The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

• Ever Ancient

Ever New!
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Sunday Liturgy

• The most concrete and fundamental way for the
  family of God to gather and express its belief
  and union.

Holy timeHoly place!
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Sunday Liturgy

• Sacred signs
• Sacred symbols
• Sacred gestures
• Sacred language
• Sacred ritual

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Sunday Liturgy

• The Mystical Body of Christ assembled in prayer!

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Sunday Liturgy

• Unity of language, gesture, expression and
  meaning throughout the world!

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• Sacramentary (book which contains the words and
  instructions of the Mass) will now be known as
  the Roman Missal
• New translation is not changing the sacred
  liturgy
• New translation is changing some familiar words
  and expressions found in the Mass.

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• Why a new translation?
• New translation
• is more faithful to original Latin
• safeguards a common and universal language of
  prayer.

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Roman Missal A Brief History

• Prior to Vatican Council II (1962-65),
• Latin was the only language used for the
  celebration of Mass throughout the world!

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Roman Missal A Brief History

• 1962 (Vatican II) Mandates use of the vernacular
  (language spoken by people)
• 1973-74 first official English translation known
  as the Roman Missal approved for use by US
  Bishops
• 1985 second edition published known as the
  Sacramentary

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Roman Missal A Brief History

• 2000 John Paul II mandates all translations in
  conformity with original Latin text for
  linguistic integrity.
• 2001 Liturgical Authenticum
• gives guidelines for translation
• from Latin to vernacular

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Roman Missal A Brief History

• 2007 Ratio Translationis for the English
  Language
• 2011 First Sunday of Advent-
• implementation of
• the Roman Missal

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Translation into the Vernacular

• Dynamic equivalency used for original
  translation (1973-74) from Latin to English.
• Dynamic equivalency expresses the familiarity
  of the language.
• English is not a richly endowed language.
• Accuracy of classical Latin lost in poverty of
  modern English.
• N.B. Many third world countries used this
  translation of English as basis
  for translation into their vernacular.

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Translation into the Vernacular

• Formal equivalency mandated by Liturgical
  Authenticum for translation into the vernacular
  (2007)
• Closer conformity to the theological and
  scriptural foundations of the Latin Mass
• Greater unity of theological concepts in prayers
  of the Mass in all languages

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A Look at Some of the Changes

• The Introductory Rites
• Greeting
• Priest The Lord be with you.
  People And with your spirit.
• Penitential Act Form A (Confiteor) Form
  B
• The Gloria
• Collect

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A Look at Some of the Changes

• The Liturgy of the Word
• Gospel Dialogue
• Nicene Creed
• Apostles Creed

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A Look at Some of the Changes

• The Liturgy of the Eucharist
•  Suscipiat Dominus
•  Preface Dialogue
• Sanctus
• Mystery of Faith
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A Look at Some of the Changes

• The Communion Rite
• Sign of Peace
• Ecce Agnus Dei

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A Look at Some of the Changes

• The Concluding Rites
• Priest The Lord be with you.
• People And with your spirit.

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Catechesis of Students

• Historic opportunity to deepen
• the students understanding of the Mass!

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Catechesis of Students

• Discussion of sacred language
• Understanding of Biblical sources

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Catechesis of Students

• Recall of liturgical gestures
• Understanding the words we pray

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Catechesis of Students

• Reflection on full, active participation by
• attention to what we say and do!

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Catechesis of Students

• Practical Suggestions
• Use tri-fold brochure with changes from Office
  for Catechetical Formation
• Use opening and closing prayer to introduce a new
  response
• Teach/practice responses at a general assembly.

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Catechesis of Students

• Practical Suggestions
• Introduce Confiteor, Gloria and Creed after
  responses are mastered
• Welcome students at arrival with the new greeting
  
• Practice parts at home
• Review mastery with worksheets (see next slide)

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A complete set of Mastery Sheets are posted at
http//archphila.org/catechetical/resources/resour
ces.htm (Roman Missal)
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Sacred Liturgy, Music and the Non-musician
Non-liturgist

• Resources to promote universal and common body of
  music
• Principles of Progressive Solemnity
• --indicates Mass parts to be sung nature
• and style of compositions
• New compositions for Mass settings and parts to
  reflect changes
• Office of Worships recommendations

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Resources

• Books and Articles
• For catechists Turner, Paul. Understanding the
  Revised Mass Text, 2nd ed., Archdiocese of
  Chicago LTP, 2010 (50 copies 1)
• For families Kelly, Maureen A. Whats New
  About the Mass, Archdiocese of Chicago LTP,
  2011. (50 copies 1) Recommended for 3rd
  through 7th level catechesis Teen copy also
  published.
• Mick, Rev. Laurence, Catholic Update, Changing
  How We Pray, St. Anthony Press, August 2010.
• Hilgartner, Rev. Richard, Catholic Update, The
  Roman Missal, St. Anthony Press, March 2011.
  (Good for the principles of the new translation)
• Mahoney, Most Reverend Roger M., Welcoming the
  New Roman Missal, America, Vol. 204, 17, May
  23, 2011, pp.10-12.
• For Music
• Sing to the Lord, Music in Divine Worship,
  Washington, DC USCCB, June 2008.
• Four-Part Commentary on this Document Todays
  Liturgy, Epiphany 2009, 1 Easter 2009, 2
  Ordinary Time 2009, 3 and 4.

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Resources

• Web Sites
• www.Loyolapress.com Webinar by Joe Paprocki
  Three-20 min. segments for catechists.
• http//archphila.org/catechetical/resouces/resourc
  es.htm.
• www.usccb.org/romanmissal (Click Resources and
  then Free Resources)
• www.romanmissalchanges.com
• www.osvcurriculum.com/romanmissal
• www.revisedromanmissal.org
• www.ltp.org
• www.andwithyourspirit.com
• Publishing Company websites.