This study edition contains the officially approved texts and rubrics for the following: Institutions of Readers and Acolytes; Ordination of Deacons, Priests, and Bishops; Rite of Religious Profession; Blessing of Persons: Abbot, Abbess; Consecrating to a Life of Virginity; Rite of Commissioning Special Ministers of Holy Communion; Dedication of a Church and Altar. Appendices include: Reception of the Bishop in the Cathedral Church, Blessing of Pontifical Insignia, the Rite of the Blessing of Oils, the Rite of Consecrating the Chrism, Crowning of the Image of the Blessed Virgin.

This collection from approved sources of the rites and texts for use during the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist is so arranged that it may be used for one or several days, according to local custom or pastoral need. In order to provide periods for liturgical prayer during the period of exposition, three services are provided: The Liturgy of the Hours during the Period of Exposition, Eucharistic Services of Prayer and Praise, and Celebration of the Eucharist during the Period of Exposition. Two forms for the Closing Celebration for the Solemn Exposition are also given, one taking place during Mass, and a second when Mass is not celebrated. A listing of suggested Scripture readings, some optional litanies, and music resources are given in the appendices, making this a valuable resource for those responsible for planning solemn expositions.

This ritual is intended to provide not only support and God’s blessing for expectant parents and their child in the womb, but also to serve as an effective witness to the sanctity of human life from the first moment of conception.

This easy-to-use aid is a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting for the Mass and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet, which is included with the book. This information is given to the presiding priest or his designate to prepare the funeral liturgy.  A comforting pastoral introduction and an appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation are included.

The official texts of the Church for the blessing of Catholics in their final hours, in a convenient compact form, for use by priests, deacons, and lay ministers.

Now with the approved texts from the Roman Missal, Third Edition, this easy-to-use set brings together all of the prayers, scripture readings, and blessings a priest needs for celebrating the funeral Mass. Over 100 cards have been updated and reformatted, including all texts for the Rite of Committal and special texts for cremation.  Bound in a gold-embossed ceremonial binder, this set is an ideal ordination, anniversary, or all-occasion gift for any priest.

This revised bilingual ritual edition is divided into seven chapters, including the Order of Baptism for one child, for several children, or for a large number of children, as well as the Orders to be used in the absence of a priest or deacon. This volume also includes an appendix—not found in the original edition—that is provided to assist Priests who wish to celebrate the Order of Baptism for One Child or for Several Children within mass.  In addition, this new revision incorporates changes in accord with the Third Typical Edition of the Roman Missal and the Abbey Psalms and Canticles (formerly the Revised Grail Psalms).

This Spanish edition contains the officially approved texts and rubrics for the following: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Baptism of Children, Reception of Baptized Christian, Confirmation, Penance, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, Marriage, Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum, and the Order of Christian Funerals.

This easy-to-use aid is a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting for the Mass and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet, which is included with the book. This information is given to the presiding priest or his designate to prepare the funeral liturgy.  A comforting pastoral introduction and an appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation are included.

The Order of Crowning an Image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a new edition of the crowning rite that offers three ways in which this popular ritual may take place: (1) within Mass; (2) within liturgical Evening Prayer; and (3) within a celebration of the Word of God. The texts of the rites are printed in two colors and are preceded by an introduction containing an informative Vatican decree that sets this popular custom within its historical context and emphasizing the significance of Mary as mother of the Savior.