Diocesan Liturgical Commission

The mission of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission is to assist the Bishop of Arlington in his role as the moderator, promoter, and guardian of the liturgical life of the Diocese. The responsibilities of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission are to be acquainted with the state of pastoral liturgical activity in the Diocese, to assist in the faithful implementation of universal and particular norms, guidelines, and instructions with regard to liturgical matters, to recommend and promote practical programs that advance the liturgical life of the Diocese, and to provide counsel to the Bishop in liturgical matters. The Commission fulfills its role in two ways: in its consultative capacity, the Commission assists the Bishop by assessing the liturgical needs of the Diocese and assisting in the development of norms and guidelines as needed for the implementation of the Roman Rite, and in its formative capacity, the Commission assists the Office of Divine Worship in catechetical and liturgical formation throughout the Diocese on the diocesan, deanery, and parish levels.

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LITURGICAL NORMS, POLICIES, & GUIDELINES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON

1. Norms for the Celebration of the Eucharist according to the Third Typical Edition of the Roman Missal in the Diocese of Arlington
2. Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in the Diocese of Arlington
3. Norms for Servers in the Diocese of Arlington
4. Confessionals: Liturgical Guidelines for the Diocese of Arlington
5. The Erection of Private Chapels and the Reservation of the Blessed Eucharist in Parish Rectories - Policy for the Diocese of Arlington

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DOCUMENTS ON LITURGY

^{CDWDS = Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments [Roman Curia]}

^{USCCB = United States Conference of Catholic Bishops [Dioceses of the United States of America]}

General

• Liturgical Calendar for Dioceses of the United States of America
• Notitiae (Journal of the CDWDS)
• Committee on Divine Worship Newsletter (USCCB)
• Encyclical Letter on Care for our Common Home “Laudato Si'” (Francis, 2015) - esp. nos. 233-237
• Encyclical Letter on Faith “Lumen Fidei” (Francis, 2013) - esp. nos. 40-45
• Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy “Sacrosanctum Concilium” (Second Vatican Council, 1963)

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Word of God and Preaching

• Resources for Preaching on Caring for God's Creation (USCCB, 2015)
• Homiletic Directory (CDWDS, 2014)
• Apostolic Exhortation on the Proclamation of the Gospel in Today's World “Evangelii Gaudium” (Francis, 2013) - esp. nos. 134-144 
• Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily (USCCB, 2012)
• Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church “Verbum Domini” (Benedict XVI, 2010)
• God's Mercy Endures Forever: Guidelines on the Presentation of Jews and Judaism in Catholic Preaching (USCCB, 1988)
• Fulfilled in Your Hearing (USCCB, 1982)

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Liturgy of the Hours

• General Instruction on the Liturgy of the Hours

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Sacraments

Note: The ritual books for all liturgical celebrations, including the Lectionary for Mass and Liturgy of the Hours, contain “Introductions” with important theological, pastoral, and juridical explanations.

• Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities (USCCB, rev. ed., 2017)
• Sacraments and Social Mission: Living the Gospel, Being Disciples (USCCB, 2013; with associated Bulletin Inserts)

Eucharist

• General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2011)
• Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the Eucharist (CDWDS, 2017)
• Decree on the Washing of Feet “In Missa in Cena Domini” (CDWDS, 2016)
• Circular Letter on the Ritual Expression of the Gift of Peace at Mass (CDWDS, 2014)
• Guidelines for Televising the Mass (USCCB, rev. ed., 2014)
• Guidelines for a Multilingual Celebration of Mass (USCCB, rev. ed., 2013)
• Celiac Disease, Alcohol Intolerance, and the Church's Pastoral Response (from the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship Newsletter, Oct 2012)
• Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds (2011)
• Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church's Life and Mission “Sacramentum Caritatis” (Benedict XVI, 2007)
• Instruction on Certain Matters to be Observed or to be Avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist “Redemptionis Sacramentum” (CDWDS, 2004)
• Encyclical Letter on the Eucharist in Its Relationship to the Church “Ecclesia de Eucharistia” (John Paul II, 2003)
• The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic Questions and Answers (USCCB, 2001)
• Guidelines for the Reception of Communion (USCCB, 1996)

Penance

• Circular Letter on the Sacrament of Penance (CDWDS, 2000)

Matrimony

• Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family “Amoris Laetitia” (Francis, 2016) - esp. nos. 71-75

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Ministries

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass (USCCB, 2010)
• Instruction on Certain Questions regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of the Priest “Ecclesia de mysterio” (Interdicastery, 1997)
• Instruction on Facilitating Reception of Communion in Certain Circumstances “Immensae Caritatis” (Congregation of the Sacraments, 1973)

Altar Servers

• Guidelines for Altar Servers (USCCB, rev. 2010)

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Liturgical Arts

• Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship (USCCB, 2007)
• Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship; Guidelines (USCCB, 2001)

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Spirituality, Piety, Devotions

• Popular Devotional Practices: Questions and Answers (USCCB, 2003)
• Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines (CDWDS, 2001)

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Implementation of Liturgical Reform

• Apostolic Letter given Motu Proprio by which can. 838 of the Code of Canon Law is Modified “Magnum Principium” (Francis, 2017)
• Stewards of the Tradition: Fifty Years after “Sacrosanctum Concilium” (USCCB, 2013)
• Apostolic Letter given Motu Proprio on the Use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the Reform of 1970 “Summorum Pontificum” (Benedict XVI, 2007)
• Fifth Instruction for the Right Implementation of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council “Liturgiam Authenticam” (CDWDS, 2001)

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Teachings of Pope Francis

• Apostolic Exhortation on the Call to Holiness in Today's World “Gaudete et Exsultate” (Francis, 2018)
• Apostolic Letter given Motu Proprio by which can. 838 of the Code of Canon Law is Modified “Magnum Principium” (Francis, 2017)
• Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family “Amoris Laetitia” (Francis, 2016) - esp. nos. 71-75
• Encyclical Letter on Care for our Common Home “Laudato Si'” (Francis, 2015) - esp. nos. 233-237
• Apostolic Exhortation on the Proclamation of the Gospel in Today's World “Evangelii Gaudium” (Francis, 2013) - esp. nos. 134-144
• Encyclical Letter on Faith “Lumen Fidei” (Francis, 2013) - esp. nos. 40-45