Resources and Links
Documents & Forms
The Liturgical Bookshelp (updated summer 2007)
Most Basic:
- Bible
- Sacramentary/Roman Missal
- Lectionary
- General Instruction to the Roman Missal (Revised 2002)*
- “Ordo” [The Order of Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours and Celebration of the Eucharist 2007-2008]
Essential:
[The following are published as individual rite books or in the compilation below by Liturgical Press (LitPress) or Liturgy Training Publications (LTP)]
The Rites, Vol. One:
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults*
- Rite of Baptism
- Rite of Confirmation
- Rite of Penance
- Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass
- Rite of Blessing of Oils, &* Consecrating Chrism
- Rite of Marriage
- Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing & Viaticum
- Order of Christian Funerals
USCCB Documents& Rites
- Introduction to the Order of Mass: A Pastoral Resource
- Music in Catholic Worship & Liturgical Music Today*
- Built of Living Stones*
- Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest – English/Spanish
- Book of Blessings**
- Norms for the Distribution & Reception of Holy Communion*
- Order for the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist
*The Liturgy Documents, Vol. One – Introductions and outlines of major documents
- Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (1963)
- General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2002)
- Lectionary for Mass: Introduction (1981, 1998)
- General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar (1969)
- Christian Initiation: General Introduction (1969, 1974)
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Introduction (1972, 1974, 1988)
- National Statutes for the Catechumenate (1986)
- Order of Christian Funerals: General Introduction (1985,1989)
- Directory for Masses with Children (1973, 2005)
- Ceremonial of Bishops (1994)
- Music in Catholic Worship (1972, 1982)
- Liturgical Music Today (1982)
- Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly (1982)
- Built of Living Stones (2000)
- Norms for the Celebration of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the USA (2001)
Good to Have!
The Rites, Vol. Two
- Ordination of Deacons, Priests, and Bishops
- Institution of Ministers and the Blessings of Persons
- Blessing of Objects and Places
**The Liturgy Documents, Vol. Two [R – Roman; USA – USCCB]
- On Keeping the Lord’s Day Holy (1998) R
- Circular Letter on Preparing & Celebrating the Paschal Feasts (1988) R
- Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism (1993) R
- Inculturation and the Roman Liturgy (1994) R
- God’s Mercy Endures Forever: Catholic Preaching on Jews and Judaism (1988) R
- Plenty Good Room: The Spirit and Truth of African American Worship USA
- Criteria for the Evaluation of Inclusive language Translations of Scriptural Texts Proposed for Liturgical Use (1990) USA
- General Instruction to the Liturgy of the Hours (1971) R
- Dedication of a Church and an Altar (1989) R, USA
- Book of Blessings, General Introduction (1989) R, USA
New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law (2000) Paulist Press
Redemptionis Sacramentum: Instruction on the Eucharist (2004) R
Most Helpful!
Planning & Evaluation:
- Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons LTP
- Preparing Parish Liturgies: A Guide to Resources, Thiron Lit Press
- Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers. LTP
- Groundwork:Planning Liturgical Seasons, LTP
- To Crown the Church Year, Mazar LTP
- The Sacristy Manual - LTP Sourcebook for Sunday and Seasons, LTP
- Living Liturgy:Spirituality, Celebration, Catechesis for Sundays & Solemnities, Lit Press
Hispanic Liturgical Resources
- Primero Dios: Hispanic Liturgical Resources LTP
- Multicultural Celebrations: A Guide, Francis FDLC
Planning Liturgies With Children
- A Guide to the Lectionary for Masses with Children LTP
- Preparing Liturgy for Children LTP & GIA
Preaching
- Naming Grace, Hilkert Continuum
- An Introduction to the Homily, Waznak Lit Press
- Making Good Preaching Better, Rueter Lit Press
