Resources

Communion Rite Posture Resource: Elements of the Catholic Mass video series

This video series, produced by The Liturgical Institute, Saint Mary of the Lake University, Chicago, IL, contains much helpful information on why we do what we do during Mass. Episode 11, "Unity and Diversity," addressed some issues similar to Communion Rite Posture, and may be helpful.

Communion Rite Posture Resource: Letter from Bishop Perez

A letter to the Faithful from Bishop Nelson J. Perez, D.D., intended to be published in parish bulletins on the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), April 28, 2019.

Solemn Annual Eucharistic Exposition by Date (2023-2024)

Age for Confirmation

CDC policy on the appropriate age for the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation.

Deacons Assisting at Mass in the CDC

Instruction for Deacons assisting at Mass in the CDC.

Instruction: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Assisting at Mass in the CDC

The guidelines for extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion in our diocese.

FDLC FAQs on Change in the Collect Doxology

USCCB Decree on Changing the Collect Doxology

Blessing of an Advent Wreath

Days on which a Ritual Mass may not be Celebrated

Family Ritual for the Blessing of Food for the First Meal of Easter

Family Ritual for the Saint Joseph's Table Blessing

Good Friday 11th Solemn Intercession 2024

Lenten Meal Prayer Dice

Wedding Within the Mass of the Day Chart

A chart outlining a Wedding Within Mass when the Ritual Mass for Marriage may not be used.

Instruction: Music at the Celebration of Mass in the CDC

CDC policies on music at Mass.

Virtual Choir Tutorial webinar

Becky Harper's ppt slide presentation from our 2020 Nov 10th webinar

Team RCIA

Confirmation and the Code of Canon law

Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments

Liturgiam Authenticam (CDWDS)

USCCB Committee on Divine Worship

Litany of Loreto