Articles: a collection of articles on various liturgical topics
Bibliographies: liturgy, preaching
Liturgy Evaluation Tools
Prayers for Various Needs

Children / Youth

Youth in Liturgy
From the Archdiocese of Dubuque. In the Fall of 2007, a study group made their recommendations regarding youth and the liturgy to the Archdiocesan Worship Commission. With their permission, the document is made available here for your reflection.
 
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Also from the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

Tips for Parents
From Jo-Ann Metzdorff, D.Min., a pastoral associate in New York state, some helpful advice for parents struggling with young children at Mass

Eucharist

A Walk Through the GIRM (2015)
A very brief review of the GIRM and the parts of the Mass. The individual articles were initially published on our Liturgy Formation Page and are collected here.

Music at Mass
A synopsis of the GIRM and the USCCB's Introduction to the Order of Mass and Sing to the Lord.

Liturgy (General)

Sacrosanctum Concilium: A Review
Collection of articles first published in the LiturgyNotes

Liturgy and Justice

"The Mystery We Live"
An article written by Deacon Agnoli on the connection between liturgy and justice and originally posted on the EnVision Church website.

Connecting Liturgy and Action
First published in our diocese's Social Action Newsletter. The articles below expand on what is written here.

Liturgy & Social Justice: Introduction
Part 1: Transformative Encounter
Part 2: Revelation and Rehearsal
Part 3: Romano Guardini Reconsidered
 
Liturgical Ministries

"From Performer to Pray-er: Considerations for Clergy"
"De actuante a orante: Para consideración del clero"
An article written by Deacon Agnoli on the spirituality and practice of liturgical presidency. Published in Fall 2012 issue of AIM: Liturgical Resources (by World Library Publications) it is posted here with their kind permission.

"Principles and Practicalities for Preparing the Liturgy"
A brief reflection by John Leonard and Patrick Malloy on the dispositions required of liturgical ministers. Posted with permission.

Preaching / Homiletics

Review of Preaching the Mystery of Faith
Collection of articles first published in the LiturgyNotes

Review of the Homiletic Directory
Collection of articles first published in the LiturgyNotes

Preaching at the Liturgy of the Hours
An article by Deacon Agnoli posted on the Church Life website at Notre Dame.

Sacraments
 
"The Sacraments (and Sacramentals) of Healing"
Collection of articles from the Catholic Messenger; covers Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Viaticum, Indulgences, the Order of Christian Funerals, and related topics (such as sin and eschatology). 

This section contains a listing of the ritual books and other resources needed in parishes as well as additional resources helpful for liturgical and preaching ministries.

Liturgical Texts: A listing of the ritual books and other resources for a basic parish liturgical library. Last updated 4/7/18.

Liturgy Resources: A bibliography of resources in liturgical studies. Last updated 4/7/18.

Preaching Resources: A bibliography of resources for the preaching ministry. Last updated 4/7/18.

Assessment Tool for Parish Liturgical Life
This tool is intended for the use of parish liturgical commissions or parish councils.
Updated 1/7/18.
PDF format / MS Word format
 
Parish Liturgy Survey
This survey is intended to be distributed to the parish at large.
PDF format / MS Word format
 
Parish Accessibility Survey
Reflecting the virtue of hospitality, this checklist is intended to help parishes assess their church and other buildings in terms of accessibility.
PDF format / MS Word format

Abuse Crisis
Resources from the USCCB
Liturgy Planning Guide from the Diocese of Lansing
Prayers from the Diocese of St. Cloud
Intercessions from the Diocese of San Jose
 
Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation
For the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (Courtesy of the FDLC)
From the National Secular Franciscans Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Commission:
>Season of Caring for Creation (Sept. 1 - Oct. 4)
> 12 Weeks of Franciscan Peace (Oct. - Dec. 25)
Resources from the USCCB
Prayers at Global Catholic Climate Movement
World Day of the Poor (CRS)

In Times of Disaster
Prayer for Migrants (USCCB; English & Spanish)
Prayer for Refugees (Catholic Relief Services)
Persecution of Christians and Other Religious Minorities in Iraq (updated 8/13/14; information from the USCCB and ZENIT)
Prayer for Children Seeking Refuge from Violence (Courtesy of St. Bartholomew Parsh, Ft. Worth, TX)
Prayer Service in Times of Disaster (Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Dubuque)
Prayer for the People of Haiti (Courtesy of Diane Macalintal, Diocese of San Jose; in English and Spanish)