Scripture

The Second Vatican Council asked that the treasures of the Bible be opened up more lavishly. The fruit of this request was the Lectionary.

• Lectionary
• The Gift of Scripture
• Year of St Paul
• Synod of Bishops on the Word of God
• Statement on the Name of God

Ministry

All who exercise a liturgical ministry need proper preparation for their responsibilities. The formation of liturgical ministers is both spiritual and technical.

• Guidelines for Concelebration in England and Wales
• Celebrating the Paschal Mystery — A Syllabus for Liturgical Formation
• Syllabus for the Formation of Lay Liturgical Ministers
• Other Resources

Church Buildings

Consecrated for Worship is the Bishops' Conferences directory on Church Buildings. A number of resources have been prepared to help parishes looking at reordering their present building or plan a new church.

The Patrimony Subcommittee which works with diocesan Historic Churches Committees has also produced a number of valuable advice documents.

Liturgy of the Hours

Resources for the Prayer of the Church include information about the publications of the Divine Office, resources to assist using the Divine Office and adaptations for parish use.

• Divine Office
• General Resources
• A Time of Prayer
• Celebrating Sunday Evening Prayer

Liturgy Preparation

Resources to help with the preparation of liturgy and prayer by groups and individuals

• Liturgy Preparation Groups
• Guidelines for the Production of one-off Service sheets (pdf)
• Copyright
• Liturgical Seasons
• The Place of Silence
• Parish Resources - Migrants & Refugees
• Large Print resources
• Televising the Mass — Guidelines for Broadcast Worship (pdf)
  • booklet (pdf)
• Prayer of the Faithful
• Liturgy Review Process (pdf)

Music

Resources include:

• Singing the Mass leaflet
• Preliminary Syllabus for Church Musicians
• Composer's Guide to the Roman Missal (pdf)
• Jubilate Deo
• Other Resources

Rites

The Rites of the Church revised following the Second Vatican Council contain many treasures. The website offers information about publication, copies of the Introductions and a guide to resources.

• Roman Missal & Lectionary
• Roman Pontifical
  • Confirmation
• Roman Ritual
  • Penance
  • Marriage
  • Worship of the Eucharist
  • Funerals

Liturgy of the Word with Children

A distinct Liturgy of the Word with Children in Sunday Mass is a feature in many parishes.

• Liturgy of the Word with Children resources
• Spirit of the Season

Celebrations in the absence of a Priest

• Celebrations of Word and Communion
• Roman Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest (pdf)