Syllabus for the Formation

of Lay Liturgical Ministers

Contents
Rationale ................................................................................3
Introduction ............................................................................4
Module A: Introduction...............................................................5
Content ............................................................................... 5
Nature of Liturgy : ................................................................................. 5
Responsibilities of a Liturgical Minister ........................................................ 5
Specific Liturgical Ministry ....................................................................... 5
Liturgy and Life..................................................................................... 5
Session Plan .......................................................................... 6
Module B: Understanding Liturgy ................................................ 11
Content ............................................................................. 11
Presence and Action of Christ...................................................................11
Role of the assembly .............................................................................11
Sources .............................................................................................11
Session Plan ........................................................................ 13
Module C: Understanding Ministry ............................................... 15
Content ............................................................................. 15
The Ministry of Christ.............................................................................15
Ministry in the Church Today....................................................................15
Session Plan ........................................................................ 17
Module D:Developing the Particular Ministry.................................. 19
Content ............................................................................. 19
Reflection on individual and local practice ...................................................19
Instructions concerning the Ministry/Rite of Commissioning...............................19
Preparation ........................................................................................19
Collaboration ......................................................................................19
Participation .......................................................................................19
Spirituality .........................................................................................19
Session Plan
Readers .............................................................................................21
Commissioned Ministers of Communion .......................................................23
Ministers of Music .................................................................................25
Altar Servers .......................................................................................27
Leaders of Liturgy of the Word with Children ................................................29
Leaders of Prayer .................................................................................31
Module E:Understanding and Developing Spirituality........................ 33
Content ............................................................................. 33
Liturgical Spirituality : ...........................................................................33
Liturgical Sources for Prayer and Reflection .................................................33
Methods of Individual and Group Prayer ......................................................34
Session Plan ........................................................................ 35
Abbreviations & Bibliography ..................................................... 37
Rationale
a To provide a common core of formation for those called to
exercise lay liturgical ministry
b To promote the dignity of these ministries
c To assist priests in the worthy celebration of the liturgy by the
local community
Overall outcomes
a To assist commissioned ministers to fulfil the potential of their
ministries
b The provision of a level of ministerial formation in parishes which
will assist communities respond to new needs for differing forms
of Church organisation (e.g. clusterings, parishes without resident
parish priest.)
Programme Aims
1. To assist Dioceses establish internal structures which will enable
resourcing of programmes for initial and continuing formation of
lay liturgical ministers.
2. To develop a process of formation for lay liturgical ministry that
combines theological, liturgical and pastoral perspectives.
3. To foster a learning environment that engages participants in a
balance between academic study and reflection on their own
practice.
4. To help students to recognise their own formation needs and to
help them develop as autonomous learners.
Modules
A. Introduction
B. Liturgy
C. Ministry
D. Particular Ministry
E. Spirituality

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Introduction
This Syllabus is designed to support dioceses in their work of liturgical
formation. It is intended to provide both initial training for lay liturgical
ministers in the introductory and encourage ministers to deepen their
knowledge and understanding of the liturgy and their role.
The idea that formation for lay ministry is done by different groups of
ministers together is not only practical and suggests that they should be
offered a common level of formation but it is also a reminder of the
collaborative nature of the liturgy itself.
Though the total number of learning hours comes to 75 it is intended that
the Introductory module of 15 hours should provide enough formation for a
person to begin to minister in the parish liturgy. It is even recognised that
for some ministers that amount of formation is enough but it is hoped that
others will go on to the further modules. Module A not only provides this
initial formation but also offers an introduction to the further four modules.
It is suggested that modules B & C on the liturgy and on ministry will provide
a necessary foundation to modules D & E.
What is offered in this document is the core of the Syllabus: a summary of
the content and an indication of session plans. Further work is being done to
provide a range resources to assist both leaders and participants bring the
Syllabus to life. The possibility of formal accreditation is also being
explored.
This Syllabus is a project of the Formation Subcommittee of the Department
for Christian Life and Worship of the Bishops’ Conference of England and
Wales. The Subcommittee acknowledges the assistance of the network of
diocesan liturgy contacts in commenting on the Syllabus and in particular
the dioceses of Arundel & Brighton, Hexham and Newcastle and Shrewsbury
for running the pilot Modules.
The Department for Christian Life and Worship approved Syllabus in
September 2009.
Anyone interested in using the Syllabus should contact the Liturgy Office.

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A — Introduction

Module A: Introduction
Guided Learning Hours: 15
Of which: Taught = 9
(1 day at 4.5. hours; 3 evenings at 1.5 hours/2 days/6
evenings)
Guided = 6 hours
NFQ Level 2

Summary of Learning Outcomes

To achieve this unit a learner must:
1. Explore the nature of liturgy
2. Investigate the responsibilities of a liturgical minister
3. Develop basic skills applicable to a specific liturgical ministry
4. Explore relationship between liturgy and life.

Content
Nature of Liturgy :
• Nature of Liturgy:
• Sacramental: ritual, signs and symbols
• Christic and Ecclesial dimensions
• Patterns of Liturgy:
• Gathering; Word; Action; Mission
• Time: Day; Week; Year

Responsibilities of a Liturgical Minister

• Relationships:
• Church – diocese, parish
• Ministerial Team – Bishop; Priest; other ministers
• Responsibilities:
• Authenticity
• Participation
• Preparation

Specific Liturgical Ministry

• Preparation:
• Basic Skills:

Liturgy and Life

• The Gospel:
• Faith as believed, celebrated and lived
A — Introduction

Grading Criteria
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
• Identify and describe some of the characteristics of liturgy
• Identify and describe the responsibilities of a liturgical minister
• Identify and describe a process of preparation for liturgical ministry
• Describe some of the ways a parish links liturgy and life
To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able
to:
• Identify and describe the typical structure of Catholic liturgy
• Explain the implications of liturgical ministry for collaboration
• Demonstrate skills applicable to specific liturgical ministry
• Explain what is meant by ‘source and summit’
To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is
able to:
• Analyse elements with a part of the structure.
• Analyse the implications of liturgical ministry for participation.
• Evaluate effect on participation of liturgical skills
• Analyse implications of the relationship between liturgy and life for
liturgical ministers

Ministries
• Reader
• Commissioned Ministers of Holy Communion
• Musician
• Server
• Liturgy of the Word with Children
• Leader of Prayer

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 A — Introduction

Session Plan
Session Title Session Aim Content
1 What is To help students to • Nature of Liturgy:
Liturgical recognize the key o Christic and Ecclesial
Worship? characteristics of dimensions
communal worship. o Presences
(LO1) • Patterns of Liturgy — Gather,
Word, Action, Mission
• Shape of Eucharist
2 What is To help students • Nature of Liturgical Ministry
Liturgical locate liturgical • Baptism & Confirmation as
Ministry? ministry within the foundation
worshipping assembly • Relationships:
(LO2) o Church – diocese, parish
o Ministerial Team –
Bishop; Priest; other
ministers
• Question of "worthiness"
3 Praying the To help students to • Preparation (before)
liturgy reflect on the o Lectio Divina
connections between
• Responsibilities: (during)
liturgy and life. (LO4)
o Authenticity
o Participation
• Response (after)
o Individual/Community
4 Particular To help students Particular to ministry
Ministry in the recognize and develop
Liturgical the basics skills of
Assembly their particular
ministry (LO1 & 3)
5 Particular To help students Particular to ministry
Ministry in the recognize and develop
life of the the basics skills of
local Church their particular
ministry (LO2 & 3)
6 Ministry & To help students to Particular to ministry
Spirituality recognize that
authentic ministry is
rooted in prayer and is
exercised in a particular
place (LO3 & 4)

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A — Introduction

Session Plan — Particular ministry Session 4 –6

Common Basic skills Readers Communion
& Vocabulary
4: Liturgy 2 • Liturgical forms & • Communication • Description of the
Particular Ministry structures in which Skills: proclamation different vessels
in the Liturgical ministry is (pitch, pace, for Mass, etc
Assembly exercised volume, breathing),
[Aim — To help (emphasis on choreography, • Distributing Holy
students recognize Eucharist) appropriately Communion at
and develop the • Introduction to conveying meaning Mass: procedure
basics skills of their Liturgical Books & in case of
particular ministry] Ordo (proper to • Genre: Narrative accidents
Ministry)
5: Ministry 2 • Church Documents • Applying • Description of the
Particular Ministry relating to Ministry communication different vessels
in the life of the • Requirements of skills to particular for Mass, etc
local Church Local Church readings.
[Aim — To help (documentation & • Preparation skills: • Distributing Holy
students recognize CRB) praying, Communion to
and develop the • Pace and dynamic understanding, sick and
basics skills of their communicating the housebound
particular ministry] meaning of the text
• Genre: Prophecy &
Paul
6: Spirituality 2 • Preparation for • Genre: Prayer & • Prayer &
Ministerial Ministry Psalms Eucharistic
Spirituality • Reflecting & • Local Geography — Ministry
[Aim -To help evaluating When to approach, • Local Geography
students to • Reflective amplification etc. — When to
recognize that discernment with • Questions approach etc. Use
authentic ministry regard to of Tabernacle
is rooted in prayer commitment to • Questions
and is exercised in ministry and
a particular place] identification of
personal ongoing
needs/ learning

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 A — Introduction

Common Basic skills Musician Server

& Vocabulary
4: Liturgy 2 • Liturgical forms & • Working with a • Description of the
Particular Ministry in structures in piece of music: different
the Liturgical Assembly which ministry is • Start & stopping; vestments:
[Aim — To help exercised Tempo, pulse, priest/deacon/se
students recognize and (emphasis on time signatures; rver
develop the basics Eucharist) matching musical • Posture in
skills of their particular • Introduction to performance general
ministry] Liturgical Books & appropriately to • How to walk,
Ordo (proper to liturgical setting/ around the
Ministry) occasion/ action sanctuary and in
procession
• Carrying objects
• Genuflecting and
bowing Posture &
Processing
5: Ministry 2 • Church • Communication • Introduction to
Particular Ministry in Documents and Musical relevant sections
the life of the local relating to skills: teaching of GIRM
Church Ministry music to others • Description of the
[Aim — To help • Requirements of (congregation + different vessels
students recognize and Local Church group) • Setting up Mass
develop the basics (documentation & • Recognizing
skills of their particular CRB) potential musical
ministry] • Pace and dynamic problems and
responding to
them
• How to plan, and
lead music
practice
6: Spirituality 2 • Preparation for • Choosing music • Introduction to
Ministerial Spirituality Ministry (understanding Liturgical Books:
[Aim -To help students • Reflecting & priorities & Missal,
to recognize that evaluating suitable to local Lectionary, Book
authentic ministry is • Reflective Church — of the Gospels
rooted in prayer and is discernment with resources, • Server as a
exercised in a regard to assembly, space, person of prayer,
particular place] commitment to priest etc.) not a factotum
ministry and • Questions • Importance of
identification of being present to
personal ongoing what other
needs/ learning ministers are
doing
• Prayer through
the texts of the
Mass
• Assisting the
priest, holding
Missal
• Assisting at the
Preparation of
Gifts
• Local Geography

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A — Introduction

Common Basic skills LOWC Leaders of Prayer

& Vocabulary
4: Liturgy 2 Liturgical forms & • Proclaiming Word • The relationship
Particular Ministry structures in of God with (theological &
in the Liturgical which ministry is Children: structural) between
Assembly exercised • Scripture Eucharist and
[Aim — To help (emphasis on Resources; Celebrations in the
students recognize Eucharist) Proclamation Skills; absence of priest
and develop the Introduction to • Communication • Leading prayer:
basics skills of Liturgical Books & skills with children: posture, gesture,
their particular Ordo (proper to respecting different voice, movement,
ministry] Ministry) stages of cognitive body language
development
5: Ministry 2 • Church Documents • Helping Children to • Preparing &
Particular Ministry relating to reflect on Word of working with the
in the life of the Ministry God: liturgical text.
local Church • Requirements of • At basic level what • Communication
[Aim — To help Local Church are most skills: use of voice,
students recognize (documentation & appropriate types structure and
and develop the CRB) of activity proclamation of
basics skills of • Pace and dynamic • Safe environment prayers —
their particular particularly the
ministry] Collect
6: Spirituality 2 • Preparation for • Praying with • Preparing & leading
Ministerial Ministry children: intercessory
Spirituality • Reflecting & • Local Geography: prayer.
[Aim -To help evaluating amplification • Local geography
students to • Reflective • Questions amplification
recognize that discernment with • Questions
authentic ministry regard to
is rooted in prayer commitment to
and is exercised in ministry and
a particular place] identification of
personal ongoing
needs/ learning

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B - Liturgy

Module B: Understanding Liturgy

Guided Learning Hours: 15
Of which: Taught = 9
(1day at 4.5. hours; 3 evenings at 1.5 hours/2 days/6 evenings)
Guided = 6 hours
NFQ Level 2

Summary of Learning Outcomes

To achieve this unit a learner must:
1. Explore the Church’s teaching on the presence and action of Christ
in Christian worship
2. Investigate the role of the assembly in Christian liturgy
3. Explore the sources of the Church’s liturgy for preparation and
celebration

Content
Presence and Action of Christ
The Paschal Mystery in the divine economy: The Paschal Mystery in
the Scriptures; The Paschal Mystery in the teaching of Vatican II;
relationship to the life of the believer; the role of Sunday; the
Liturgical year.
• Presence of Christ in Assembly: assembly, Word, Sacrament,
Priest; Christ as primary agent in the Church’s liturgy
• The Liturgy as Trinitarian Event: Christ’s worship during his
earthly ministry; the concept of the worship of heaven; the role of
the Spirit in the Liturgy

Role of the assembly

• Fundamental Christian (baptismal) vocation: – to live as Christ
• Sacramental identity of the Assembly: Concept of the Church as
‘Body of Christ in the New Testament’; concept of the Church as
‘body of Christ’ in the teaching of Vatican II (Lumen Gentium 7);
application of the concept to the liturgical community
• Full active conscious participation: meaning; challenges and
opportunities; ministry of and to the assembly

Sources
• The Liturgical Books in general: post Vatican II revision; primary
liturgical source
• The following specific liturgical books: Missal, Lectionary, Rite of
Christian Initiation of adults, Order of Baptism of Children, Order
of Christian Funerals;
• Structure of Ritual books: Elements - Fixed and variable. Eg.
Ordinary of Mass; Sunday Cycle; Sanctoral
B - Liturgy

• Other (Secondary) Sources: Resource books and liturgical guides;

the Ordo. Assembly Aids: eg. peoples’ missals; Mass leaflets;
music books. Pastoral effectiveness, strengths, weaknesses.

Grading Criteria
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
• Identify and describe the modalities of Christ’s presence in the
liturgy
• Explain what is meant by ‘full, active, conscious participation’ in the
liturgy
• Identify and describe the various liturgical books used in the
preparation and celebration of worship.
To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able
to:
• Explain how liturgical action can express the different modalities of
Christ’s presence
• Explain how the participation of the assembly can be fostered or
hindered
• Explain the interplay of fixed and variable elements within the
liturgical books.
To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is
able to:
• Analyse the effectiveness of local practice in expressing the
modalities of Christ’s presence in the liturgical assembly.
• Evaluate the impact of recent developments in parish and ministerial
structures upon the preparation and celebration of the worship of the
liturgical assembly.
• Analyse the effectiveness of participants’ books in the celebration of
the liturgy

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Session Plan
Session Title Session Aim Content
1 Liturgy as Action To enable students  Explain what a symbol is
to reflect on and does (cf. compare
liturgical symbols with a literal metaphor)
 Identify symbols that
have a particular meaning
for people in the group
and reflect on why they
work as symbols
 Identify the difference
between a corporate and
a personal symbol.
Explain what makes a
good corporate symbol.
 Help students to explore
the nature of liturgical
symbols
 Establish the link
between symbol and
symbolic action and place
of music

2 Liturgical Participation To help students to • Meaning of the concept

understand the • Practical challenges and
concept of ‘full opportunities
active, conscious
• ‘Ite, missa est’: The
participation’ in the
relationship between the
liturgy. (LO 2 & 3)
Liturgy and the mission of
the Christian community

3 The Liturgical Assembly To help students to • Concept of the Church as

and the Baptismal recognise that their ‘Body of Christ’ (New
Priesthood liturgical vocation Testament; Vatican II)
and ministry flows • Baptism as incorporation
form their Baptism into the Body of Christ
(LO 2)
• Concept of the baptismal
priesthood of all believers
• Relationship between the
participation of the
ordained and non-ordained
in the priesthood of Christ
• Liturgical Implications: the
Christian Assembly
• Broader implications – to
live as Christ

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B - Liturgy

4 The Paschal Mystery: To help students to • The Paschal Mystery in the

the heart of the Liturgy understand the divine economy
Paschal mystery as • The paschal Mystery in the
the theological scriptures
nucleus of the
• The Paschal Mystery in
liturgy (LO 3
Vatican II
• The paschal Mystery in the
life of the believer
• The Paschal Mystery and
Sunday - the Liturgical
year
5 Christ: present and To help students to • Christ as the primary agent
active in the liturgical recognise the in the Church’s liturgy
assembly various ways in • Consideration of the
which Christ is various modalities of the
present and acts presence of Christ, and
within the liturgy. their implications in terms
(LO 2) of liturgical ministry and
celebration:
o Assembly
o Word
o Sacrament
o Ordained ministry
6 Christian worship and To help students to • Christ’s worship during his
the life of the Trinity recognise that earthly ministry:
Christian worship is incarnation, prayer, self-
rooted in the life of offering
the Trinity (LOs 1 & • The concept of the worship
2) of heaven – in
eschatological perspective
• The role of the Spirit – in
the divine economy and in
worship

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C - Ministry

Module C: Understanding Ministry

Guided Learning Hours: 15
Of which: Taught = 9
(1day at 4.5. hours; 3 evenings at 1.5 hours/2 days/6 evenings)
Guided = 6 hours
NFQ Level 2

Summary of Learning Outcomes

To achieve this unit a learner must:
1. Explore the Church’s teaching on the ministry of Christ
2. Investigate the role of ministry in the Church today.
3. Explore the range of different liturgical ministries

Content
The Ministry of Christ
• The Ministry of Christ in the New Testament: Background: The
image of the Servant of God in the Old Testament; Jesus’ self
understanding in Luke 3; Christ’s Public ministry; the Washing of
Feet in John’s Gospel.
• The Ministry of Christ in the Church Today: Christ’s ministry
between Ascension and Eschaton; The mission of the Church.
• The Liturgical Ministry of Christ: Christ as High Priest
(Sacrosanctum Concilium 7)

Ministry in the Church Today

• The Role of the Holy Spirit: The activity of the Spirit in the
Church (Lumen Gentium 4); charismata and liturgical ministry
• Kingdom of Priests: Concept (Lumen Gentium 10); Relationship to
the mission of Christ (priest, prophet, king); relationship to the
mission of the Church in the world (Evangelii Nuntiandi;
Christifideles Laici)
• Ministerial Priesthood & the Ordained Ministry: Historical
Overview of Development; Role in the Church of each of the
following – Bishop, Presbyter, Deacon. Relationship to the
universal priesthood.
Liturgical Ministries
• Relationship between Liturgical Ministry and Assembly: Minister
is member of the assembly; ministry at the service of the
assembly.
• Ordained Ministry in the Liturgy: Bishop; Presbyter; Deacon –
roles, obligations, qualities and responsibilities
• Other (non-ordained) Ministry in the Liturgy: Formally instituted
(Acolyte and Lector); lay commissioned liturgical ministries (eg.
Minister of Communion, Server, Reader, Musician; leader of
LOWC) – for all, roles, obligations, qualities and responsibilities
C - Ministry

Grading Criteria
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
• Identify and describe the ministry of Christ as described in the New
Testament
• Identify and describe the mission of the Church in the world
• Identify and describe the different ministries involved in the
celebration of the liturgy in the student’s own setting
To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able
to:
• Explain the ministry of Christ in the Church today
• Explain the development of historical development of ordained
ministries
• Explain the ministry of the liturgical assembly
To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is
able to:
• Analyse the manner in which current liturgical texts refer to the
liturgical ministry of Christ in the Church today.
• Evaluate the relationship between the priesthood of all believers and
the ministry of the ordained as expressed in the student’s own setting
• Evaluate the core qualities required in liturgical ministers.

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Session Plan
Session Title Session Aim Content
1 Ministry in the To help students to • The image of the Servant of God
New Testament understand the in the Old Testament
Church’s teaching • Jesus’ self understanding in Luke
on the ministry of 3
Christ (LO 1)
• Christ’s Public ministry
• the Washing of Feet in John’s
Gospel
• The ministry of the First
followers of Christ – in the
Gospels; in the Pauline letters
2 Ministry in the To help students to • The Liturgical Ministry of Christ:
church today understand Christ as High Priest
ministry as the (Sacrosanctum Concilium 7)
necessary action of • Concept of the Church as Body
the Body of Christ of Christ – implications for
(LO 1 & 2) ministry.
• The Role of the Holy Spirit: The
activity of the Spirit in the
Church (Lumen Gentium 4);
charismata and liturgical
ministry
• Kingdom of Priests: Concept
(Lumen Gentium 10);
Relationship to the mission of
Christ (priest, prophet, king);
3 The Ministry of To help students to • The notion of the Liturgical
the Liturgical understand the Assembly – its relationship to
assembly circular theology of the church as Body
relationship of Christ (1 Cor)
between their • relationship to the mission of
ministries within the Church in the world
the Liturgical (Evangelii Nuntiandi;
Assembly and in Christifideles Laici)
the broader world.
• The Ministerial dimensions of
(LO 2)
gathering, intercession, and
dismissal

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C - Ministry

4 Liturgical Ministry To help students • Historical Overview of

(1) The Ordained understand the Development;
ministry nature and role of • Role in the Church of each of
the ordained the following – Bishop,
ministry, and to Presbyter, Deacon.
appreciate the its
• Relationship to the universal
significance for
priesthood.
their own ministry
(Los 2 & 3) • Distinction between ‘ordinary’
and ‘extraordinary’ ministries
5 Liturgical Ministry To help students to • Ministry in the Liturgy:
(2) Other ministries appreciate the Formally instituted (Acolyte
responsibilities of a and Lector);
broad range of lay • Lay commissioned liturgical
ministries (LO3) ministries (eg. Minister of
Communion)
• Other ministers – eg. Server,
Reader, Musician; leader of
LOWC)
• For all, roles, obligations, and
responsibilities
6 Liturgical Ministry To help students to • Understanding the liturgy as
in practice recognise the involving a network of inter-
fundamentally dependent ministries.
collaborative • Importance of consultation,
nature of liturgical consensus and shared
ministry. (Los 2 & preparation – how?
3)
• Exercising ministry within a
responsible community – eg.
with regard to procedures for
the protection of children and
vulnerable adults and health
and safety
• Implications of changing
patterns of church life

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D – Particular Ministry

Module D: Developing the Particular Ministry

Guided Learning Hours: 15
Of which: Taught = 9
(1day at 4.5. hours; 3 evenings at 1.5 hours/2 days/6 evenings)
Guided = 6 hours
NFQ Level 2

Summary of Learning Outcomes

To achieve this unit a learner must:
1. Reflect on local practice in the light of relevant Church documents
2. Explore what ongoing formation is necessary for the exercise of
this ministry
3. Recognise the interpersonal dimensions of liturgical ministry
4. Explore, acquire and demonstrate a broad range of skills appropriate
to the particular ministry

Content
Reflection on individual and local practice

Instructions concerning the Ministry/Rite of Commissioning

• The Ritual Books
• Roman Instructions
• Diocesan/Parish guidelines

Preparation
• Overview
• Specific tasks
• Review

Collaboration
• Range of ministers
• Preparation
• Liturgy
• Broader pastoral context

Participation
• The principal ways in which the congregation receives and
participates in the particular aspect of the liturgy
• Interpersonal skills

Spirituality
• Relationship between ministry & Paschal Mystery
D – Particular Ministry

Grading Criteria
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
• Describe their particular ministry and the range of other ministers
with whom they properly collaborate in exercising it
• Identify and describe the stages in preparing for exercising ministry
• Explain how the congregation is expected to participate in the part of
the liturgy for which the minister shares responsibility.
To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able
to:
• Describe the variety of circumstances in which their ministry may be
exercised outside of Sunday Mass
• Explain how collaboration between the variety of liturgical ministers
can foster or hinder the participation of the assembly
• Explain how active participation in the part of the liturgy for which
the minister shares responsibility fosters faithful Christian living.
To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is
able to:
• Analyse the effectiveness of current processes of induction and
continuing formation for ministers
• Evaluate the impact of recent developments in parish and ministerial
structures upon the preparation and celebration of the Liturgy by
ministers and assembly
• Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of current opportunities
for formation for participants in the liturgy

Ministries for which detailed content will be developed

Initial Content Future Ministries may include:
• Ministers of the Word • Welcomers/Ushers • Leaders of Liturgy
• Commissioned Ministers • Sacristans with children
of Holy Communion • Writers of Prayer of (especially in
• Musicians: Leaders of the Faithful schools)
Cong. Song • Servers • Liturgical ministry to
• Leaders of Liturgy of the housebound and
• Environment & Art those in
the Word with children • Preparing hospitals/care-
• Leaders of Prayer participation aids homes
• Lead Server • Liturgy Preparation • Liturgy with the
• Musicians: Singers & bereaved
Instrumentalists • Those integrating
catechetical
processes with
liturgical celebration

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Session Plan — Readers

Session Title Session Aim Content
1 Minister of the To help students to • Reflection on own ministry
Word understand the (1st session)
specific nature of the • The sacred significance of
ministry of the Word, role of the minister of the
within the context of Word
duties and ministries • Church Documents: DV, CCC,
exercised ILM, GIRM, CTM, DMC, GoS
collaboratively in the • Skills: review spiritual
Liturgy (LO 1 &3) preparation, basic
proclamation skills. Develop
choreography/physical
presence, and technical
skills (sound system,
acoustics, matching delivery
and genre).
• Identify needs
2 The Scripture To help students to • Explore breadth of genres:
Texts understand the Poetry, prose, narrative,
different types of prophecy, theological
readings in the discourse
bible/lectionary and • Identify specific
the challenges in challenges/approaches in
communicating these communicating these
to others (LO 4) • Practical Preparation: an
example from each genre to
be prepared & presented at
this and 3 subsequent
session* (Suggest use of
individual ‘portfolio’ of
reflections…’How would I
read this?’)
3 The Lectionary To help students to • Use of Scripture in the
understand the Liturgy (SC, DV, IL)
nature of the • How the Lectionary has been
lectionary and how it compiled: temporary canon
is used (LO 1) of Scripture
• Structure of Lectionary: 3
volumes, Season, Sunday,
Feast, and Weekday cycles,
and text selection
• *Practical preparation –
group work
4 Structure of the To help students to • Liturgy of the Word as
Liturgy of the understand the Event: Proclamation: Listen,
Word: modes of Receive,
Proclamation proclamation in the • Collaborative
Liturgy of the Word • Role of Silence, Role of
(LO 1, 3, 4) Music
• *Practical preparation –
group work

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5 Structure of the To help students • Liturgy of the Word:

Liturgy of the understand the Response
Word: Response response to the Word • Immediate response in
in the Liturgy, and in individual
life, as individuals • Prayer of the Faithful –
and as a community, exercise of priestly function
including structure (& how to write and lead
and nature of the PotF).
Prayer of the Faithful • Relationship of Liturgy of
(LO 4) the Word to Liturgy of
Eucharist
• Community response in life
• *Practical preparation –
group work
6 Evaluative To help students to • How do you continue &
appreciate the need sustain ministry (Session 6)
for ongoing reflection • how has what you have
and continuing learnt affected how you
formation in the exercise ministry?
exercise of this
ministry
(LO 1, 2, 3)

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Session Plan — Commissioned Ministers of

Communion
Session Title Session Aim Content
1 Ministry in the To help students to • Reflection on own ministry
life of the Church understand that (1st session)
ministry is about • Church Documents: CTM,
what you do, not GIRM, CCC + scripture
who you are. • Historico-theological tour of
To reflect on the relevant portions of the
students' experience documents: Mysterium fidei
of Eucharistic (1965), Eucharisticum
ministry if already a mysterium (1967), Fidei
minister. (LO 1, 4) custos (1969), Memoriale
Domini (1969), Sacramentali
Communione (1970),
Immensae caritatis (1973) –
covering modes of presence,
Communion under both kinds,
extraordinary ministers,
Communion in the hand, etc.
• Skills: review basic
• Identify needs
2 The Liturgy of To help students • Notions of Eucharist: as
the Eucharist in recognise the nature sacrifice, as thanksgiving, as
the Mass of the Liturgy of the communion, as celebration of
Eucharist and the service, as public worship, as
relationship of its sacrament of initiation, as
component parts to pointer towards mission…
each other (LO 1) • The fourfold shape: take –
bless – break – share
• The entire Eucharistic Prayer
is consecratory; what is
transformed is not only the
elements but also what they
signify (ourselves), as
expressed and symbolised in
the presentation of the gifts;
sharing in Holy Communion is
the culmination of the
Eucharistic action
• Distributing Holy Communion
makes present the Body of
Christ in the assembly in a
tangible and sacramental way
• collaboration (LO 3 & 4)
3 Distributing Holy To enable students • Importance of taking time and
Communion in to be recognise respect for Blessed Sacrament
the Mass different pastoral • Communion to those with
situations and to disabilities, to children, to
respond those with allergies…
appropriately. (LO 3, • Disabled ministers of Holy
4) Communion – e.g. in
wheelchairs

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• Intinction
• Other pastoral issues that may
arise
4 Holy Communion To develop student’s • The distribution of Holy
outside Mass understanding of Communion and the Worship
Holy Communion of the Eucharist outside Mass
outside Mass and the • Celebrations in the absence of
appropriate practical a priest: Church documents &
approaches to be diocesan guidance
taken (LO 1 & 4) • Liturgical Pattern: Word &
Communion; Hours &
Communion
o Team ministry on these
occasions
o Minister of Communion
fulfils the same function
as at Mass – i.e. is not the
leader of the service (if
the minister is the leader,
then does not also act as
the Minister of
Communion)
o Differences in procedure if
a deacon is present
• Exposition and reposition of
the Blessed Sacrament
5 Communion to To develop students • Collaborative ministry with
the sick and understanding of the priest as part of his overall
housebound ministry of Holy pastoral ministry exercised in
Communion to sick parish
and housebound (LO • Relationship between
3, 4) Communion to sick and the
celebration of the Eucharist
• Using the Rite to different
circumstances: house,
hospital or residential home
• Difficulties and accidents
• Importance of apprenticeship
with an experienced minister
• Those who cannot take solids
• Communion as viaticum
• Accompanying the terminally
ill
• CRB disclosures and
associated topics
6 Evaluative To help students to • How do you continue & sustain
appreciate the need ministry (LO 2)– 6)
for ongoing • How has what you have learnt
reflection and affected how you exercise
continuing formation ministry
in the exercise of
this ministry
(LO 1, 2, 3)

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Session Plan — Ministers of Music

Session Title Session Aim Content
1 Music within To enable students  Explore and reflect on own
the liturgy to reflect on their experience of music ministry
experience of  Identify differences between
music ministry and pastoral music ministry and secular
to understand the music practice.
musicians’ role in  Identify qualities that a pastoral
the liturgy (LO 1, musician requires
2)  Spirituality for music ministers:
praying through your ministry.
 Revise GIRM and SC as important
documents for pastoral ministry
highlighting key paragraphs
 Identify needs
2 Understanding To help students  Reflect on the recent experiences
the Liturgy understand the of Mass
shape of the Mass  Revisit priorities for singing
and music’s  Consider at concept of ‘hard’ &
related function. ‘soft’ points in the Mass. Identify
(LO 1,3, 4) examples of each moment.
 Identify moments in the liturgy
which invite silence and how
musicians and other ministers can
create/facilitate this silence.
3 Criteria for To help students  3 judgements: liturgical, pastoral,
making musical consider the musical (aesthetic).
choices in the criteria for the  How these criteria are balanced in
liturgy appropriate individual choices
selection of music  Creating balance and flow across a
for the liturgy. (LO celebration
3, 4)  Consider different musical
structures and forms and discuss
their appropriateness for different
liturgical moments (i.e.
Acclamations & Dialogues,
Responsorial Psalms, Lord have
mercy and Lamb of God litanies,
Processionals, Hymns of Glory
etc.)
 The importance of collaboration
with other liturgical ministers, in
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4 Musical Skills To explore and • Discuss / practically illustrate

develop basic (where possible) musical
musical skills techniques. These may include:
proficiency dynamics, introductions & endings,
required by a arrangements, accompaniment,
leader of range & tessitura.
congregational • Techniques for introducing and
song (LO 4) teaching music to congregations.
• Ways of varying and adapting
music to fit different liturgical
contexts
5 Music through To help the  Identify how different Seasons and
the Liturgical musician to Celebrations call for different
Year understand the musical approaches.
role of music  Progressive Solemnity
across the  Discuss Liturgical music
Liturgical Year (LO requirements and opportunities for
4) each Season.
6 Evaluative To help students to • How do you continue & sustain
appreciate the ministry (LO 2)– 6)
need for ongoing • How has what you have learnt
reflection and affected how you exercise ministry
continuing
formation in the
exercise of this
ministry
(LO 1, 2, 3)

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Session Plan — Altar Servers

Session Title Session Aim Content
1 Ministry in the To help students to • Reflection on own ministry
life of the Church understand that (1st session)
ministry is about • Church Documents: GIRM,
what you do, not CB, RS 43-47, scripture
who you are. • Identify difficult questions
To reflect on • Skills: review basic
students' experience • Identify needs
of serving if already
a server. (LO 1, 4)
2 Comportment To help students • Posture in general,
recognise that their standing
body language has an • How to walk, around the
effect on the entire sanctuary and in procession
celebration – their • Position of the head,
role as members of where to look
the assembly. • Carrying objects
To explore posture • Genuflecting and bowing
and gesture in • Posture when seated
greater depth (LO 1, • Speaking and singing
3, 4)
3 Further To enable students • Candles: lighting, carrying,
exploration to be comfortable extinguishing
with various more • Bells
specialised tasks and • Book-bearing
equipment, and to • Thuribles and incensing
act appropriately. • Washing hands
(LO 3, 4) • Mitre, crosier, other
pastoral issues that may
arise
4 Other liturgies To develop student’s • Sacramental celebrations:
than Mass understanding of baptisms, marriage,
other liturgies they ordinations
may be asked to • Miscellaneous: funerals,
assist at. the Divine Office,
Associated Benediction, exposition
practicalities. (LO 4) • Celebrations in the
absence of a priest: Church
documents & diocesan
guidance
• Team ministry on these
occasions

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5 Master of To introduce • Enabling ministry with

Ceremonies students to the priest/deacon:
particular ministry of responsibilities and ways of
the MC (LO 2, 3, 4) assisting
• Supervision of other
servers
• Preparation of other
servers
• Behaviour during the
celebration itself
• Lessons from manuals in
the past
• Liturgical choreography
6 Evaluative To help students to • How has what you have
appreciate the need learnt affected how you
for ongoing exercise ministry?
reflection and • How do you continue and
continuing formation sustain ministry?
in the exercise of • What help and resources do
this ministry (LO 1, you need?
2, 3)

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Session Plan — Leaders of Liturgy of the Word with

Children
Session title Session aim Content
1 Overview of To explore the • Explore and reflect on own experience
Celebration celebration of of this ministry
of the Liturgy the liturgy • Revisit understanding ministry
with Children with Children • Revisit rationale
with particular • Revisit basic skills
reference to • Welcoming the children into the parish
LOWC (LO 1, 2 liturgy: DMC, EPC & LOWC
) • Identify needs
2 Liturgy of the To understand • Explore and reflect on own relationship
WORD with the Word of with Scripture and the Liturgy of the
Children God as living Word
and active • Familiarisation with Liturgical Year
(LO1, 4) (including Ordos, Calendars, Diocesan
Year Books) and Lectionary
• Experience of time – to child
• Find and explore readings for the
coming Sunday in Lectionary and
evaluate how these are adapted in
LOWC resources
• The role of music in LOWC
3 LITURGY of To apply • Explore own experience of memorable
the Word general liturgy (LOWC?)
with Children principles of • Revisit general principles of liturgy from
liturgy to Module B
LOWC (LO 1, • How the Liturgy of the Word may be
3, 4) adapted when celebrated with Children
• Specific nature of liturgy in LOWC
referring to Directory on Masses with
Children and Bishops’ Conference
Guidelines
• Use of ritual, symbol, silence,
movement, proclamation, engaging the
senses (in children’s experience) –
relate these to readings explored in
Session 2
• Relationship with assembly (i.e.
dismissal and returning)
• Relationship with priest
4 Liturgy of the To understand • Own experience of human and faith
Word WITH the role of development of children
(and not leadership • Fowler etc – stages of faith
‘for’) within an • Qualities of a leader of LOWC (nb not
Children LOWC (LO 3, catechist)
4) • Working with a team
• Child Protection issues

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5 Planning and To help • Drawing together previous sessions

evaluating a students • Reflection and preparation of Sunday
LOWC develop the scripture with reference to both the
confidence to particular assembly and the liturgical
plan and lead year
a LOWC (LO 4) • Scenarios of groups of children of
varying sizes, ages and needs with
different needs – what would you need
to bear in mind when planning a liturgy
for these different groups?
• Effective use of time (and how
indicated)
6 Evaluate To help • Evaluation and learning points
students to • Using resources and trusting the Spirit
appreciate the • How do you continue & sustain ministry
need for • How has what you have learnt affected
ongoing how you exercise ministry
reflection and
continuing
formation in
the exercise
of this
ministry
(LO 1, 2, 3)

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Session Plan — Leaders of Prayer

Session title Session aim Content
1 Beginnings To enable • Explore and reflect on own experience
students to of this ministry
reflect on • Revisit understanding ministry
their • Revisit rationale
experience of • Revisit basic skills
ministry and • Explore the elements and purpose of
their specific Introductory Rite and the role of the
role in leader
gathering a • Identify needs
community of • Variety of forms of prayer: Office,
prayer (LO 1, Lectio, Rosary
2)
2 Structure of To help • Explore and reflect on own relationship
the Liturgy of students to with Scripture and the Liturgy of the
the Word: understand Word
Proclamation the modes of • Liturgy of the Word as Event:
Word proclamation Proclamation: Listen, Receive,
in the Liturgy
• Collaborative
of the Word
(LO 1, 3, 4) • Role of Silence, Role of Music

3 Structure of To help • Liturgy of the Word: Response

the Liturgy of students • Immediate response in individual
the Word: understand
• Prayer of the Faithful – exercise of
Response the response
priestly function (& how to write and
to the Word in
lead PotF).
the Liturgy,
and in life, as • Relationship of Liturgy of the Word to
individuals and Liturgy of Eucharist in Mass
as a • Community response in life
community, • *Practical preparation – group work
including
structure and
nature of the
Prayer of the
Faithful (LO
4)l

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4 Liturgy of To enable • The distribution of Holy Communion

Holy students to and the Worship of the Eucharist
Communion recognise and outside Mass
articulate the • Celebrations in the absence of a priest:
key Church documents & diocesan guidance
differences • Liturgical Pattern: Word & Communion;
between the Hours & Communion
Mass and o Team ministry on these occasions
Celebrations o Minister of Communion fulfils the
of Word and same function as at Mass – i.e. is
Communion not the leader of the service (if the
(LO 1, 3, 4) minister is the leader, then does
not also act as the Minister of
Communion)
• Differences in procedure if a deacon is
present
5 Preparing To enable • Familiarisation with Liturgical Year
students to (including Ordos, Calendars, Diocesan
prepare Year Books) and Lectionary
appropriate • Relationship between Sunday and
liturgies for Weekday
their given • Progressive Solemnity
setting (LO • Understanding the range of choices and
1,4) selecting appropriately
6 Evaluative To help • How do you continue & sustain ministry
students to • How has what you have learnt affected
appreciate the how you exercise ministry
need for
ongoing
reflection and
continuing
formation in
the exercise of
this ministry
(LO 1, 2, 3)

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Module E: Understanding and Developing

Spirituality
Guided Learning Hours: 15
Of which: Taught = 9
(1day at 4.5. hours; 3 evenings at 1.5 hours/2 days/6 evenings)
Guided = 6 hours
NFQ Level 2

Summary of Learning Outcomes

To achieve this unit a learner must:
1. Explore the Concept of liturgical spirituality
2. Investigate the potential for elements drawn from the liturgy to act
as Sources for prayer and Reflection.
3. Explore different methods of individual and group prayer

Content
Liturgical Spirituality :
• Spirituality: Overview of the concept; Introduction to a range of
‘classic’ historic spiritualities in the Church (eg. Benedictine;
Jesuit; Carmelite); Overview of popular spiritual practices (eg.
Devotion to the Sacred Heart; the Rosary; The ‘Little Way’ of St.
Therese); More recent Spiritual practices (eg. Charismatic
Renewal; Padre Pio; ‘Celtic’)
• Spirituality and Liturgy: The historical relationship between
liturgy and popular spirituality; Popular devotions and Liturgical
celebration – tensions and points of contact (e.g. Sanctoral &
devotion to Saints); The Liturgical Movement as a renewal of
spirituality; the vision of Vatican Two; Liturgy and Spirituality in
the Teaching of John Paul II.
• Liturgy in the life of Individuals and Communities: Liturgy as
Source and Summit of the entire Christian Life;

Liturgical Sources for Prayer and Reflection

• Ritual and Life: The role of story, symbolic action and ritual in
human experience; Relation between the liturgical use of story,
symbolic action and ritual and their non-religious usage; Praying
with symbols and religious images.
• Scripture and Spirituality: The Bible in the life of the individual
Christian; Issues around interpretation and application to life; Use
of appropriate secondary resources (Commentaries, scripture
notes, etc)
• Mystagogy : The concept of Mystagogy in RCIA; the extension of
the principle to broader liturgical experiences; the application of
this extension to the life of the individual and of the community;
practical means of facilitating liturgical mystagogy at parish level.
E - Spirituality

Methods of Individual and Group Prayer

• Lectionary-Based Prayer : Different methods of proclamation
outside the liturgical assembly; use of music – live and recorded;
the role of shared reflection; relationship to intercession; issues in
preparation and leadership; relationship to the Divine Office
• Prayer Using Liturgical Texts and Symbols: Criteria for selection;
relationship to liturgical seasons; use of space; use of silence.
• Practical issues in Group Prayer: Group dynamics; Leadership –
formation requirements, personal qualities, issues around support
and supervision;

Grading Criteria
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
• Identify and describe a range of spiritual practices in the Church
today
• Identify and describe the liturgical sources for individual and
communal prayer
• Identify and describe a range of methods of group and individual
prayer
To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able
to:
• Explain the understanding of liturgical spirituality found in the
teaching of Vatican II, John Paul II and Benedict XVI
• Explain the relationship between the liturgical use of story, symbolic
action and ritual and their non-religious usage
• Explain the role of mystagogy as a link between formal liturgy and
the spiritual life of the individual
To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is
able to:
• Analyse the relationship between formal liturgy and other spiritual
and devotional practices.
• Analyse the concept of mystagogy as applied to liturgical spirituality.
• Evaluate the pastoral appropriateness of different methods of group
prayer in a given setting.

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Session Plan
Session Title Session Aim Content
1 Ritual and Life To help students • The role of story, symbolic
to reflect upon action and ritual in human
their own experience;
experience of the • Relation between the liturgical
key components of use of story, symbolic action and
liturgical ritual and their non-religious
spirituality. (LO 1) usage;
• Praying with symbols and
religious images Ritual and Life
2 What is To help students • Overview of the concept;
‘Spirituality’? to explore the • Introduction to a range of
Concept of ‘classic’ historic spiritualities in
spirituality (LO 1) the Church (eg. Benedictine;
Jesuit; Carmelite);
• Overview of popular spiritual
practices (eg. Devotion to the
Sacred Heart; the Rosary; The
‘Little Way’ of St. Therese);
• More recent Spiritual practices
(eg. Charismatic Renewal; Padre
Pio; ‘Celtic’)
• Popular devotions and Liturgical
celebration – tensions and points
of contact (e.g. Sanctoral &
devotion to Saints);
3 Spirituality and To help students • Key concept: Liturgy as the
the Liturgy to understand the primary resource for prayer
specific nature of • The Liturgical Movement as a
liturgical renewal of spirituality;
spirituality (Los 1
• the vision of Vatican II
& 2)
• Liturgy and Spirituality in the
Teaching of John Paul II and
Benedict XVI
• Liturgy in the life of Individuals
and Communities: Liturgy as
Source and Summit of the entire
Christian Life

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4 Scripture and To help students to • The Scriptures in the life of the

Spirituality understand the individual Christian
role of the • Biblical interpretation and
Scriptures in application to life
spirituality (LOs 2
• Using appropriate secondary
& 3)
resources (Commentaries, scripture
notes, etc)
• Using the Lectionary as a Resource
for Prayer: notion of lectio divina
• Different methods of proclamation
outside the liturgical assembly
5 Prayer Using To help students to • The importance of structure, flow
Liturgical recognise the and pace.
Texts and liturgy as the • Exploring liturgical symbols
Symbols primary resource in
• use of space
leading others in
prayer (LOs 2 & 3) • Criteria for selection or text and
symbol;
• Relationship to liturgical seasons
• Use of music – live and recorded;
use of silence.
• the role of shared reflection;
• relationship to intercession;
relationship to the Divine Office
6 Liturgical To help students to • RCIA as a paradigm for liturgical
Mystagogy at understand the spirituality.
parish level personal issues • The concept of liturgical mystagogy
involved in leading
• Recognising the needs of different
others in prayer
groups (eg. Children, young people,
(Los 2 & 3)
adults)
• Group dynamics and enabling
participation
• Leadership – formation
requirements, personal qualities,
• Personal preparation – the
importance of developing one’s own
spirituality
• Recognising the role of support and
supervision

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Abbreviations

Abbreviations & Bibliography

CB Congregation for Divine Worship, Ceremonial of Bishops, 14
September 1984.
CCC Cathechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd edition, 2000
CL Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Christifideles Laici,
30 December 1988
CRB Criminal Records Bureau
CIGI Congregation for Divine Worship, Christian Initiation,
General Introduction, 2nd edition typical, 1973
CTM Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales,
Celebrating the Mass, 2005
DD Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Dies Domini (On keeping
the Lord’s day holy), 31 May 1998: AAS 90 (1998).
DMC Congregation for Divine Worship, Directory for Masses with
Children, 1 November 1973: AAS 66 (1974).
DPNE Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity.
Directory for the application of the Principles and Norms of
Ecumenism, 25 March 1993.
DPP Congregation for Divine Worship, Directory on Popular Piety
and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines, 17 December
2001
DV Vatican Coucil II, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine
Revelation, Dei Verbum, 18 November 1965
EN Pope Paul VI, Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Nuntiandi, 8
December 1975
EPC Congregation for Divine Worship, Eucharistic Prayers for
Masses with Children and for Masses of Reconciliation, 1
November 1974.
EuchMyst Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium,
on the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967: AAS 59 (1967).
FC Congregation for the Disciple of the Sacraments, Instruction,
Fidei custos 30 April 1969
GILH Divine Office, General Instruction of the Liturgy of the
Hours, 11 April 1971.
GIRM Roman Missal, General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 20
April 2000
GNLYC Congregation of Rites, General Norms for the Liturgical Year
and the Calendar, 21 March 1969
GoS Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Gift of
Scripture, 2005
GS Vatican Council II, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the
Modern World Gaudium et Spes, 7 December 1965
HCWE Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist
outside Mass, 21 June 1973
IC Congregation for the Disciple of the Sacraments, Instruction,
Immensae Caritatis 29 January 1973
ID Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship,
Instruction Inaestimabile Donum April 3, 1980: AAS 72 (1980)
ILM Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, 2nd English edition,
1981, Introduction
LG Vatican Council II, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church
Lumen Gentium, 21 November 1964
LO Learning Outcome
LOWC Liturgy of the Word with Children
LOWC Department for Christian Life and Worship, Guidelines for
Liturgy of the Word with Children, 1996
MD Congregation for Divine Worship, Instruction, Memoriale
Abbreviations

Domini 29 May 1969

MQ Pope Paul VI, Motu Proprio, Ministeria Quaedam, 15 August
1972: AAS 64 (1972).
MS Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam Sacram, on music
in the liturgy, 5 March 1967: AAS 59 (1967
OBOB Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland,
and Scotland, One Bread, One Body, 1998
PO Vatican Council II, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests,
Presbyterorum Ordinis
PS Congregation for Divine Worship, Circular letter, Paschale
Solemnitatis, 16 January 1988
RCIA Roman Ritual, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 2nd
English Edition, 1985
RDCA Roman Pontifical: Rite of the Dedication of a Church and an
Altar, editio typica, 1984.
RM Roman Missal, Roman Missal, editio tertia, 20 April 2000
RO Roman Pontifical, Rites of Ordination of Bishops, Presbyters,
and Deacons, second typical edition, 1993
RS Congregation for Divine Worship, Instruction Redemptionis
Sacramentum, 25 March 2004
SacC Pope Benedict XVI, Apostolic Exhortation, Sacramentum
Caritatis, 22 February 2007
SC Vatican Council II, Constitution on the Liturgy Sacrosanctum
Concilium, 4 December 1963
SCom Congregation for Divine Worship, Instruction, Sacramentali
Communione, 29 June 1970

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