Evangelization

Welcome to the web pages of the Office of Worship.  This site is designed to reinforce, affirm and expand the offerings of the Office of Worship.  We invite you to partake of the  varied resources you will find here in the sincere hope that your liturgical experience on Sunday will continue to live in every moment of your daily life.  May your spirit be nurtured and your questions answered. Mission of the Office of Worship

Liturgical Calendar 2010-2011-2012

Lent and Easter 2012 Guidelines

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - The solemnity of the Ascension in the Province of Baltimore is observed on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 20 in 2012.   This decision was approved by the Holy See in 1999.  The only ecclesiastical provinces to have retained it on its proper Thursday are Boston, Hartford, New York,  Philadelphia and Omaha.

LITURGICAL RESOURCES: 

Holy Communion under Both Kinds: Response from the USCCB Secretariat for Divine Worship, October 29, 2011.  See the accompanying Archdiocesan Memo.

USCCB Resources: Holy Communion: Gluten and Alcohol Intolerance

Archdiocese of Baltimore:  Wine for Celebrating Eucharist

Prayer of the Faithful - How can your community write better and more relevant intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful?  Here's a guide that you may find helpful.

Alliance for the Certification of Lay Ecclesial Ministers:  If you're interested in learning about national certification as a Director of Worship/Liturgy, go to  Alliance.

ROMAN MISSAL Resources & Links