Purpose

To promote and enrich the liturgical life of the Archdiocese in a spirit of collaboration with parish leadership by providing liturgical direction, formation, and resources.

Liturgy Forms

Instructions for Preparing Archdiocesan Liturgies

Liturgy Preparation Form – Archdiocesan Liturgies

Liturgy Preparation Form – Liturgies with the Archbishop

Instructions for Celebrating Confirmation 

Liturgy Preparation Form – Confirmation Masses

Order of Installation of a Pastor

Oath of Fidelity for Installation

Resources for Re-Introducing the Chalice and Reception of Holy Communion:

• Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds for the Diocese of the United States of America (Spanish)
• “The Reception of Holy Communion at Mass” (USCCB) (Spanish)
• “Take and Eat, Take and Drink” (Rita Thiron, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions) (Spanish)
• Practices for Holy Communion: Reminders for Clergy and Parish Leaders
• The Eucharist: 15 Questions and Answers
• The Body and Blood of Christ – bulletin insert
• What We Believe / How to Receive – infographic
• “Multiculturalism, Science, and the Eucharist” – Fr. Pat Dolan

Programs

Communion Minister Formation Sessions >

Communion Minister Update Sessions >

Spiritual Preparation for Music Ministry >

Communion to the Sick and Homebound >

Cantor Formation >

Role of Lector Workshop >

Liturgy Formation >