General Instruction of the Roman Missal

General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Author: Catholic Church
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574555431

From USCCB Publishing, this revision of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) seeks to promote more conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful in the mystery of the Eucharist. While the Missale Romanum contains the rite and prayers for Mass, the GIRM provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass as well as other information related to the Mass.

The Deacon's Ministry of the Liturgy

The Deacon's Ministry of the Liturgy
Author: Frederick Bauerschmidt
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2016-05-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0814648487

The Deacon’s Ministry of the Liturgy offers a concise and accessible introduction to the liturgical aspects of the ministry of the diaconate. The book covers not only the practical side of liturgical ministry—what the deacon does in various liturgical celebrations—but also roots of that ministry in Scripture and tradition, as well as reflecting on the role of the liturgy in the spiritual life of the deacon. The Deacon’s Ministry series explores the three fundamental diaconal ministries identified in the teaching of Vatican II: those of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity to the people of God (Lumen Gentium 29). This series, written by three highly regarded permanent deacons, offers a rich combination of theology, spirituality, and practical and effective guidance. Deacons and those in diaconal formation, their families, the bishops and priests they work with, and the people they serve will welcome it.

Guide for Deacons

Guide for Deacons
Author: Bob Puhala
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2011
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616710462

The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons

The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons
Author: Michael Kwatera
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2005
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780814630501

Fr. Michael Kwatera, OSB, helps deacons comprehend, share, and effectively perform their ministry by providing both spiritual and functional support. This short work is directed to al deacons, both permanent and transitional, in the hope that it will promote their formation for service within the church's Eucharist, other sacramental rites, and communal prayer. Contents include explanations of the deacon's role in various church situations and liturgies - such as confirmation and marriage - as well as outside of the Mass setting, such as ministering to the sick. With Petitions for Deacons from Ancient Liturgies and historical background, this book provides an interesting and informative look at the deacon's role in the Catholic Church. Fr. Michael Kwatera, OSB, PhD, is director of Oblates for Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota. He's a teacher and practitioner of Christian liturgy and the author of several Liturgical Press books, including Come to the Feast: Liturgical Ministry of, by, and for Everybody.

Being a Deacon Today

Being a Deacon Today
Author: Rosalind Brown
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2005-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780819222015

A theological explanation and practical handbook for those preparing for a diaconate in today’s church. All too often the time spent as a deacon is seen simply as the prelude to priestly ordination. Yet the Bible defines three orders of ministry - deacon, priest, and bishop - each with its own distinctive characteristics and responsibilities. In Being A Deacon Today, Brown explores the three places where deacons minister (the church, the world, and at the margins), the three strands of their ministry (in liturgy, in pastoral care, and as catechists), and the three actions of their ministry (praying, loving, and remembering). This book, excellent for classroom use and for transitional and permanent deacons, will restore a fuller understanding of the diaconal ministry and nurture deacons in their work and spiritual life.

The Deacon's Ministry of Charity and Justice

The Deacon's Ministry of Charity and Justice
Author: William T. Ditewig
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2015
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 081464824X

The deacon's exercise of charity and justice extends the loving hand of God's constant love and mercy to all who are in need. The Vatican's Congregation for Catholic Education has called this work "the ministry most characteristic of the deacon." In The Deacon's Ministry of Charity and Justice, Deacon William Ditewig focuses on this ministry as a constitutive element of the nature of the Church itself--always flowing from the ministries of Word and Sacrament and leading back to them, never apart from them. Along with a rich exploration of the scriptural, historical, and theological foundation of the deacon's practice of charity and justice, Deacon Ditewig--one of today's foremost experts on the permanent diaconate--develops specific and concrete principles for exercising these ministries faithfully, authentically, and effectively. The Deacon's Ministry series explores the three fundamental diaconal ministries identified in the teaching of Vatican II: those of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity to the people of God (Lumen Gentium 29). This series, written by three highly regarded permanent deacons, offers a rich combination of theology, spirituality, and practical and effective guidance. Deacons and those in diaconal formation, their families, the bishops and priests they work with, and the people they serve will welcome it.

Word, Liturgy, Charity

Word, Liturgy, Charity
Author: Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1498576273

To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the restoration of the diaconate as a permanent and stable order of ministry in the United States, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University undertook a contemporary study of the diaconate in the United States. Building on studies completed in 1981 and 1995 as well as annual research that CARA has conducted for the USCCB since 2005, CARA designed a comprehensive study of deacons, their wives, diaconate directors, and bishops to explore all aspects of this ministry. This book explores trends in the diaconate as well as current and emerging opportunities and challenges in the ministry. Deacons and their wives, diaconate directors, and bishops share insights about how those trends impact diaconal ministry today and into the future.

National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States

National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States
Author: Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishops' Committee on the Permanent Diaconate
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2005
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574553680

The national directory addresses the dimensions and perspectives in the formation of deacons and the model standards for the formation, ministry, and life of deacons in the United States. It is intended as a guideline for formation, ministry, and life of permanent deacons and a directive to be utilized when preparing or updating a diaconate program in formulating policies for the ministry and life of deacons. This volume also includes Basic Standards for Readiness for the formation of permanent deacons in the United States, from the bishops' Committee on the Diaconate, and the committee document Visit of Consultation Teams to Diocesan Permanent Diaconate Formation Programs.

Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero

Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero
Author: Catholic Church
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2006-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574557114

As the number of available priests has declined, the Sunday Mass is becoming less and less available in some parishes and dioceses. Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest addresses this growing reality by providing the appropriate ritual to be used in the celebrating community. This revised ritual edition of Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest is fully bilingual, with Spanish and English printed side by side. It includes Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and two appendices, Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and Gathered in Steadfast Faith. This beautifully bound ritual book includes three ribbons and is printed in two colors. It will be a welcome addition to the sacristy or library of every parish, school, convent, and religious house.

Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons

Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons
Author: Catholic Church. Congregatio pro Institutione Catholica
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574552423

From the Congregation for Catholic Education and the Congregation for the Clergy.