NEW!
Understanding the Revised Mass Texts, Second Edition
by Paul Turner

New words. . . deeper meaning, same Mass.
You may have heard that there will be some changes to what we hear and say at Mass.  Mass will remain the same, but some of the words will be different.
  
Written by Paul Turner, a priest of the diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, this booklet provides a brief yet deep explanation of how and why the prayers and responses of the Mass are changing.  It will help you understand these new words so that you will be able to participate at Mass when the translation is ready to use. Because changes have been made to the Order of Mass since its recognitio in 2008, a second edition of Understanding the Revised Mass Texts is now available. 
   
Inside you will learn:

• The new words we will soon say at Mass;
• The importance and meaning of the words we hear and say at Mass;
• The rationale and process for translating the prayers of the Mass from Latin into English;
• The significance of the translation in relation to the parts of the Mass;
• How deeply the Mass is rooted in scripture.  

The following changes have been made to the Order of Mass since its recognitio in 2008.  These changes will be reflected in the second edition of Understanding the Revised Mass Texts.

• The words of absolution in the Penitential Act have been modified (so that the text of the current edition of The Sacramentary is maintained;
• The addition of "I believe" at three points in the Profession of Faith;
• Several slight modifications to the texts of the Eucharistic Prayer;
• The final doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer has been slightly altered.

NEW!
Understanding the Revised Mass Texts Leader's Edition, Second Edition
Paul Turner with additional material by Kathy Coffey

New words . . . deeper meaning, same Mass.
You may have heard that there will be some changes to what we hear and say at Mass. Mass will remain the same, but some of the words will be different.

Prepare for these changes with Understanding the Revised Mass Texts Leader's Edition. Because changes have been made to the Order of Mass since its recognitio in 2008, a second edition of Understanding the Revised Mass Texts Leader's Edition is now available. The second edition of this Leader's Edition is the companion to the booklet, Understanding the Revised Mass Texts, written by Paul Turner with additional material by Kathy Coffey. The booklet is reprinted in this Leader's Edition with page specific catechetical notes for adult faith formation session leaders.

Inside you will find:

• A pastoral introduction;
• Outlines for eight adult faith-formation sessions;
• An image of the corresponding page from the Understanding the Revised Mass Texts booklet with marginal notes explaining each page;
• Annotations for matching up the leader’s edition with the pamphlets;
• Arrows and highlighted texts emphasizing important concepts;
• Charts comparing the current and forthcoming translations;
• Engaging questions for discussion during sessions;
• Take home reflections;
• A notes section for you to write down thoughts and idea.

It will assist you in:

• Training parish staff to answer questions about how and why the revisions were made;
• Preparing presentations and homilies explaining how the translation is rooted in scripture;
• Creating faith formation sessions that prepare parishioners for the responses they will soon say.

The following changes have been made to the Order of Mass since its recognitio in 2008. These changes will be reflected in the second edition of Understanding the Revised Mass Texts Leader's Edition.

• The words of absolution in the Penitential Act have been modified (so that the text of the current edition of The Sacramentary is maintained);
• The addition of "I believe" at three points in the Profession of Faith;
• Several slight modifications to the texts of the Eucharistic Prayers;
• The final doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer has been slightly altered.

(Item #80326) $8.95

NEW!
Preparing Your Parish for the Revised Roman Missal, Part I
Sandy Dooley, D. Todd Williamson, Stan Zerkowski, Paul Turner, Fr. John Mark Klaus, and Peter Finn

Preparing Your Parish for the Revised Roman Missal, Part I, provides pastoral staff with information and resources for the first steps in laying the foundation in the parish for the revised texts of the Mass. This resource helps the parish staff understand the revised texts, acquaints them with stories of parishes that have begun to catechize, and points to ways that the costs of new hymnals and the Missal can be managed in the budget. Additionally, it provides a sample homily and pastoral letter to introduce the changes. Preparing Your Parish for the Revised Roman Missal, Part I, will guide pastoral ministers as they begin catechizing parishioners about the revised English texts of the Mass with informative articles from leading authors in liturgy and catechesis.

This resource includes:

• Background on the translation process
• Ideas for how to communicate with parishioners and staff
• Timeline for preparation
• Sample homily
• Sample pastoral letter
• Examples of liturgical catechesis about the missal from other parishes
• Ways to budget for catechesis, ritual books, new music, and other resources for implementation
• Information on resources from
  • Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship
  • Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
  • National Association of Pastoral Musicians
  • Publishers of liturgical music and books

(Item #80323) $5.95