Because the amount of scripture proclaimed at Mass increased following the Second Vatican Council (1962 –1965), the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) was divided into two separate books: The Lectionary for Mass (four volumes of Sacred Scripture) and The Sacramentary (prayers, chants, and instructions [rubrics] for the celebration of the Mass). The Lectionary texts for the dioceses of the United States were revised in 1998 and are currently used in the liturgy. The texts that are found in the current edition of The Sacramentary have been retranslated and will eventually be used in English-speaking countries. With this translation, the name of the book will change from The Sacramentary to The Roman Missal, a translation of the Latin title, Missale Romanum.

 

Taken from Revised Roman Missal: The Introductory Rites © 2010 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago IL 60609; 1-800-933-1800; www.LTP.org You may read more also at www.usccb.org/romanmissal

 

“These presentations prepare the path for materials that are richer in content because they offer the necessary vocabulary.” (The Atrium of the Youngest Child, DVD)

 

- Just as the child will learn new faith vocabulary this year, the catechist too will learn side by side with the child.

 

- Did you know the ribbons on the Roman Missal come in different colors?    The colors have no significance apart from helping find one marked page from another page.

 

- As a catechist, will I take time to sit with the new Roman Missal and become familiar with its pages? Will I look to see what each of the tabs mark? What do I think the child will notice first upon seeing the Roman Missal?

 

- Remember to schedule time to take the Level One children to the church to see the Sacred Vessels and to look at our new Roman Missal when it arrives.