7 April 2008
TO: ALL PARISH PRIESTS, WORSHIP COORDINATORS, PARISH YOUTH MINISTERS, CAMPUS MINISTERS AND IN-CHARGE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH LITURGY IN THE PARISHES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MANILA
RE: SEMINAR ON THE DIRECTORY FOR MASSES WITH CHILDREN
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Dear Monsignori/Fathers/Sisters:
The peace and love of the Risen Lord!
The Constitution on the Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council had spoken of the need of liturgical adaptation for various groups celebrating the liturgy (#38). One such group that needs special attention is the children. Both the Synod of Bishops in 1967 and Consilium for the Implementation of the Constitution on the Liturgy considered how the participation of children in the liturgy, especially in the celebration of the Eucharist, could be made easier. This is the rationale why a special Directory for Masses with Children was prepared in 1973.
The Ministry for Liturgical Affairs of the Archdiocese of Manila has observed the growing number of parishes, and even schools, who celebrate the “Children’s Mass.” In our desire to have a unified understanding of the liturgical principles and norms and the proper celebration of the Mass with Children, we wish to invite you to a Seminar on the Directory for Masses with Children on Saturday, 3rd of May 2008, 8:00 in the morning until 12:00 noon, at the Arzobispado de Manila Chapel, Intramuros, Manila.
We request a Recommendation Letter from the Parish Priest/Chaplain/campus Minister/Spiritual Director be sent to the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission Office before the seminar. A fee of P100.00 per participant will also be required for the handouts and snacks during the seminar.
For more information, please contact the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission Office at telephone number 527-7631 local 214; telefax 404-3891.
Thank you and God bless!
In Jesus, Noted by:
FR. REGINALD MALICDEM FR. GENARO O. DIWA
Director Minister
Commission on Children and Youth Liturgy
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