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FROM THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (USCCB)

Conference Documents
Documents issued by the USCCB, listed chronologically beginning with the most recent.


v Guidelines for Concelebration of the Eucharist, approved November 12, 2003.
v Norms for Holy Communion Under Both Kinds, approved June 14, 2001.
v The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic Questions and Answers, en español approved June 15, 2001.
v
Built of Living Stones: Guidelines on Art and Architecture,issued November 16, 2000.
v Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United State, en espanol, issued November 17, 1999.
v
Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities, November 1998.
v Guidelines for Reception of Communion, approved  November 14, 1996.

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Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy Documents
Following are a selection of documents issued by the USCCB Committee on the Liturgy (BCL). The BCL web page also contains a selection of liturgy guides and bulletin inserts in both English and Spanish.

 
v Introduction to the Order of Mass, 2003. First volume in the Pastoral Liturgy Series. Order from USCCB Publications (202) 541-3000/ toll-free: 1-800-235-8722.
v The Theological Vision of Sacrosanctum Concilium and the Roman Missal, 2003.
v Celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, 2003.
v Introduction to the Second Edition of the Lectionary for Mass, 1998.
v Guidelines for Altar Servers, prepared June 1994, revised according to the third typical edition of the General Instruction on the Roman Missal.
v Music in Catholic Worship, 1972. Order from USCCB Publications (202) 541-3000/ toll-free: 1-800-235-8722.


The BCL Liturgy Documentary Series is also recommended reading. The books may be ordered through USCCB Publishing.
(202) 541-3000/ toll-free: 1-800-235-8722

   Volume 1: Introduction to the Lectionary, Revised Edition
 
 Volume 2: General Instruction of the Roman Missal
   Volume 5: General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours
   Volume 6: Norms Governing Liturgical Calendars
   Volume 9: Book of Blessings
   Volume 11: Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist
   Volume 12: Masses With Children
   Volume 13: Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Communion Under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America

The BCL web site contains authoritative answers to frequently asked questions and back issues of the informative BCL Newsletter. http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/index.htm

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