Guidance
Guidance
As the Catholic Church celebrates many different kinds of liturgies, the Church gives us guidance that helps us to know what to do in what context.
Liturgy Guidance from the Vatican
Sacrosanctum Concilium – Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
Vicesimus Quintus Annus – On the 25th Anniversary of Sacrosanctum Concilium
100th Anniversary of the Motu Proprio Tra le Sollecitudini – On Sacred Music
Spiritus et Sponsa – On the 40th Anniversary of the Sacrosanctum Concilium
Directory in Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines
Pope Benedict XVI to the participants at the Ninth International Congress on the Liturgy
Pope Francis to the teachers and students of the Pontifical Liturgical Institute
Desiderio desideravi – On the Liturgical Formation of the People of God
Pope Francis to Participants of the Course “Living Liturgical Action Fully”
Mysterium Fidei – On the Holy Eucharist
Dives in Misericordia – On Divine Mercy
Ecclesia de Eucharistia – On the Eucharist in its Relationship to the Church
Redemptionis Sacramentum – On Certain Matters to be Observed or to be Avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist
Sacramentum Caritatis – Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church’s Life and Mission
Verbum Domini – Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church
Insertion of St Joseph in the Eucharistic Prayers
Sunday of the Word of God
Music for the Roman Missal
Pope Saints John XXIII and John Paul II
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto
Saints Gregory of Narek, John De Avila, Hildegard of Bingen
Saints Mary, Martha, Lazarus
Liturgical feasts & celebrations
Penance and Reconciliation
Misericordia Dei – On Certain Aspects of the Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance
Circular Letter on the Sacrament of Penance
The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die without Being Baptised
Internal Forum and Sacramental Seal
The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy
Presbyterorum Ordinis – Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests
From the Diakonia of Christ to the Diakonia of the Apostles
Spiritus Domini - The Ministries of the Lector and Acolyte
On the Ministry of the Catechists
Liturgy Guidance
The General Instruction on the Liturgy of the Hours
Rite of Committal - Cemetery
Rite for the Burial of Ashes
Guidance on the Burial of Ashes
Lectionary General Introduction
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass
Dedication of a Church and Altar
Dedication of a Church and an Altar
Rite for Reconciliation of Several Penitents
Reviewing Confession in Parish
Directory for masses with children
Rite of Baptism for Children
Guidance on The Sacraments
This following guidance was produced by the Diocese of Portsmouth for our parishes.
Guidance on The Sacraments
Recent Proposals for the Pastoral Care of the Divorced and Remarried - A Theological Assessment
Baptism or Reception into full communion (of a candidate above the age of reason)
Baptism or Reception into full Communion - Summary Form
Marriage Tribunal Documents
Preliminary Enquiry Form
Marriage Tribunal Documents
Preliminary Advice Notes
Marriage Tribunal Documents
Explanatory Notes
On the Celebration of Marriages of those faithful who follow the Pastoral Activity of the SSPX
Examples from Marriage Matters Year
Delegated Faculty for Marriage
Guidance on Holy Oils (when stocks run low)
Faculty sheet to be issued to Extraordinary Ministers
Bishop’s letter to Coordinating Pastors
Order of Service Template (A4) 2022
Confirmation Liturgy Planner 2022
Confirmation Guidelines 2022
Baptismal records and the registration of children who have been presented for Baptism by same sex-couples
Baptism or Reception of a person above the age of reason
Any questions?
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