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Resources for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy throughout the Archdiocese of Boston.
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Tom Lyman's Bio
Tom Lyman, Coordinator of Divine Worship and Evangelization Consultant, has served the Secretariat since 2014, and has been immersed in the life of the Church for most of the last 20 years, whether as a teacher in Catholic high school, a leader in Catholic young adult ministry, or as a seminarian at St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, MA. With a B.A. in History and an M.Ed. from Providence College, Tom has a strong interest in understanding the deeper story behind today’s evangelization landscape, and the desire to share the message of Jesus Christ with those around us and in the culture, with the belief that a rich liturgical and sacramental life can transform a parish culture. Tom and his wife Lauren live southwest of Boston with their three children, and enjoy time spent with family, visiting the beach, and singing in church choirs.
Tom Lyman
Coordinator of Divine Worship and
Evangelization Consultant
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Fr. Jonathan M. Gaspar's Bio
As a newly ordained priest Fr. Gaspar was assigned to a very diverse community in Marlborough, where he ministered alongside some wonderful priests to English, Spanish, and Portuguese speaking communities.
After four happy years in the parish, he was asked by Cardinal Sean to work with him as his secretary and the archdiocesan Director of Divine Worship, which he did for over ten years.
Fr. Gaspar is currently the pastor of the parish of St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline and continues to assist the Office of Divine Worship and the Cardinal.
Fr. Jonathan M. Gaspar
Archdiocesan Master of Ceremonies and Chaplain
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Diane Campbell's Bio
Diane Campbell joined the Archdiocese of Boston in 2017. Prior to joining the Archdiocese she worked in the private sector as an executive assistant as well as serving in ministry for her parish and in the Cursillo community.
In March of 2020, when the pandemic hit, Diane helped initiate a Zoom daily morning rosary that is prayed 365 days a year. It continues today with over the 75 people attending daily.
Diane grew up on the South Shore of Boston and continues to live there with her family. She enjoys spending time with family and friends often traveling, skiing or spending time at beach on Cape Cod.
Diane Campbell
Executive Assistant, Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship
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- RCAB Liturgical Clarifications as of February 18 2022: Specific listing of liturgical practices we should, or should not yet be doing
Workshops and Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Readers at Mass
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Schedule a workshop with the Office of Divine Worship
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
Parishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This process includes several stages marked by prayer, study, and discussion. Included in the process are several Rites, which take place within the context of the Mass. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) describes the RCIA as a process in which participants “undergo . . . conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments . . . The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism.”
The RCIA is structured over a series of ceremonial steps and periods of learning, and the timing of these may vary for each individual. One may take as much time as he or she needs in the initiation process before becoming ready for full initiation through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Initiation within the Church is a journey of conversion that is gradual and ongoing and suited to individual needs. It is a process rather than an educational program and this process takes place within the community of the faithful, the local Church.
The RCIA process can be adapted to meet the specific needs of children and youth.
For additional information on an overview of the RCIA, click here.
RCIA 2022
- 2022 Rite of Election Registration DEADLINE: February 23, 2022
- 2022 Rite of Election Registration Information
- 2022 Rite of Election: December 2021 Memo
- 2022 Rite of Election Registration Form
- Liturgy Script for in-parish celebration of the Call to Continuing Conversion
Resource Links
RCIA Parish Intake Form (for parish use only)
RCIA Hoja de Información General (solo para uso parroquial)
Frequently Asked Questions
RCIA and Confirmation Qualifications
Glossary of Terms for the RCIA
RCIA Reference Chart
An Overview of the RCIA
RCIA and the Christian Initiation of Children
Music for First Communion and Confirmation
Resources for parish worship
Webinars
- The Ignatius Pew Missal: Help your Congregation Sing the Mass, Not Sing at Mass
- Source and Summit: Elevate the Liturgy in Your Parish
- The St. Michael Hymnal, Fifth Edition
Chants of the Roman Missal
These recordings below are provided for your use as you learn the Chants of the Roman Missal.
Chants of the Roman Missal – Participation Aid
1. Greeting
2. Penitential Act
3. Gloria A
4. Gloria B
5. Credo I
6. Credo III
7. Orate, Fratres
8. Preface Dialogue
9. Sanctus
10. Memorial Acclamation A
11. Memorial Acclamation B
12. Memorial Acclamation C
13. Doxology
14. The Lord’s Prayer
15. Agnus Dei
16. Invitation to Communion
17. Final Blessing
18. Dismissals
Office of Divine Worship Saint Cecilia Schola
Richard J. Clark, Director
Many thanks to music ministers from the Archdiocese of Boston who volunteered their time and talent: Allesandra Cionco, Richard J. Clark, Mark Donohoe, Rev. Jonathan Gaspar, Liz Kerigan, Emily Lau, Clare McNamara, Michael Olbash, Elisabeth Pifer, Tanya Skypeck, Jason Villarreal
Christmas Proclamation
- Christmas Proclamation in English with square notes, from St. Meinrad’s Archabbey
- Shared with the permission of St. Meinrad Archabbey.
- Christmas Proclamation in English with modern notation
- Shared with the permission of the Diocese of Crookston.
Exsultet Practice
Exsultet Recording
Helping Your Deacon, Priest, or Cantor Learn the Exsultet
- 2022 RCAB Lent and Easter Guidelines
- Sunday of the Word of God, Jan. 23, 2022/3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Resources for parish and home
- Annual guidelines for the celebration of the liturgical calendar with particular attention to Solemnities, Feasts, Holy Week Liturgies and the Seasons of Lent and Easter.
- Advent and Christmas
- Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, when February 2 is a Sunday: Liturgical Notes
- Assistance with learning the Exsultet and sample recording
- Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the Calendar
Contact the Office of Divine Worship for basic in-person or remote consultations on liturgical considerations in church and chapel spaces
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- Advent Penance Service
- Christmas Proclamation in English with square notes, from St. Meinrad’s Archabbey
- Shared with the permission of St. Meinrad Archabbey.
- Christmas Proclamation in English with modern notation
- Shared with the permission of the Diocese of Crookston.
- 2021 Advent and Christmas FDLC Liturgy Preparation Aid, Year C
Vatican documents
- Sacrosanctum Concilium (1963)
- Musicam Sacram (1967)
- Redemptionis Sacramentum (2004)
- Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy (2001)
USCCB documents
- General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2011)
- General Introduction to the Lectionary, Second Edition (1981)
- General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours (1971)
- Built of Living Stones (2000)
- Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship (2007)
Liturgy of the Hours
USCCB Newsletter of the Committee on Divine Worship
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2021 Newsletter Issues
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2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, Liturgy of the Hours Hymns, Celebration of Blesseds
For additional newsletters, visit the USCCB site.
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