Worship Office Publications for Order
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Youth Sunday Mass (Page 1 of 2) (PDF file)
Youth Sunday Mass (Page 2 of 2) (PDF file)
The Worship Office has developed a number of publications to assist parishes in various areas of the worship life of their community. These resources may be ordered directly through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Worship Office by completing the online PDF form or calling the worship office directly at 513-421-3131.
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CELEBRATING MARRIAGE $3.50 each / $3.25 for 25+
Celebrating Marriage, which now includes the new ritual texts of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, has been substantially revised to better meet the pastoral and spiritual needs of young adults preparing their marriage liturgy. This booklet invites couples into a deeper understanding of the sacrament of marriage and helps them to understand ‘why we do what we do’ in the marriage liturgy. We have provided questions for reflection after each section; the Lectionary readings; ritual texts; sample intercessions; and planning sheets. Planning sheets are available online so that couples can download and print them. We have also provided a section for couples to reflect upon their experience after the wedding liturgy.
GUIDELINES FOR ADORATION AND EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT , Archdiocese of Cincinnati - $5.00 each
These guidelines have been designed to help parishes to understand more fully the theology and history of adoration and exposition, as well as offer guidelines for the celebration of Exposition and Benediction. The booklet offers reading and music suggestions for the Rite of Exposition as well as a planning guide to assist in the preparation of the rite.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: A Parish Formation Program, Archdiocese of Cincinnati - $3.00 or $2.75 if 10 or more are purchased
The purpose of this publication is to assist pastors and parish staff members in their ministry, especially as they train Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to carry out their duties within the liturgy with reverence and proper decorum. The historical, theological, spiritual, and practical formation material included in the test will provide those who prepare training programs in the parish with useful information and resources, as well as serve as an excellent resource for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
PREPARING FUNERAL LITURGIES: A Liturgical Handbook for Bereavement Committees (Revised) $7.50 each
As of Pentecost 2002, every parish is required to use the newly revised lectionary, not only for Sundays, but for weekdays and ritual masses. The Worship Office has revised the funeral preparation handbook so that it now contains the official translation of the lectionary texts for funeral liturgies, as well as updated material on the preparation of funerals. The revised edition also contains directives on the presence of cremated remains at the Funeral mass. This new handbook will be very helpful for all bereavement ministers.
REFLECTIONS ON THE BODY, CREMATION, AND CATHOLIC FUNERAL RITES, Committee of the Liturgy National Conference of Catholic Bishops – $1.50 each
Developed in response to certain pastoral challenges to the revised rites of the Order of Christian Funerals, this statement reflects the fruits of the study by the NCCB Committee on the Liturgy about evolving Catholic burial practices with emphasis on the practice of cremation.
MUSIC FOR A FUNERAL MASS, Archdiocese of Cincinnati – $3.00 for a pack of ten
This brochure/planning sheet contains an overview of the role of music in the funeral liturgy with an attached planning sheet providing a general outline for the Funeral Mass. A number of suggestions for appropriate liturgical music are also given.
ORGAN GUIDELINES – $3.00 each
Prepared by the Music Sub-Committee of the Worship Commission of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, this booklet provides an overview of the factors to be considered in any organ project; purchase, renovation or restoration. A list of further resources and listings of Pipe Organ Builders throughout the United States are provided in this resource.
EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY GUIDELINES FOR CHURCH MUSICIANS, Archdiocese of Cincinnati – $5.00 each
The fifth edition of this document which was first developed in 1968 and adopted as policy by hundreds of parishes across the country, simplifies and updates previous editions while retaining their important elements. These guidelines explore areas of professional responsibility for musicians and parish, suggestions for proficiency exam requirements in addition to providing resource lists, sample interview outline and sample contract. This is an excellent resource for assisting parishes to establish and maintain a fine program of liturgical music.
CHILDREN WITHIN THE WORSHIPING COMMUNITY ON SUNDAY – $3.00 each
Developed by the Worship Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, this booklet addresses several concerns about the needs of children at Sunday Eucharist and provides guidelines for parish leaders based on the principles found in THE DIRECTORY FOR MASSES WITH CHILDREN.
MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER IN THE PARISH – $2.50 each
This publication of the Worship Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati provides a setting for both morning and evening prayer to serve as a starting point for the encouragement of a regular sung celebration of both hours in the parish setting.
WORSHIP NEWSLETTER- Introducing Redemptionis Sacramentum. The cost per copy is $2.00 each
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