Roman Missal
As of Sunday, November 27, 2011, the 3rd edition of the Roman Missal began to be used in the United States for the celebration of Mass. This is an opportunity for Catholics to renew and enrich their understanding of the Mass. These resources will help you to understand these changes so that you will be able to participate in the Mass fully, and will help you to catechize others as well.
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Websites:
- Archdiocese of New York: Year for Mass webpages.
- Catholic News Service: resource website for the new missal.
- Diocese of Westminster – Praying the Mass: provides support as the faithful adapt to the changes in the mass.
- International Commission on English in the Liturgy: this Commission prepares English translations of the Latin liturgical books and other liturgical texts in accord with the directives of the Holy See.
- Loyola Press – Roman Missal Changes: a ministry of the Jesuits, this website offers resources on helping people to understand and implement the changes in the mass.
- iPhone App for the Roman Missal: this app will help you to learn the revised Mass, and can be used even now, with the current Mass. You can reference the updated Mass on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
- Notre Dame Center for Liturgy: provides videos and transcripts as background catechesis for the implementation of the new translation of the Roman Missal.
- Our Sunday Visitor: blog updates as well as other resources on the Roman missal.
- Revised Roman Missal: this website, developed by Liturgical Training Publications, aids in the formation of all who will pray the Mass with the third edition of the Roman Missal.
- Sadlier Religion – Preparing for the Roman Missal: Sadlier offers a series of articles on the Roman Missal by Father Ron Lewinski and Resources for Catechists and Parents by Kathy Hendricks. Sadlier also has a resource with all Roman Missal updates for each grade-level. They also offer a free Roman Missal Mass Card for download.
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Website on the Roman Missal: has comprehensive resources to help you and your parish in understanding the implementing the changes in the Roman Missal.
Online Articles/Resources:
- A New Translation for a new Roman Missal: an online video series (also available for purchase) presented by Msgr. James P. Moroney, former director of the Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship (USCCB).
- Bibliography on the Mass: a short list of resources needed by priests, deacons, and key liturgical ministers on the Roman Missal, courtesy of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa.
- Bulletin Inserts: free, downloadable inserts for a parish's weekly bulletin courtesy of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
- Changing How We Pray: a "Catholic Update" from St. Anthony Messenger Press, August 2010.
- Diocese of Honolulu: good powerpoint and handout on the new Roman Missal.
- Faithful Translation: an "In Focus" supplement to Our Sunday Visitor, November 29, 2010.
- General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM): the English translation of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (Third Typical Edition), 2002.
- Fr. Paul Turner's Website: features articles and presentations on the revised Roman Missal by Fr. Paul Turner who is a former President of the North American Academy of Liturgy, a team member for the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.
- Learning the Words of the New Roman Missal: a video presentation from Office of Divine Worship of the Archdiocese of Boston by Father Brian Mahoney
- Liturgiam Authenticam – on the Use of Vernacular Languages in the Publication of the Books of the Roman Liturgy: the Vatican's guidance for the creation of vernacular translations of the Roman liturgy.
- Our Sunday Visitor has a Facebook page dedicated to updates on the Roman Missal. OSV also features a Roman Missal Readiness Plan.
- Praying the Mass with Children and Adolescents: A Catechist’s Guide to the New Translation – the Catholic Diocese of Lansing wrote this resource for catechists.
- Roman Missal: History of a Translation: Fr. John Baldovin, SJ, gives a background on the history of the translations, their implications and how we got to the latest translation of the Missale Romanum soon to be implemented in United States parishes in November 2011.
- Roman Missal Webinar: a recording of a webinar given by Joe Paprocki, DMin addressing the changes in the Roman Missal in an easy-to-understand manner and explains why these changes are taking place.
- Setting the Context for the Roman Missal, Third Edition: a recorded presentation by Eliot Kapitan, director of worship and the catechumenate for the Diocese of Springfield, IL. It addresses four common questions about the new translation of the Mass.
- Teaching about the New Roman Missal: an article by Msgr. Anthony F. Sherman for the National Society of Volunteer Catechists.
- Order of Mass: the revised Order of Mass which includes the texts and rubrics.
- Changes in the people's parts in the Roman Missal (handout)
- Changes in the priest's parts in the Roman Missal (handout)
Resources for Purchase:
- Ascension Press: provides resources to help in the transition as a fruitful teaching moment for parishioners.
- Faith Catholic: pew cards and other catechetical resources.
- Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions: makes available books, CD's, workshop kits and bulletin inserts that assists in liturgical catechesis for the Roman Missal.
- International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL): features an interactive video, Become One Body, One Spirit in Christ, to help enrich understanding and deepen appreciation of the Eucharist.
- Liturgy Training Publications: publishes priest and congregational resources for parishes as they implement the changes in the Mass.
- Magnificat: features pew cards, companion booklet and more.
- Midwest Theological Forum: encourages understanding of the new Roman Missal especially for priests.
- Renew International: supports parishes with a six-session small group faith-sharing process that will renew parishioners' spiritual life and their appreciation of the liturgy.
Eucharist and Social Mission: a resource that explains that some changes in the Roman Missal draw attention to the social dimensions of our worship.- USCCB Publications: offers a parish guide for implementation and other resources for parish liturgical catechesis. Orders for the Altar and Chapel editions of the new Roman Missal will be accepted beginnning March 1, 2011
Music:
- Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Divine Worship, announced that diocesan bishops may permit the gradual introduction of the musical settings. More.
- Chant Cafe: offers chant settings from the new Roman Missal, courtesy of the CMAA.
- GIA Publications: supports music ministers with the changes in Mass texts.
- Liturgical Press: provides resources to help transition congregational singing to the new translation.
- Mass of Renewal: Good For The Soul Music connects the sacred to the ordinary, gives voice to the feelings of the heart, and awakens the soul, leading to a closer relationship with God and people important in our lives.
- National Association of Pastoral Musicians: makes available resources for priests, deacons, and musicians to learn and/or teach the music found in The Roman Missal.
- OCP: provides music resources for the changes in mass settings for the Roman Missal.
- World Library Publications: supports music ministers with the changes in the Mass texts.
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