Resources for Pastors and Parish Staffs

The Office of Divine Worship works closely with Pastors and Parish Staffs to prepare for liturgical celebrations, especially liturgies at which the Bishop of Arlington presides. For general inquiries and to obtain the requisite forms and guidelines for liturgies with the Bishop, please contact the Office of Divine Worship well in advance of the liturgy. Preparatory documents should be submitted to the Office of Divine Worship at least one to two months prior to the celebration. For information, forms, and guidelines for major annual liturgical celebrations, please see the resources given below.

The Office of Divine Worship also offers pastoral and liturgical formation for the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Arlington. The Office of Divine Worship hosts annual workshops for liturgical ministers, offers workshops and talks on liturgical topics, and works closely with the Office of Catechetics to promote evangelization and ongoing faith formation. For information about major formation opportunities offered by the Office of Divine Worship, as well as selected opportunities from the Office of Catechetics, please see the resources given below.

_{Photo Credit: Joe Cashwell (Arlington Priesthood Ordination 2018)}

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