The Mass is the pinnacle liturgy of the Catholic Church, in which bread and wine are consecrated and become the Eucharist: the real, true and substantial Body and Blood of Jesus Christ the Savior.
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Liturgy Resources
- Ordo, Lectionary, Liturgical Calendars, Hymnal, Publications, and Resources
The entire collection is now available on-line on the CCCB Liturgy & Sacraments website. Liturgical calendars and Weekday Lectionaries are within the CCCB site. - Composing Catholic Prayers
A helpful guide for anyone tasked with composing a prayer for a special occasion: click here to view and download. - Funerals
Download our handy brochure which explains the vigil, funeral liturgy, rite of committal, and general information about Catholic funerals: A Guide for Planning Catholic Funerals.
For printed copies of the booklet, please contact Sophie Chlebek Phone: 780-469-1010 ext. 2135 - Liturgical Music
The “revised” Guidelines for Liturgical Music are now available on the CCCB website: Click here.
Specific sections will be updated as the Rituals are updated. In this resource, the Episcopal Commission for Liturgy and the Sacraments, assisted by the National Liturgy Office, aim to provide guidelines, which were approved by the Bishops of the English Sector of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. These guidelines may help the Church in Canada sing praises to the Lord when celebrating liturgies and to use musical styles, melodies, and musical instruments appropriate for the Church’s public prayer: Guidelines