Explaining the Roman Missal

The Texts

Diocesan Implementation
Program

Theology and Spirituality

Preparing the Parish

Music and the
Roman Missal

Other Resources

Workbook Updates

 

Preparing the Parish
Ideas and resources for introducing the parish
to the New Roman Missal

Parish Guide to Implementing the Roman Missal
Excerpt from guide including a 12 month planning calendar

Preparation Timeline from LTP
Liturgical Training Publications has developed a preparation guide that can be found on the Revised Roman Missal website. It contains a wealth of resources divided into three sections; Prepare Yourself, Meet with Parish Team, Spread the Word. Click HERE to go to the site, then select the “Preparation” tab.

Bulletin Inserts

USCCB Collection (Hearing the Word of God, The Worshipping Assembly, Ministries & Roles, Postures & Gestures, and The Eucharistic Prayer) Looking Ahead: New Missal Introductory Rites Looking Ahead: The Gloria And With Your Spirit Looking Ahead: The Creed Looking Ahead: Mystery of Faith Concluding Rites

What is the Roman Missal Why was the Roman Missal Revised? Liturgy and the Christian Language Corporate Nature of Worship Worship is Human and Divine Christ is the True High Priest How Does the Liturgy Shape Our Lives? The Liturgy of the Word The Liturgy of the Eucharist

New Roman Missal - Do's & Don'ts

Do's

Don'ts

Learn about the proposed changes Visit this and the USCCB and other reference websites often Practice with the new texts (on your own) Plan for a gradual introduction of new music Budget for new ritual books and catechetical materials

Implement any changes until the date set by the U.S. Bishops for using the new Missal... Advent 2011 Introduce any new musical settings of the Mass parts now; they are all changing Get rid of or replace old liturgical books yet