Ngā Rauemi mō ngā Ritenga Tapu — Liturgy Resources
Resources for Liturgical Ministry
Guidelines, formation resources, information about the Liturgy Magazine and other publications prepared by the Liturgy Centre of the Diocese.
Guidelines, formation resources, information about the Liturgy Magazine and other publications prepared by the Liturgy Centre of the Diocese.
*last reviewed: January 2024
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Our quarterly magazine 'Liturgy' provides excellent material for those involved in liturgical ministries as well as Liturgy Committees to reflect on. It is good practice to a selected article before a meeting and discuss thoughts about the article with other ministers or committee members.
Beginning March 2024, the magazine will be available digitally for free. See previous magazine issues below:
As well as the Liturgy Magazine there is a rich pool of articles to challenge, inform and inspire. We recommend the following for additional reading:
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
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?
The Vigil Fire – a Call to Encounter Christ
Why did the Second Vatican Council Occur?