Liturgical Resources

“Through which the work of our redemption is accomplished,” most of all in the divine sacrifice of the Eucharist, is the outstanding means whereby the faithful may express in their lives, and manifest to others, the mystery of Christ and the real nature of the true Church. Sacrosanctum Concilium, 2.

In the documents below you will discover some of the ways in which the laity can fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist. These guidelines are provided to assist the laity in fulfilling the various liturgical ministries that would normally be undertaken in a parish Mass setting.

In our Archdiocese, there will be times when a priest is not available for the celebration of the Eucharist.  The Archbishop, through his priests, may therefore give permission for the Celebration of the Word and Communion to be celebrated by the faithful.  Formation and training of the laity for such a celebration is very important.  Guidelines and instructions to conduct such liturgies are found below.

Documents prepared by:  Jenny Anderson, Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission
Nihil Obstat:  Fr Warrick Tonkin, Archdiocesan Censor
Imprimatur:  Archbishop Christopher Prowse
Enquiries:  Matt Ransom – 02 6239 9800

Liturgical Ministries

• An Introduction to the Sunday Celebration of the Word (pdf - 325.76 KB)
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (pdf - 244.93 KB)
• Liturgical Art and Evironment (pdf - 277.62 KB)
• Ministries at the Altar (pdf - 266.92 KB)
• Ministry of Hospitality (pdf - 267.60 KB)
• Ministry of Reader Reflection (pdf - 299.42 KB)
• Ministry of Reader (pdf - 307.05 KB)
• Music in the Liturgy (pdf - 319.77 KB)
• The People of God and Ministry (pdf - 288.66 KB)

Sunday Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

• Advent Celebration of the Word (pdf - 326.65 KB)
• An Introduction to the Sunday Celebration of the Word (pdf - 340.16 KB)
• Christmas Celebration of the Word (pdf - 325.10 KB)
• Eastertide Celebration of the Word (pdf - 326.94 KB)
• Guidelines for Sunday Celebration of the Word (pdf - 281.43 KB)
• Lent Celebration of the Word (pdf - 326.98 KB)
• Ordinary Time 1 Celebration of the Word (pdf - 330.71 KB)
• Ordinary Time 2 Celebration of the Word (pdf - 330.98 KB)
• Ordinary Time 3 Celebration of the Word (pdf - 335.02 KB)

Weekday Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

• Weekday Advent Celebration of the Word (pdf - 314.42 KB)
• Weekday Christmas Celebration of the Word (pdf - 318.22 KB)
• Weekday Lent Celebration of the Word (pdf - 299.01 KB)
• Weekday Ord Time 1 Celebration of the Word (pdf - 323.62 KB)
• Weekday Ord Time 2 Celebration of the Word (pdf - 304.63 KB)
• Weekday Ord Time 3 Celebration of the Word (pdf - 324.80 KB)