Roman Missal — Resources
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Become One Body One Spirit in Christ
- learn more about the interactive DVD
Resources, prepared by the Liturgy Office, to assist dioceses, parishes and other communities with the introduction of the new translation and formation on the Mass.
The resources are designed to cover both the period of preparation and implementation.
A Timeline for the Introduction of the new translation of the Missal.
- The information on this page as a handout (pdf)
Resources specifically prepared for schools are available on a separate page.
Material to assist Preparation
- Deanery Sessions
- 4 sessions for clergy
- Deanery Papers (pdf)
- Diocesan/Parish days
- formats and resources
- Small group process
- similar to With Hearts and Minds focussing on the texts of the Mass. Also intended for use during September–November.
- Material for Liturgical Ministers
- looking at the overall translation and identifying anything specific to their ministry.
- General 1: Questions & Answers (pdf)
- General 2: Setting the Scene (pdf)
- The Ministry of Deacon (pdf)
- The Ministry of Welcoming (pdf)
- The Ministry of Server & MC (pdf)
- The Ministry of Music (pdf)
- The Ministry of Reader (pdf)
- The Ministry of distributing Holy Communion (pdf)
- The Ministry of Sacristan & The Ministry of the Environment (pdf)
- Liturgy of the Word with Children (pdf)
- Bulletin Inserts
- Short pieces for parishioners to cover both the period of preparation and use.
- Bulletin Inserts [Word doc]
Material to assist Implementation
- Liturgy Notes
- practical ideas for implementing the translation and for good liturgical practice.
- Homily Notes
- material specific to the translation and also ideas how the Lectionary might be used to make connections
- Handouts for Parishioners and Families
- short leaflets based on catechetical aims. This includes a version for families with small children.
- Going deeper into the text
- leaflets for interested parishioners exploring particular texts from historical, scriptural and spiritual perspectives.
More Resources
Learn about…
- Become One Body One Spirit in Christ — interactive DVD resource on the Missal
- Missal Resources produced by dioceses and others
- Resources produced by Commercial publishers
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