Some General Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Bishops, priests and deacons are the ordinary ministers of Holy Communion. However, help is regularly be needed in the majority of parishes. This assistance is given by Ministers of Holy Communion. These ministers serve Christ present in the assembly by ministering his Body and Blood to their(…)
Children’s Activities
Children and Youth Activities In the book of Acts, we read that when the disciples were gathered together on the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon them with a sound like the rush of a violent wind. These activities all focus on the wind and its movement, reminding us that the Holy Spirit(…)
Blessing of Ministry of the Word
ORDER OF BLESSING WITHIN MASS After the gospel reading, the celebrant in the homily, based on the sacred text and pertinent to the particular place and the people involved, explains the meaning of the celebration. GENERAL INTERCESSIONS The general intercessions follow, either in the form usual at Mass or in the form provided here. The(…)
Guidelines for Ministers of the Word
Proclaiming the Word of God: An Introduction Essential Materials – Lectionary – Book of the Gospels – Intercessory Prayers/ Prayer of the Faithful – Some Readers may find it helpful to have their own personal Daily and Sunday Lectionary Approaching the Text Preparation is the key to success and being a competent Minister of the(…)
Reflections for Ministers of the Word
Scriptures and Reflections “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God…and the Word became flesh and his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.” (Jn 1: 1-14) “I will pray with the Spirit,(…)
Weekday Liturgy when Mass is not celebrated
Weekday liturgy when Mass is not celebrated This guidance, prepared by a working group of the Irish Commission for Liturgy, is offered as a resource for the consideration of individual Bishops in their dioceses. Irish Episcopal Conference Dec 2009 Daily Mass is a feature of parish life everywhere in . However, it is becoming increasingly(…)
Proclaiming the Word – A Guide for Ministers of the Word
PROCLAIMING THE WORD A guide for Ministers of the Word Dublin Diocesan Liturgy Commission Written and Edited by Jane Ferguson & Liam Tracey, OSM The Church has always revered sacred Scripture even as it has revered the body of the Lord, because, above all in the liturgy, it has never ceased to receive the bread(…)
Choosing music for your Wedding
SELECT MUSIC FOR THE CHURCH CEREMONY The celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage is a wonderful occasion for a couple, their families, friends and the wider Christian community who gather to witness this public declaration of love and commitment. One way of getting everybody involved in the Church ceremony is to choose a programme that(…)
The Wedding Album
THE WEDDING ALBUM The celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage is a wonderful occasion for a couple, their families, friends and the wider Christian community who gather to witness this public declaration of love and commitment. This collection is designed to help in choosing suitable music for the ceremony in the Church. A wide(…)
Readings for your wedding
Here we present to you a selection of readings from Sacred Scripture for your Marriage celebration. The Jerusalem version of the Bible is most often used in Roman Catholic ceremonies in Ireland. Usually the order is as follows: 1. First Reading – usually from the Old Testament 2. Responsorial Psalm (this is often sung) 3.(…)