Ministers of Initiation Gathering

Confirmation for Adults

Liturgical Institute

Liturgy Music Recognition

Triduum Guideline for 2008

Lenten Regulations
   [English]    [Spanish]

Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of the Holy Angels

Rite of Election Resource Packet

Liturgies 2008

Holy Week and the Feasts of
Saints Patrick and Joseph

Liturgical Ministry Renewal Workshop

Bishop Melczek's Remarks
on the 1962 Missal

Celiac Sprue Disease

Celiac Sprue Bulletin Inserts

Gary Diocesan Choir

 Annual Book Sale

"Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship"
USCCB's new document on liturgical music
 

In serving the Bishop, the Office's functions are basically two-fold:

1.    Preparing and implementing all Diocesan liturgies; responsibly modeling liturgical practices called for in Vatican II's renewal of the liturgy; and,
2.    Serving as resource to all parishes, schools, and religious communities on matters of liturgy, prayer, sacraments and the RCIA, providing ongoing, comprehensive educational and spiritual formation programs in these areas.

Services provided by the Office of Worship:

Workshops on the Diocesan, Cluster and parish level on liturgical and sacramental matters.  Topics include planning for the liturgical seasons, liturgical document series, liturgical ministry training and enrichment (lectors, cantors, hospitality, ministers of care, eucharistic ministers, presiders), liturgy team training, RCIA team formation, sacramental programs, catechist formation, etc.

Advanced Certificate Programs in Catechumenal and Liturgical Formation.

Coordination with Diaconate Program in liturgical formation of Candidates and current Deacons.

Active participant in the planning and implementing of annual week-long CONFERENCE of Ministries, a parish-oriented program of broad-based spiritual enrichment and specialized training for all ministries, with a special focus provided by our shared liturgical life.

Serving as Director and Secretary of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission which serves the Bishop as it examines and formulates proposals for diocesan liturgical programs and policies.

Ongoing consultation as needed, responding to the variety of written and telephoned inquiries from around the diocese regarding liturgical norms and practices.

¹Promoting Liturgical Renewal; Guidelines for Diocesan Liturgical Commissions and Office of Worship; Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy, National Conference of Catholic Bishops.