Resources for Liturgical Ministry

Guidelines Liturgy Committees prepared by the Catholic Diocese of Auckland Liturgy Commission

Guidelines for Musicians, CDA Liturgy Centre

The Ministry of Reader, CDA Liturgy Centre

Hygiene at Mass August 2020, CDA Liturgy Centre

Hallmarks of a Parish Liturgy Well Celebrated

Something to reflect on, developed by the Auckland Diocesan Commission for Liturgy 

Resources for the coming liturgical year;

• The Mass;
• Sacraments;
• Daily Prayer and Reflection;
• Bibles; Lectionaries;
• Preparing Rituals; 
• Leading Prayer;
• Worship with Children for parishes and schools.

Please email us on [email protected],nz to order or make an inquiry about our resources.

Parish Liturgy Committees usually have very busy agendas.  Our busyness means making time for prayer is even more important. After prayer, it is good to put aside some time, (up to 20 minutes) for formation.

Our magazine 'Liturgy' provides excellent material for Liturgy Committees to reflect on. . The articles below come from this publication.  It is good practice to a selected article before the meeting and discuss thoughts about the article with other committee members at the meeting before you move on to the business part of the agenda.

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As well as the Liturgy Magazine there is a rich pool of articles to challenge, inform and inspire.  The following are recommended by the Liturgy Centre.

Articles in Liturgy written by Michael McConnell (R.I.P 4 Nov 2017)

How Great is your Amen? Musical setting – Vol.29.2, 2004

Observing Lent – A Lenten Carol Service – Vol.29.4, 2004

Singing the Liturgy – The Introductory Rites, Vol.30.1, 2005

Singing the Liturgy – Liturgy of the Word, Vol.30.2, 2005

Singing the Liturgy – Liturgy of the Eucharist, Vol.30.3, 2005 (written by Fr Tony Harrison)

Singing the Liturgy – the Communion Rite, and the Dismissal Rite, Vol.30.4, 2005

Looking Ahead: Plan Now for the Advent Wreath, Vol.31.3, 2006

Manuscript – Liturgical Music by Michael F. McConnell, Vol.29.2, 2004 (Written by Dr Fiona McAlpine)

Holy Mass in Bali, Vol.31.1, 2006

Holy Mass in Bali, Part II, Vol.31.4

Directive in the use of ‘Yahweh’ in Liturgy

A Reflection Resource

Let the Children Come

Liturgy Committee formation part 1

Liturgy Committee formation part 2

On the Use of Altar Bells

Reflections for those in Ministry

Excellent articles on the liturgy are available on the Pastoral Liturgy website, many can be downloaded and reprinted for parish use.  Pastoral Liturgy is a journal published 6 times a year by Liturgical Training Publications (LTP) in Chicago.

Some examples from the Pastoral Liturgy:

Why do we receive Ashes as Lent begins?

Keeping the Triduum

The Vigil Fire – a Call to Encounter Christ

Why did the Second Vatican Council Occur?

Why do we Bless Ourselves?

Why do we Reverence the Book of the Gospels?

Why does the Priest wash his hands during Mass?