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Preparation for the Roman Missal, Third Edition Beginning on the First Sunday of Advent, 2011 (November 27, 2011) the revised English edition of the Roman Missal will go into effect in all English-speaking Catholic communities throughout the world. This page provides a number of links and resources to assist in preparation for the celebration of Mass with the revised English texts. The following link from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) explains the Revised Roman Missal in greater detail: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/roman-missal/index.cfm Please read regarding the Implementation and Blessing of the new Missal as well as on discarding old Sacramentaries HERE. For the Suggested Catechetical Schedule for Fall 2011, go HERE. Musical settings of the "people's parts" may be used starting October 1! Please read the Archdiocesan Guidelines. English chants of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, prepared by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL) are available at http://icelweb.org/musicfolder/openmusic.php. Here you will find resources for catechesis and reflection regarding the various parts of the Mass. These pages may be printed out and used for Sunday Bulletin inserts, discussion groups, and classes on the liturgy. Preparatory Material. Archbishop Niederauer's Keynote Address at the Lift Up Your Hearts Summit, February 22, 2011 Community Self-Assessment Questions for Discussion and Reflection Part 1: The Introductory Rites. Ritual Studies: Gathering for Worship. The Entrance Procession. Sign of the Cross & Greeting. Liturgical Dialogues. The Act of Penitence. The Gloria / Glory to God. The Collect. Textual Studies: The Lord be With you. And with your spirit. I confess to almighty God. Have mercy on us, O Lord. Gloria/Glory to God. Part 2: The Liturgy of the Word. Ritual Studies: Listening to God's Word. Sacred Silence. Gospel Procession. Textual Studies: Credo in unum Deum...I believe in one God. Part 3: The Liturgy of the Eucharist I. Ritual Studies: The Presentation of the Gifts & Preparation of the Altar. The Eucharistic Prayer. The Memorial Acclamation. Textual Studies: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation... Holy,Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts... The mystery of faith. Amen. Part 4: The Liturgy of the Eucharist II. Ritual Studies: The Communion Rite: An Overview. The Lord's Prayer. The Rite of Peace. The Fraction Rite. Holy Communion I. Holy Communion II. Post-Communion Prayer. Textual Studies: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world... Part 5: The Concluding Rites. Ritual Studies: The Concluding Rites. Textual Studies: The Dismissals: "Go forth..." / "Go in peace..." / "Go and announce..."