Liturgical Resources
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Check out our suggested liturgical resources that will help you to know more about the Mass and the Sacraments in addition to understanding the Norms & Guidelines within the Diocese of Metuchen.
If your question is not addressed in any of these documents, contact the Office of Divine Worship for further assistance.
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Liturgical Resources
- Mass
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Matrimony
- Funerals
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
- Adoration
- Blessings
- General Norms & Guidelines
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Norms & Guidelines
- Guidelines for the Reception of Communion
- Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacrament with Persons with Disabilities
- Memo on the Reintroduction of the Common Chalice (04/03/23)
- Diocesan Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (09/01/19)
- Memo on Valid Matters for Host and Wine (10/30/23)
- Retraction of Memo Regarding Simbang Gabi Norms (5/13/24)
- Transfer of the Obligation with the Holy Day for the Immaculate Conception (10/23/24)
Forms & Templates- Episcopal Liturgical Preparation Form
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Delegation Request Template for Parishes
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Delegation Request Template for Schools
Liturgical Year
Music
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Norms & Guidelines
- To Be Updated
Forms- To Be Updated
Music- To Be Updated
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Norms & Guidelines
Confirmation Ritual
Confirmation Readings & Universal Prayer
Confirmation Worship Aid Templates- Within Mass (To Be Updated)
- Rite Only (To Be Updated)
Forms- Confirmation Liturgical Preparation
- Request for Delegation for Priest to Confirm Baptized Catholic Adults
- Post Confirmation Information
Music- To Be Updated
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Norms & Guidelines
- Marriage Preparation (Office of Family Life)
Forms- Prenuptial Investigation Forms (Office of the Chancellor)
Music- To Be Updated
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Norms & Guidelines
- Memo on the Use of Alkaline Hydrolysis and Human Composting (04/03/23)
- Reservation of Partial Cremated Remains (12/20/23)
Ministries- Lazarus Ministry, Bereavement Ministry, & Journey Through Grief Program (Office of Family Life)
Forms- Priest Funeral Preparation Form
- To obtain a copy of the Priest Funeral Preparation Form, please contact the Office of Divine Worship for assistance.
Music- To Be Updated
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Norms & Guidelines
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Forms- To Be Updated
Music- To Be Updated
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Norms & Guidelines
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National Norms & Guidelines
- Copyright Permission Requirements for the Use of Liturgical Texts
- New American Bible Copyright Permissions
- Copyright Policies of ICEL
- Music for the Roman Missal
- Liturgical Calendar
Diocesan Norms & Guidelines- To Be Updated
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Liturgical Documents & Liturgical Organizations
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Sacrosanctum Concilium: The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
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Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds
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Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Part 2: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
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Liturgical Resources for the Laity
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English Pew Card (To Be Updated)
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English-Spanish Pew Card (To Be Updated)
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Spanish Pew Card (To Be Updated)
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English Pew Card (To Be Updated)
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English (To Be Updated)
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General Study
- About the Mass
- Sacraments
- Eucharistic Adoration & Holy Hour
- Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
- Liturgy of the Hours
- Liturgical Year and Calendar
- Master of Ceremonies
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An Introduction to the Sacred Liturgy (a free online course offered by The Liturgical Institute at the The University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, IL)
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Sacraments of Christian Initiation
Sacraments of Healing
Sacraments of Service
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Eucharistic Adoration
Holy Hour- How to Pray While Making a Holy Hour (article published by Hallow)
- How to Pray a Holy Hour, A Minute-By-Minute Guide (article published 12/26/2012 on Benedictine College page)
- Pro-Tips for Making a Spiritually Rich Holy Hour (article published 09/10/2023 on the National Catholic Register)
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- What the Early Church Believed: The Real Presence (article published in August of 2004 by Catholic Answers)
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