CEREMONIAL OF THE BISHOPS

In a Mass with the Bishop, there is a need for three Deacons, one to proclaim the Gospel and
to serve the altar and the other two to assist the Bishop.
The Bishop will speak to the people of God from his cathedra, unless the conditions of the place suggest otherwise.
another thing.

General Rules

The papal insignia of the Bishop:

- The Ring - fidelity and nuptial union with the Church, must always be worn.

- Staff - sign of the pastoral office. The curved part facing the people (forward).

The Mitra is used when sitting; when delivering the homily; when making the greetings, the
addresses and the notices, unless immediately afterward he has to take off the mitre; when he blesses
solemnly the people; when they perform sacramental gestures; when they go to processions. DOES NOT use
the rite: in the introductory prayers; in the prayers; in the universal prayer; in the eucharistic prayer;
during the reading of the Gospel; in the hymns, when they are sung standing; in the processions in
that the Blessed Sacrament being exposed is taken away.

The Bishop may dispense with the mitre and the crosier when moving from one place to another, if the
the space between the two is small. Regarding the use of the mitre in the administration of the sacraments and
of the sacramentals, it should be noted also what is indicated below in the respective places.

The pectoral cross - it is worn underneath the chasuble or dalmatic, or under the cope, but by
top of the mug.

REVERENCE

The inclination we have: of body and of head

1- It is done in the name of Jesus or the Virgin Mary and the Saint in whose honor it is celebrated.
Mass or the Liturgy of the Hours.

2 - Body (deep inclination) - is done to the altar, if the tabernacle is not on it with the
Most Holy Sacrament; to the Bishops; before and after the censing, as will be stated later. and the
every time it is expressly indicated in the various liturgical books.

The Genuflection (right knee to the ground) - signifies adoration, it is done to the Blessed Sacrament,
either exposed, or kept in the tabernacle, and to the Holy Cross, from the solemn adoration during the Action
liturgical of Good Friday of the Lord until the beginning of the Easter Vigil.

They do not bow or deeply incline those who carry the objects to use in the
celebration that will be held, for example, the cross, the candlesticks, the book of the Gospels.

REVERENCE AT THE ALTAR

The altar is greeted with a deep bow by all who approach the presbytery.
they either withdraw or pass in front of the altar.

the celebrant and concelebrants kiss the altar at the beginning of the Mass, as a sign of veneration.
At the end of the Mass, the celebrant venerates the altar before leaving, as a rule, by kissing it.
remaining (co-celebrants if there are many, show him the proper reverence.

Reverence for the Gospel

at Mass, in the celebration of the word and in the prolonged vigil, as the Gospel is proclaimed,
everyone is standing, facing the one who reads.

The Deacon, approaching the ambo, solemnly carries the book of the Gospels, flanked by the
acolytes (guardians or altar boys) with candle holders lit, leading the thurifer with
the censer.

Then the Deacon greets the people of God, makes the sign of the cross with the thumb of the right hand,
first about the book and then about yourself (forehead, mouth, and chest) saying 'Proclamation of the
"Gospel of Jesus Christ." Then incense the book three times (to the middle, to the left, and to the right),
then reads the Gospel until the end. After the reading, the Deacon takes the book to the Bishop for
it is a kiss (kisses), or the deacon himself kisses the book.

Reverence to the Bishop and other people

The Bishop is greeted with a deep bow by the ministers or by those who approach him.
for service reasons or, after providing this service, they withdraw or pass in front of him.
when the Bishop's throne is behind the altar, the ministers greet the altar or the Bishop, as appropriate
approach either the altar or the Bishop; but avoid, if possible, passing between the Bishop and the
altar, out of respect for one another. If there are several Bishops at the altar, the reverence
it is only done to the one who presides.

In the processions, the Bishop who presides over the liturgical celebration, clad in sacred vestments, goes
always alone, behind the presbyters, but ahead of their assistants, who accompany him
a little while ago.

INCENCING

At the seasonal mass of the Bishop, incense is used:

during the procession;

at the beginning of the Mass, to incense the altar;

in the Gospel procession;

- at the offertory, to incense the offerings, the altar, the cross, the Bishop, the concelebrants, and the people.

to the elevation of the host and the chalice, after the consecration.

incense is also used in the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance; at funerals
of the dead.

As a rule, incense should also be used in processions:

- of the presentation of the Lord, of Palm Sunday, of the Lord's Supper Mass, of the Vigil
Pascal, of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, of the solemn translation of the relics, and in
Generally, in the processions that are held with solemnity.

To put incense in the censer, the Bishop sits, if he is at the cathedra or next to another seat;
besides that, stand the incense upright. the Deacon presents him the boat, and the Bishop blesses the incense
with the sign of the cross without saying anything. Then the deacon receives the censer from the acolyte and hands it over.
to the Bishop. Before and after the incensation, a deep bow is made to the person or object that is
incensed; not, however, at the altar nor at the offerings received for the sacrifice of the Mass.

Two acolytes may present themselves to the Bishop, one with the censor and the other with the boat; or one
acolyte with both things only; in this case, holds in the left hand the censer with the embers, and
on the right the thurible with the incense and the spoon

The deacon receives from the acolyte the almost open boat, with the spoon that is in it, and
introduce her to the Bishop. The Bishop takes the spoon, scoops incense from the censer three times and casts it ...
The three times in the censer. Having done this, the spoon is returned to the minister, the Bishop gestures with his hand.
right the sign of the cross over the incense and the censer

He who incenses - holds, with the left hand, the upper part of the chains that support
the censer, and with the right hand, holds all the chains together near the censer, of
way to comfortably throw it and pull it towards yourself. Be careful to throw it with
gravity and decorum, without moving the body or head, while moving the censer forward
or backwards; the left hand, which holds the top of the chains, keeps it steady and
secure before the chest; the hand and the right arm move them calmly and slowly the censer.

Use of the Staff - in the procession, to hear the reading of the Gospel and make a homily, to receive the
vows, the promises or profession of faith; and finally to bless the people, unless it is necessary to
to lay on of hands.

They are incensed with three ducts of the censer: the Most Holy Sacrament, the relic of the Holy Cross.
and the images of the Lord solemnly displayed, the altar cross, the book of the Gospels, the paschal candle
Pascal, the bishop or presiding elder, the people, the deceased.

They are incensed with two ducts, the relics and the images of the Saints exposed to the public for
veneration.

the altar is incensed with successive strokes of the censer. Incense it by first passing it to the side
right, then to the left side. If the cross is on the altar or next to it, it is incensed first
do altar; otherwise, the Bishop incenses it as he passes by.

The offerings are incensed before the incensing of the altar and the cross.

The Most Holy Sacrament is incensed on its knees.

The relics and sacred images exposed to public veneration are incensed after the
incense of the altar; at the Mass, however, only at the beginning of the celebration.
The Bishop receives the incensation standing, without a miter, unless he is already wearing it. the concelebrants
they are incensed by the deacon, all at the same time. Finally, the deacon incenses the people, from
most convenient place.

Treatment of Liturgical Books

Treat them with care and respect, for it is they who proclaim the Word of God and offer prayer.
from the Church. attentive to the words - to say, to recite, to utter, to sing.

MASS WITH BISHOP. (seasonal).

As a rule, it is advisable to have at least three deacons as such: one for the
Gospel and for the altar, and two to assist the Bishop.

one must prepare:

the Missal;

The Lesson Givers;

leaflets for concelebrants;

the text of the universal prayer, for both the Bishop and the deacon;

song books;

Cup of sufficient dimensions covered with the veil;

- Spade, Corporal, Small blood, Basin, water jug and towel, and a container with water to
similar, when to be used in the penance act;

Communion paten for the faithful.

Book of the Gospels;

Thurible and censer with incense;

The bread and the wine, water (the gifts of the offertory).

Cross and candles (procession);

INITIAL RITUALS

while the entrance song is being sung, the procession is organized as follows:

Censer bearer with the censer access;

Acolyte with the cross and having two acolytes with lit candles (seven or two) beside him.

the clergy, two by two

the deacon with the book of the Gospels;

the other deacons, if there are any, two by two;

co-celebrating presbyters, two by two;

- the Bishop, who advances alone, wearing a mitre, holding the pastoral staff in his left hand and
blessing with the right hand;

A little behind the Bishop, the two assistant deacons;

Finally, the ministers of the book, the mitre, and the staff.

Upon entering the presbytery, everyone, two by two, makes a deep bow to the altar. The book of
Gospels are placed on the altar. The deacons and the presbyter concelebrants approach.
they kiss the altar; and then they go to their places.

The Bishop, upon arriving at the altar, hands the pastoral staff to the minister, removes the mitre, and bows.
deep to the altar. then ascends to the altar and kisses it. then, after the acolyte, if it is
necessary, to have the incense imposed again in the censer, incense the altar and the cross, accompanied by
two deacons.
The Bishop, extending his hands, greets the people and begins the mass (in the name of the Father... of the Son...).

Then comes the introduction of the mass, the penitential act, Glory to God in the highest.

Let us pray..... after the Bishop sits down and, usually, receives the mitre from one of the deacons.
acolytes do not sit so as not to give the impression that they occupy the same rank as the presbyters.

Liturgy of the Word.

It is done from the pulpit. (1st reader, Psalmist, 2nd reader)

The singing of Alleluia begins, everyone stands up, except the Bishop. The thurifer approaches and,
While one of the deacons presents the censer, the Bishop sprinkles and blesses the incense without saying anything.
the Deacon who is to proclaim the Gospel bows deeply before the Bishop and
he asks for the blessing in a low voice, saying: 'Give me your blessing' the Bishop blesses him saying 'The
Lord be in your heart." The Deacon blesses himself and they respond: Amen.

The Bishop removes his mitre and stands up.

The Deacon approaches the altar, bows to the altar, and reverently takes the book of
Gospels and, without bowing to the altar, solemnly carrying the Book, he approaches the
ambo, preceded by the acolytes with the candles, censer. At the ambo, he greets the people after the Words
"Proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ" makes the sign of the cross first over the book and then
about oneself on the forehead, on the lips, and on the chest; and at the same time everyone else does the same. the Bishop
receive the staff. The Deacon incenses the book and proclaims the Gospel. after the Gospel is finished, the
deacon brings the book to the Bishop; he kisses it and says in a low voice, 'May the words of the
Gospel.. the Book is taken to the credence or pulpit or another convenient place.

The homily - the Bishop preferably with mitre and crosier, seated on the throne or in another place
suitable, from where it can be seen and heard more comfortably by everyone, delivers the homily.
find the homily, unless it follows the celebration of some sacramental rite or
consecratory, the Bishop removes the mitre and the crosier, stands up, and, with everyone standing, sings or
the symbol is recited, according to the rubrics. The words "and he became incarnate," everyone bows;
let us generate, however, on Christmas and on the Annunciation of the Lord.
Reciting the symbol, the Bishop, standing in the chair, with joined hands, invites the faithful to prayer.
universal. after the prayers, the Bishop makes the concluding prayer.

After the prayer, the Bishop sits down with his miter. The offertory begins. The Deacon places (arranges)
the chalice, little blood, missal. after everything is arranged the bishop goes to the altar, sets down the mitre, receives
to the deacon to the paten with the bread, holding it with both hands a little raised above the
altar, speaks the corresponding formula in a low voice. Then, places the paten with the bread on
the corporal. the Deacon pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying in a low voice 'For the
mystery of this water." Then, he presents the chalice to the Bishop, who holds it with both hands.
hands a little raised above the altar, says in a low voice the prescribed formula, and then places it
about the body; the deacon occasionally covers it with the pall.

The Bishop, leaning at the center of the altar, says in a low voice: With a contrite and humble heart. Then,
the turifer approaches the Bishop, and he, presenting him the thurible, imposes the incense
and blesses it; then, the Bishop receives the censer from the hands of the deacon and incenses the offerings, the altar and
the cross, as at the beginning of the Mass, accompanied by the deacon. Once this is done, everyone stands up, and the
deacon, stationed beside the altar, incenses the Bishop, standing, without miter, then the concelebrants and,
next, the people.

Incensed or Bishop, and he standing, without mitre, beside the altar, the ministers approach.
with the jug of water, the basin, and the towel, to wash and dry hands. The Bishop washes and dries
hands. If convenient, one of the deacons takes the ring from the Bishop, who washes his hands, saying
in a low voice "Wash me, Lord". After wiping his hands and taking back the ring, the Bishop returns to the
middle of the altar. Pray, brothers... Receive the Lord...

Then, the Deacon takes the zucchetto from the Bishop and hands it to the minister. The concelebrants
they approach the altar and place themselves around it, in such a way that they do not hinder the
unfolding of the rites so that the faithful can clearly see the sacred action. The Deacons stay behind the
concelebrants, for when it is necessary for one of them to minister to the chalice or the missal.
No one should place themselves between the Bishop and the concelebrants, nor between the concelebrants and the altar.

The Bishop begins the Eucharistic Prayer, reciting the preface. We have after the singing of the Holy.

The parts of the Eucharistic prayer spoken by the concelebrants must be recited aloud.
submissive, so that the Bishop's voice can be heard distinctly.

The Deacon discovers the chalice and the pyx before the epiclesis.

one of the deacons puts incense in the thurible, and incenses the host and the chalice at each elevation.
From the epiclesis until the elevation of the chalice, the deacons remain on their knees. After the
consecration, the deacon, if convenient, covers the chalice and the pyx again. (Behold the mystery
of faith).

At the final doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon, standing next to the Bishop, lifts the chalice.
while the Bishop raises the paten with the host, until the people have said the acclamation - Amen.

Then comes the Our Father and the Peace of Christ, after the breaking of the bread (meanwhile this is repeated
Lamb of God....)

The Bishop, after communing, hands the chalice to one of the deacons and distributes Communion to the
deacons. The concelebrants approach the altar, genuflect and take the Blood of the Lord,
that the deacons present to them, wiping the chalice with a little blood after the Communion of
each concelebrant.

After the distribution of Communion, one of the deacons consumes the remainder of the Blood, takes it
chalice for the confession and there, immediately, it purifies and composes it, also purifying the paten, the
Pax. The consecrated particles that are left over are taken to the tabernacle.

Having returned to the chair, after the communion, the Bishop puts on the zucchetto again and, if necessary,
wash your hands. after the hymn of praise, the Bishop stands and recites the Let us pray.

Soon the brief notices will come if there are any.

The Bishop receives the mitre and, extending his hands, greets the people, saying "The Lord be with you."
with you..." the Deacon may direct the people with the invitation: Bow down to receive the blessing.
The bishop gives the solemn blessing using the formula that is in the Missal. Having said this, he receives the crozier and
traces the sign of the cross over the people. After giving the blessing, one of the deacons dismisses the people saying:
Let's go in peace.......

The Bishop normally kisses the altar and pays it due reverence. The celebrants and all
the others in the presbytery greet the altar and go out in procession (the Bishop with mitre and
staff)

OTHER MASSES CELEBRATED BY THE BISHOP.

After reading the gospel, the deacon takes the book to the Bishop for him to kiss it.

Before the preface, the deacon hands the bishop's zucchetto to the minister.

The deacons who are assisting the Bishop stand beside him.
During the incensation, the Bishop removes the mitre to receive the incensation.

Procession:

In front, the thurifer with the boat.

Acolyte with the cross, flanked by two acolytes with candlesticks with lit candles;

Clerics, two by two;

Deacons, if there are several, two by two; (Deacon with the book of the Gospels)

Presbyters, two by two; (concelebrants)

The Bishop, who advances alone, with mitre and holding the pastoral staff in his left hand;

A little behind the Bishop, the two deacons who assist him and, if necessary, lift him up
fluvial on both sides;
Upon arriving at the altar, the Bishop hands the pastoral staff to the minister and lays down the mitre; he does
deep inclination to the altar, with the deacons and the other ministers accompanying him; ascends to
He kisses the altar. After the greeting and the other prayers, the Bishop sits down and receives the mitre.

In the homily, if appropriate, the Bishop, taking the crozier and wearing the mitre, makes the comment while seated.

At the moment of the final blessing, the Bishop receives the mitre and utters the prayer, and when he is to bless
to everyone, receive the staff and trace the sign of the cross in the assembly.

TIME OF ADVENT AND OF THE LORD'S CHRISTMAS

During the Advent season, the organ and other musical instruments should be used, and the altar should be adorned.
of flowers, with that moderation fitting to the character of the time, so as not to
to anticipate the full joy of the Lord's Christmas.

On Gaudete Sunday (II of Advent), the color pink may be used.

At the Christmas Mass, the Gloria is sung (bell).

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

On this day, candles can be used, which will be blessed and sprinkled with holy water.

Lenten Season

During this time, it is forbidden to adorn the altar with flowers, and the playing of musical instruments is only
it is allowed to sustain the singing.

On Laetare Sunday (IV of Lent), pink can be worn.

Ash Wednesday

The ashes produced from the stalks of the branches are used.

The Sprinkler is used with holy water and pots to deposit the ashes.
After the homily, the blessing is given and ashes are placed on the foreheads of the faithful.

Provide a hand brush and soap to wash the Celebrant's hands.

Say: 'Repent and believe in the Gospel.'

After the imposition of ashes, the universal prayer follows, and the Mass continues as usual.

PALM SUNDAY, PASSION OF THE LORD

Christians carry branches.

The greeting and the gospel are made at the entrance of the Church (Before the procession)

The cross is also adorned with branches.

The incense in the censer for the proclamation of the Gospel.

Everyone with branches in hand begins the procession.

CHRISM MASS (HOLY OILS)

TRIDUUM MASS
Lord's Supper - On this day after the Gloria is sung, the bells are rung and after this they
I remain quietly until the Easter vigil.
After the homily, we have the washing of the feet. The gremial will be used (after the priest removes the chasuble).

provide later a basin to wash the priest's hands. Ceremonial officer to hold the basin and
another for the pitcher. Also provide a towel. After the foot washing, the priest washes his hands and places
a casual.

Once the communion is finished, the particles (inside the ciborium) are left on the altar for the
communion of the next day

the Most Holy Sacrament will be incensed, then the priest receives the humeral veil and ascends to the altar and
collect the ciborium and go in procession, to take the Blessed Sacrament to the place of repose. Assemble
the procession. Thurible, cross, candle.

The altar is stripped, the crosses of the Church are removed, the Stations of the Cross, the images are covered.

PASSION OF THE LORD.

Three o'clock in the afternoon

Altar stripped, without cross, without candlesticks, without cloths.

Prepare the covered cross with the veil.

Two candle holders.

In the credence - missal, lectionary, altar cloths, corporals

After the homily comes the adoration of the holy Cross.

The Deacon CARRIES THE CROSS flanked by candles.

Vigil of Pascal (mother of the masses).

Blessing of the fire - preparing the bonfire

Prepare the Paschal Candle.

Lanterns

Stiletto
Candle to light the candle

Coal holder to place in the turibulo.

Prepare the base of the candle.

Container with water (baptismal liturgy).

Pascal Time (fifty days)

The Círio is lit every day.

CORPUS CHRISTI MASS

If there is a procession, in addition to what is required in the normal mass, one must prepare:

- ostensório, véu umeral, turíbulo, tochas.

Once the communion is over, the monstrance is taken to the altar where the consecrated host is placed.

After the post-communion prayer, incense is placed in the censer and the Blessed Sacrament is incensed.
Sacramento. Then it goes in procession (cross - torches - thurifer - Celebrant with the
Most Holy). Once the procession is finished, the monstrance is placed back on the altar and incensed with
three ducts and the Most Sublime is sung.

SACRAMENTS:

CONFIRMATION

provide the vessel with the sacred chrism oil. Folder or the confirmation ritual, basin,
soap and towel to wash the celebrant's hands after anointing the confirmed.

SACRAMENTS.

PROCESSIONS - can be ordinary (which take place during the year on fixed days) and
extraordinary (processions with sacred relics or images, and other types)..

Among the ordinary ones, the processions of the feast of the Presentation of the Lord take precedence.
Palm Sunday in the Passion of the Lord; from the Easter Vigil, in which the celebrations take place
mysteries of the Lord; and also the procession of the Blessed Sacrament, after the Mass, in
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.

In the processions, the cross always leads, flanked by two candlesticks. Pray it, except in the
processions of the Most Holy Sacrament, the thurifer with the lit censer, in case it is used
incense.
In the processions of the Blessed Sacrament, the holy wood of the Cross, the relics, images and
others of the genre, when the Bishop participates in the procession, it is fitting that he himself presides over it
procession, carrying himself the Blessed Sacrament or the sacred object.