Liturgical Resources

Calendar of Events

Please see the DEC Events page.

Liturgical Formation and Resources

• Rite for Reception of the Holy Oils
• Distribution & Reception of Holy Communion and Postures during Mass
• Key Points from the GIRM, 2002,  Diocese of Oakland
• Pastoral Guide for Reflection and Implementation of the GIRM
• What Is Mystagogical Preaching? by Jeff Kemper and Emily Besl
• Renewing the Celebration of the Eucharist: Considerations in Light of the Revised GIRM by Jeff Kemper

Christian Initiation

• Adult Confirmation will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland.  Candidates and sponsors will meet in the conference center at 9:30 a.m.  More information will be sent to parishes in the fall.
• The dates for Rite of Election are Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 12 p.m., and Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 4 p.m., at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland.  More information will be sent to parishes in the fall.
• Association for Catechumenal Ministry
  Highly recommended source for formation resources for RCIA and all adult faith formation
• North American Forum on the Catechumenate

Music

• Music Copyright Guidelines

Liturgical Calendar

• Download 2010-2011 calendar (with notes)

Liturgical Links

• Catechetical Texts & Series
• Committee on Divine Worship