Easter Triduum
Triduum
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Holy Thursday
- Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
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Good Friday
- Celebration of the Lord's Passion
- Holy Saturday
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Easter Sunday
- The Easter Vigil
- Mass of the Day
- Common Responsorial Psalms
Documentation
Sundays, Solemnities
& Feasts of the Lord
- Advent
- Christmas
- Ordinary Time I [Sundays 2–9]
- Lent
- Triduum
- Easter
- Ordinary Time II [Solemnities]
- Ordinary Time III [Sundays 8–15]
- Ordinary Time IV [Sundays 16–24]
- Ordinary Time V [Sundays 25–34]
- Feasts of the Lord
Seasons
Christ redeemed humankind and gave perfect glory to God principally through his paschal mystery: dying he destroyed our death and rising he restored our life. Therefore the Easter triduum of the passion and resurrection of the Lord is the culmination of the entire liturgical year. Thus the solemnity of Easter has the same kind of preeminence in the liturgical year that Sunday has in the week.
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Holy Thursday
- The Easter Triduum begins with the celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
- Celebrating the Paschal Feasts
- Directory on Popular Piety
- Colour
- White
- Office
- EP: is only celebrated by those who have not taken part in the Evening Mass.
- NP: as after EPII of Sunday
| Introductory Rites | ||
| Entrance Antiphon | cf. Gal 6: 14 | We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection; through him we are saved and made free. |
| Penitential Rite | ||
| Gloria | ||
| Opening Prayer | ||
| Liturgy of the Word | ||
| Reading 1 | Exodus 12: 1–8, 11–14 | Instructions concerning the Passover meal |
| Psalm | Ps 115: 12-13, 15-18 r. cf. 1 Cor 10: 16 | The blessing cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ. |
| Reading 2 | 1 Cor 11: 23-26 | Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming the death of the Lord. |
| Gospel Acclamation | John 13: 34 | I give you a new commandment: love one another just as I have loved you, says the Lord. |
| Gospel | John 13: 1-15 | Now he showed how perfect his love was. |
| Homily | ||
| Washing of Feet | ||
| General Intercessions | ||
| Liturgy of the Eucharist | ||
| Procession with Gifts for the poor | Ubi Caritas Where charity and love are found. |
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| Prayer over the Gifts | ||
| Eucharistic Prayer | Preface of the Holy Eucharist I EP1: proper inserts |
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| Lord's Prayer | ||
| Breaking of Bread | ||
| Communion Antiphon | This body will be given for you. This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood; whenever you receive them, do so in remembrance of me. | |
| Transfer of the Holy Eucharist | Pange Lingua | |
Good Friday
- Day of fasting and abstinence
- There are no celebrations of the Sacraments in this day
- Celebrating the Paschal Feasts
- Directory on Popular Piety
- Colour
- Red
- Office
- MP & Office of Readings: Proper
- EP: Proper — is only celebrated by those who have not taken part in the afternoon Celebration.
- NP: as after EPII of Sunday
| Entrance | Silent | |
| Prayer | ||
| Liturgy of the Word | ||
| Reading 1 | Isa 52:13-53: 12 | He was pierced through for our faults. |
| Psalm | Ps 30: 2. 6. 12-13. 15-17. 25. r. Lk 23: 46 | Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. |
| Reading 2 | Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 | He learnt to obey through suffering and became for all who obey him the source of eternal salvation. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Phil 2:8-9 | Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all names. |
| Gospel | John 18:1 - 19:42 | The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ |
| Homily | ||
| Solemn Intercessions |
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| Adoration of the Cross | ||
| Showing of the Cross | This is the wood of the cross, on which hung the Saviour of the world. Come, let us worship. |
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| Veneration of the Cross | We worship you, Lord The Reproaches Pange, lingua, gloriosi proelium certaminis |
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| Holy Communion | ||
| Lord's Prayer | ||
| Distribution of Holy Communion | ||
| Prayer | ||
| Prayer over the People | ||
| all depart in silence | ||
Holy Saturday
- No celebration of Mass on this day.
- Celebrating the Easter Feasts
- Directory on Popular Piety
- RCIA: some or all of the following rites may be celebrated as an immediate preparation for the sacraments:
- [Presentation of the Lord's Prayer]
- Recitation of the Creed
- Ephphetha Rite
- Choosing a baptismal name
- Office
- MP & Office of Readings: Proper
Easter Sunday
- The Easter Vigil
- The Service of Light
- Liturgy of the Word
- Liturgy of Baptism
- Celebration of Sacraments of Initiation
- Celebration of Sacraments of Initiation
& Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church - Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church
- Where there is no celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
or Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church
- Liturgy of the Eucharist
- Concluding Rite
- Mass of Easter Day
- Office
- NP: as after EPII of Sunday — is only celebrated by those who have not taken part in the Vigil.
- MP: proper, Sunday Week I
- EP: proper. EPII marks the end of the Triduum.
- Regina Coeli is recited instead of the Angelus.
| The Service of Light | ||
| Blessing of the Fire and Lighting of the Candle | ||
| Procession | ||
| Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) | Rejoice, heavenly powers!… | |
| Liturgy of the Word | ||
| Reading 1 | Genesis 1:1–2:2 | God saw all that he had made, and indeed it was very good. |
| shorter | Genesis 1: 1. 26–31 | God saw all that he had made, and indeed it was very good. |
| Psalm | 103: 1-2. 5-6. 10. 12-14. 24.35 r. 30 | Send forth your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth. |
| alternative | 32: 4-7. 12-13. 20. 22 | The Lord fills the earth with his love. |
| Reading 2 | Genesis 22:1–18 | The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith. |
| shorter | Genesis 22: 1–2. 9–13. 15–18 | The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith. |
| Psalm 2 | 15: 5. 8-11 r. 1 | Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you. |
| Reading 3 | Exodus 14:15–15:1 | The sons of Israel went on dry ground right into the sea. |
| Psalm | Exodus 15: 1-6. 17-18 r. 1 | I will sing to the Lord, glorious his triumph! |
| Reading 4 | Isaiah 54:5–14 | With everlasting love the Lord your redeemer has taken pity on you. |
| Psalm | 29: 2. 4-6. 11-13 r.2 | I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me. |
| Reading 5 | Isaiah 55:1–11 | Come to me and your soul will live, and I will make and everlasting covenant with you. |
| Psalm | Isaiah 12: 2-6 r. 3 | With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. |
| Reading 6 | Baruch 3:9–15. 32–4:4 | In the radiance of the Lord make your way to light. |
| Psalm | 18: 8–11 r. Jn 6:69 | You have the message of eternal life, O Lord. |
| Reading 7 | Ezekiel 36:16–28 | I shall pour clean water over you and I shall give you a new heart. |
| Psalm | 41:3. 5; 42:3. 4. r. 41:2 | Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God. |
| alternative | where there are baptisms either Isaiah 12 or |
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| 50: 12-15. 18. 19r. 12 | A pure heart create for me, O God. | |
| Mass of Easter Night | ||
| Gloria | ||
| Opening Prayer | ||
| Reading | Romans 6:3–11 | Christ, having been raised from the dead, will never die again. |
| Psalm | 117: 1-2. 16-17. 22-23 | Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! |
| Gospel | ||
| Year A | Matthew 28: 1–10 | He has risen from the dead and now he is going before you into Galilee. |
| Year B | Mark 16: 1-7 | Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, has risen. |
| Year C | Luke 24: 1-12 | Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? |
| Homily | ||
| Liturgy of Baptism | ||
There are a number of options for the Liturgy of Baptism depending on whether the Sacraments of Initiation are being celebrated and/or new members received into the Church. Four options are given. The normative - Celebration of Sacraments of Initiation is given below. The others on a separate linked page.
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| Liturgy of Baptism:Celebration of Sacraments of Initiation | ||
| Celebration of Baptism | ||
| Presentation of the Candidates | ||
| Invitation to Prayer | ||
| Litany of the Saints | ||
| Prayer over the Water | ||
| Profession of Faith |
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| Baptism | ||
| Explanatory Rites |
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| Celebration of Confirmation | ||
| Invitation | ||
| Laying on of Hands | ||
| Anointing with Chrism | ||
| Renewal of Baptismal Promises | ||
| Invitation | ||
| Renewal of Baptismal Promises |
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| Sprinkling with Baptismal Water | ||
| General Intercessions follow | ||
| General Intercessions | ||
| Liturgy of the Eucharist | ||
| Preparation of Gifts | ||
| Prayer over the Gifts | ||
| Eucharistic Prayer | Preface of Easter I EP1: proper inserts |
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| Lord's Prayer | ||
| Breaking of Bread | ||
| Communion Antiphon | 1 Cor 5: 7-8 | Christ has become our paschal sacrifice; let us feast with unleavened read of sincerity and truth, alleluia |
| Prayer after Communion | ||
| Concluding Rite | ||
| Dismissal | Go in the peace of Christ, alleluia, alleluia Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia. |
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| Introductory Rites | ||
| Entrance Antiphon | Ps 138: 18. 5-6 | I have risen: I am with you once more; you place your hand on me to keep me safe. How great is the depth of your wisdom, alleluia! |
| or | Lk 24: 34; cf. Apoc 1: 6 | The Lord is indeed risen, alleluia. Glory and kingship be his for ever and ever. |
| Penitential Rite | ||
| Gloria | ||
| Opening Prayer | ||
| Liturgy of the Word | ||
| First Reading | Acts 10: 34. 37-43 | We have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection. |
| Psalm | 117: 1-2. 16-17. 22-23 r. 24 | This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. or Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! |
| Second Reading | Col 3: 1-4 | You must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is. |
| or | 1 Cor 5:6-8 | Get rid of all the old yeast, and make yourselves into a completely new batch of bread. |
| Sequence | Victimae paschali laudes Christians, to the Paschal Victim offer sacrifice and praise |
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| Gospel Acclamation | 1 Cor 5:7-8 | Christ, our passover, has been sacrificed; let us celebrate the feast then in the Lord. |
| Gospel | John 20: 1-9 | He must rise from the dead |
| or | the gospel of the Mass of Easter Night | |
| at an Evening Mass | Luke 24: 13-35 | They recognised Jesus at the breaking of bread. |
| Homily | ||
| Renewal of Baptismal Promises | ||
| Invitation | ||
| Renewal of Baptismal Promises |
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| Sprinkling with Baptismal Water | omitted if the Rite of Sprinkling has earlier replaced the Penitential Rite. | |
| Liturgy of the Eucharist | ||
| Preparation of Gifts | ||
| Prayer over the Gifts | ||
| Eucharistic Prayer | Preface of Easter I EP1: proper inserts |
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| Lord's Prayer | ||
| Breaking of Bread | ||
| Communion Antiphon | 1 Cor 5: 7-8 | Christ has become our paschal sacrifice; let us feast with unleavened read of sincerity and truth, alleluia |
| Prayer after Communion | ||
| Concluding Rite | ||
| Dismissal | Go in the peace of Christ, alleluia, alleluia Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Common Responsorial Psalms
| Holy Week | ||
| Common Psalm | Ps 21:8-9. 17-20. 23-24 r. 2 | My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? |
| Easter Vigil | ||
| Common Psalm 1 | Ps 135:1-3. 4-6.7-9. 24-26 | Great is his love, love without end. |
| Common Psalm 2 | Ps 135: 1. 3. 16-21 | Great is his love, love without end. |