THE CATHOLIC LECTIONARY WEBSITE
compiled by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
An Outline / Table of Contents of the
General Introduction to the Lectionary for Mass
(Second Edition, 1981)
Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship
(officially published January 21, 1981)
Preamble
Chapter I: General Principles for the Liturgical Celebration of the Word of God
- Certain Preliminaries
- Liturgical Celebration of the Word of God
- The Word of God in the Life of the People of the Covenant
First Part: The Word of God in the Celebration of Mass
Chapter II: The Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word at Mass
- The Elements of the Liturgy of the Word and Their Rites
- Aids to the Proper Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word
Chapter III: Offices and Ministries in the Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word within Mass
- The Function of the President at the Liturgy of the Word
- The Role of the Faithful in the Liturgy of the Word
- Ministries in the Liturgy of the Word
Second Part: The Structure of the Order of Readings for Mass
Chapter IV: The General Arrangement of Readings for Mass
- The Pastoral Purpose of the Order of Readings for Mass
- The Principles of Composition of the Order of Readings for Mass
- Principles to Be Followed in the Use of the Order of Reading
Chapter V: Description of the Order of Readings
- Advent
- The Christmas Season
- Lent
- The Sacred Triduum and the Easter Season
- "Ordinary Time"
Chapter VI: Adaptations, Translations, and Format of the Order of Readings
- Adaptations and Translations
- The Format of Individual Readings
Endnotes
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