The New Roman Missal Is Here!
It’s official – the words we say at Mass have now changed! Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011, Catholic Churches throughout the United States began using the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal. The Mass itself did not change, but many of the words we are used to hearing now sound very different.
In case you missed the Roman Missal teachings in the Good Shepherd Sunday Bullten, or perhaps need another review, we will be repeating all the teachings we’ve run the last 6 months both in the Sunday Bulletin - AND - they will SOON be posted HERE on the web site.
Video Resources
The following link is to an online "webinar" (in 3 parts), produced by Loyola Press, explaining the new Roman Missal changes:
www.loyolapress.com/roman-missal-changes-webinar.htm
The following link contains 4 new Roman Missal videos from Life Teen -- the High School Teens video is an excellent resource:
http://ismasschanging.org/
We will all need time to grow in our familiarity with the new words before we return to the point where we can once again say them from memory. The changes bring a wonderful opportunity to go more deeply into the mystery of Christ Jesus, and the praise and thanksgiving we offer to God, our Father, during Mass. The new words will help us make connections with Sacred Scripture and provide better insight into what we are doing at particular parts of the Mass - and why.
Why do we say what we say and do what we do in the Mass? What does it all mean?” If you want to experience the Mass at a deeper level, then I encourage you to join us for a DVD study titled:A Biblical Walk Through the Mass. In this enlightening study, we will explore the scriptural roots of the
Mass and discover the beauty and riches it has to offer. When you see the profound significance of what
we are doing in the Liturgy, you will be able to experience the Mass like never before, leading you to a deeper, more fruitful worship experience. Watch the bulletin and the Good Shepherd web site for more details.
Printable Resources on the new Roman Missal
These documents are PDF files and require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Resources from Liturgy Training Publications
The resources below were obtained from Liturgy Training Publications (LTP). They are provided as a free resource on their web site. All material is copyrighted by the Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications unless otherwise noted in the document itself.
Jill Maria Murdy provides a brief yet thorough historical survey of the development of ritual books, specifically those used for the celebration of the Mass. This survey concludes with an overview of the English translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal.
Kristopher W. Seaman provides reasons behind the changes in the Mass texts.
Resources from the USCCB
The resources below can be found on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's (USCCB) web site. All material is copyrighted by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops unless otherwise noted in the document itself.
This brief handout provides descriptions of the various parts of the Mass.
Changes in the People's parts in the revised Roman Missal
This handout compares side-by-side the present text with the new text which will be said by the people starting November 27, 2011.
Changes in the Priest's parts in the revised Roman Missal
This handout compares side-by-side the present text with the new text which will be said by the priest starting November 27, 2011.
Some of the words used in the new translation of the Mass may be unfamiliar to some Catholics. This handout contains a list of definitions that may help to increase one's understanding of the rich theology that underlies these texts.
This handout addresses 10 of the most frequently asked questions about the new Roman Missal and its implementation.
Web Resources
The USCCB has a wealth of information on the new Roman Missal including FAQs and sample texts with side-by-side comparisons between the current texts and the newly revised texts. There are also numerous general resources and articles in addition to parish resources and articles.
Loyola Press has created a three part webinar (video) presentation on the changes to the Mass that will be occuring when the New Roman Missal is implemented. The video series is free via the link above and features Joe Paprocki, a reknown author and presenter on catechetical topics.
LTP has an exclusive webpage solely dedicated to the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal. The site features news, resources, blogs, FAQs, and more pertaining to the new Roman Missal.
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