The Roman
Missal
What does this
look like 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 Spirit
To 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 Rites
The Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
The Eucharistic Prayer
The Communion Rite
Concluding 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 Edition
I confess to almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have sinned through my own fault
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done,
and in what I have failed to do.
Third Edition
I confess to almighty God
and 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...
Only
the mass responses
have changed
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Teacher’s Role
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Discuss changes and why
Point out changes either using a pew card
or PPT
Give examples of scripture to support
change as in the scripture story of the
Roman Centurion at Communion
Encourage students to follow along at mass
on pew cards
Explain new vocabulary
What does this require of
you?
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Visit the www.romanmissal.ca or
www.archtoronto.org
Music teachers to enter in dialogue with
priest or music director to confirm what
Memorial Acclamation and Gloria is to be
used to ensure consistency
Dialogue with parish priest to ensure
Advent Celebrations are aligned with new
changes (programs)
It all takes time...
Parishes have been directed to
instruct parishioners slowly of
changes since early Fall
– Focus on one part of mass at a
time
– Look at parts children are most
familiar with
– Be patient
Handouts
Good Luck