The Roman The Roman MissalMissal

What does What does this look like this look like for teachers?for teachers?

Prayer

Good and gracious God,Open our eyes , our ears and our hearts that we may better understand the words and prayers of the Mass.

Send your Holy SpiritTo help us know you better To recognize your presence in the Mass and in our daily life.

We ask this through Christ our Lord . 

Amen

HISTORY•Roman Missal always published in Latin•Translated in the vernacular languages in

1974•Languages such as Italian and French

received a more accurate first translation•In 2001, the Vatican issued new principles

for directing the translation•2010, this third edition was approved for

use in Canada•November 27th 2011, the first day of use,

first Sunday of Advent

WHY??The new missal offers a more literal translation of the official Latin text

It more clearly translates some Scripture passages used in the liturgy, and is more

poetic in places

The language is more formal and requires some explanation to young students

The Order of Mass remains the same...

Introductory RitesThe Liturgy of the WordThe Liturgy of the EucharistThe Eucharistic PrayerThe Communion RiteConcluding Rite

Responses are better aligned with scripture

● There are more affirmations of God’s mercy.● Father is used to address God less frequently.● There is more use of the phrase “we pray.”● There are more expressions that denote our unworthiness.● There is more emphasis on God’s power.● The vocabulary is more extensive.● The prayers texts are more singable.

Some examples of the changes…“And with your Spirit.” (Introductory Rites: Greeting). . he took the chalice . . .” (Eucharistic Prayer at consecration) Priest“Lord I am not worthy for you to enter under my roof.” (Communion Rite: Invitation to Communion)

Penitential Act Second EditionI confess to almighty God,and to you, my brothers and sisters,that I have sinned through my own faultin my thoughts and in my words,in what I have done,and in what I have failed to do.  Third EditionI confess to almighty Godand to you, my brothers and sisters,that I have greatly sinned,in my thoughts and in my words,in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,(And striking their breast, they say )through my fault, through my fault,through my most grievous fault.

Parish Pew Cards

•Local parishes are providing pew cards so students can easily begin to follow during mass

•The TCDSB has received 1300 copies to share among schools (approx 6 per school) from Novalis

Please use the Canadian edition of resources....

•Most US publications include the Nicene Creed

•In Canada, most parishes use the Apostles Creed

•Our Born of the Spirit, Grade 7 and 8 curriculum is based on understanding the Creed

Remember...Remember... Only Only the mass responses the mass responses have changedhave changed

Teacher’s RoleTeacher’s Role Discuss changes and why Discuss changes and why Point out changes either using a pew Point out changes either using a pew

card or PPTcard or PPT Give examples of scripture to support Give examples of scripture to support

change as in the scripture story of the change as in the scripture story of the Roman Centurion at CommunionRoman Centurion at Communion

Encourage students to follow along at Encourage students to follow along at mass on pew cardsmass on pew cards

Explain new vocabularyExplain new vocabulary

What does this require What does this require of you?of you?

Visit the Visit the www.romanmissal.ca or or www.archtoronto.org

Music teachers to enter in dialogue Music teachers to enter in dialogue with priest or music director to confirm with priest or music director to confirm what Memorial Acclamation and Gloria what Memorial Acclamation and Gloria is to be used to ensure consistencyis to be used to ensure consistency

Dialogue with parish priest to ensure Dialogue with parish priest to ensure Advent Celebrations are aligned with Advent Celebrations are aligned with new changes (programs)new changes (programs)

It all takes time...It all takes time...

Parishes have been directed to Parishes have been directed to instruct parishioners slowly instruct parishioners slowly of changes since early Fallof changes since early Fall

– Focus on one part of mass at a Focus on one part of mass at a

timetime– Look at parts children are most Look at parts children are most

familiar withfamiliar with– Be patient Be patient

Handouts

Good Luck