The Institution narrative and Consecration, by which, by means breaking bread done by Christ at the Last Supper, which in also to conclude the whole Communion Rite, the Priest pronounces of the words and actions of Christ, that Sacrifice is effected which apostolic times gave the entire Eucharistic Action its name, the Prayer after Communion, in which he prays for the fruits of the Christ himself instituted during the Last Supper, when he offered signifies that the many faithful are made one body (1 Cor 10: 17) mystery just celebrated. his Body and Blood under the species of bread and wine, gave by receiving Communion from the one Bread of Life, which is At Mass a single Prayer after Communion is said, and it ends with them to the Apostles to eat and drink, and leaving with the latter Christ, who for the salvation of the world died and rose again. The the shorter conclusion; that is: the command to perpetuate this same mystery. fraction or breaking of bread is begun after the sign of peace and is if the prayer is directed to the Father: Through Christ our e. The anamnesis, by which the Church, fulfilling the command that carried out with proper reverence, and should not be unnecessarily Lord; she received from Christ the Lord through the Apostles, celebrates prolonged or accorded exaggerated importance. This rite is if it is directed to the Father, but the Son is mentioned at the memorial of Christ, recalling especially his blessed Passion, reserved to the Priest and the Deacon. The Priest breaks the the end: Who lives and reigns for ever and ever; glorious Resurrection and Ascension into heaven. Bread and puts a piece of the host into the chalice to signify the if it is directed to the Son: Who live and reign for ever f. The oblation, by which, in this very memorial, the Church, in unity of the Body and Blood of the Lord in the work of salvation, and ever. particular that gathered here and now, offers the unblemished namely, of the Body of Jesus Christ, living and glorious. The The people make the prayer their own by means of the sacrificial Victim in the Holy Spirit to the Father. The Church’s supplication Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) is usually sung by the choir acclamation Amen. intention, indeed, is that the faithful not only offer this unblemished or cantor with the congregation replying; or at least recited aloud. sacrificial Victim but also learn to offer their very selves, and so day This invocation accompanies the fraction of the bread and, for this D. The Concluding Rites by day to be brought, through the mediation of Christ, into unity reason, may be repeated as many times as necessary until the rite 90. To the Concluding Rites belong the following: with God and with each other, so that God may at last be all in all. has been completed. The final time it concludes with the words a. brief announcements, should they be necessary; g. The intercessions, by which expression is given to the fact that grant us peace. b. the Priest’s Greeting and Blessing, which on certain days and the Eucharist is celebrated in communion with the whole Church, of Communion occasions is expanded and expressed by the Prayer over the both heaven and of earth, and that the oblation is made for her and 84. The Priest prepares himself by a prayer, said quietly, so that he People or another more solemn formula; for all her members, living and dead, who are called to participate may fruitfully receive the Body and Blood of Christ. The faithful do c. the Dismissal of the people by the Deacon or the Priest, so that in the redemption and salvation purchased by the Body and Blood the same, praying silently. Then the Priest shows the faithful the each may go back to doing good works, praising and blessing God; of Christ. h. The concluding doxology, by which the glorification of Eucharistic Bread, holding it over the paten or over the chalice, and d. the kissing of the altar by the Priest and the Deacon, followed by God is expressed and which is affirmed and concluded by the invites them to the banquet of Christ; and along with the faithful, he a profound bow to the altar by the Priest, the Deacon, and the people’s acclamation Amen. then makes an act of humility, using the prescribed words from the other ministers. Gospels. The Communion Rite 85. It is most desirable that the faithful, just as the Priest himself is 80. Since the celebration of the Eucharist is the Paschal Banquet, it bound to do, receive the Lord’s Body from hosts consecrated at the is desirable that in accordance with the Lord’s command his Body same Mass and that, in the cases where this is foreseen, they and Blood should be received as spiritual food by those of the partake of the chalice (cf. no. 283), so that even by means of the faithful who are properly disposed. This is the sense of the fraction signs Communion may stand out more clearly as a participation in and the other preparatory rites by which the faithful are led more the sacrifice actually being celebrated. immediately to Communion. 86. While the Priest is receiving the Sacrament, the Communion The Lord’s Prayer Chant is begun, its purpose being to express the spiritual union of 81. In the Lord’s Prayer a petition is made for daily bread, which for the communicants by means of the unity of their voices, to show Christians means principally the Eucharistic Bread, and entreating gladness of heart, and to bring out more clearly the also purification from sin, so that what is holy may in truth be given ‘communitarian’ character of the procession to receive the to the holy. The Priest pronounces the invitation to the prayer, and Eucharist. The singing is prolonged for as long as the Sacrament is all the faithful say the prayer with him; then the Priest alone adds being administered to the faithful. However, if there is to be a hymn Prepared by: Sir Knight Ejay Aniciete the embolism, which the people conclude by means of the after Communion, the Communion Chant should be ended in a Lay Apostolate Director doxology. The embolism, developing the last petition of the Lord’s timely manner. Care should be taken that singers, too, can receive Prayer itself, asks for deliverance from the power of evil for the Communion with ease. whole community of the faithful. The invitation, the Prayer itself, the 87. In the dioceses of England and Wales singing at Communion *this is for SCP-MOAS use only, in preparation of Induction 2024 embolism, and the doxology by which the people conclude these may be chosen from among the following: the antiphon from the things are sung or are said aloud. Graduale Romanum, with or without the Psalm, or the antiphon The Rite of Peace with Psalm from the Graduale Simplex, or some other suitable