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v General Instruction of the Roman Missal, third typical edition, English translation 2002, especially paragraphs [5] royal priesthood of the faithful, [11-13] Council of Trent-vernacular and the instruction of the faithful,  [27] Christ present in, [30-31] Eucharistic prayer, [35-36] participation, [39-41] singing, [42-43] posture, [44] presentation of gifts,[47-48] gathering and Entrance chant, [50] greeting, [52] Kyrie, [53] Gloria, [54] the Collect, [55-71] understanding, Liturgy of the Word, [72-89] understanding, Liturgy of the Eucharist [95-97] Duties of the People of God, [101] listening to the readings, [103] participation through singing, [105], [106], [111] consultation with the faithful, [115] definition, Mass with a congregation, [118], [124] Introductory rites, [128-138] Liturgy of the Word, posture, [140] offering, [150] bell at consecration, [160] reception of Holy Communion, [162 & 246] distribution of Holy Communion, [190] presentation of gifts by and incensing of, [198] reciting antiphons, [208], [215] viewing sacred action, [236] concluding doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer, [254], [282-285] Holy Communion under both kinds, [288, 292-294, 299, 303, 307-309, 311-312, 318] architecture, art, sacred images and the faithful, [321], [331], [352] planning and the common spiritual good of the People of God, [355 & 359-363] selection of Mass and Readings, Church's concern for the faithful, [368], [375] votive Masses, [383] encouraging reception of Holy Communion during Masses for the Dead, [386] "full, conscious, and active participation of", [387] Diocesan Bishop care of, [390-396] Conference of Bishops adaptations and translations suitable for the faithful.
v The Worshiping Assembly at Mass, en español bulletin insert prepared by USCCB Committee on Liturgy (© 2002).
v Postures and Gestures at Mass, en español bulletin insert prepared by USCCB Committee on Liturgy (© 2002).

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Articles

v 7 Habits of Highly Effective Mass-Goers by David Philippart. Published in U.S. Catholic (2004).

Liturgy in Context: Assembly and Eucharist by Donna Cole. Published in Ministry and Liturgy.

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v The Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University web site offers a structure for personal (or group) spiritual preparation for Sunday liturgies. 

v How Prayer Looks/Expresiones Al Orar  A series of 5  bulletin inserts written by Paul Turner, exploring the history and meaning of the gestures and postures in which the prayer of the liturgical assembly is embodied. (Revised 2003, published by FDLC).

v The Sacrifice of the Mass and Our Call to Mission In this six-part series, Ed Foley, Capuchin presents the elements that distinguish the Mass from Communion services, and in so doing explores a rich understanding of the efficacious action of the Eucharist. Also available in Spanish. (2004, published by FDLC)

v The Eucharistic Prayer: A Guide to Participation This series of five inserts by Andrew Ciferni and Melissa Musick Nussbaum explores ways in which we may come to deeper participation in the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass, our highest form of prayer, and how this can help transform our lives. Also available in Spanish (2005, published by FDLC)

v Give Thanks and Praise/Den Gracias y Alabanza Catechetical inserts by Lawrence J. Johnson designed for use with the Sunday congregation to promote full, active and conscious participation, by exploring the various parts of the Mass. (Revised 2003, published by FDLC)

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