Order of CelebrationOrdinario de la Misa

Ritual Mass of ConfirmationCelebrada con EL Rito

WEEKDAY / ENTRE SEMANA

Diocese of Yakima Parish Name

CityDate and Time

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Introductory Rites

Entrance ProcessionBefore the procession begins, the thurifer presents the censer and incense boat to the Bishop.

ThuriferCross Bearer

Candle Bearers/Altar Servers () Miter, Crozier, and Book

Bearers Chrism BearerCandidates for Confirmation (#) and

SponsorsConfirmation

CatechistsL

ectorsDeacon <deacon> with Book of the

GospelsMaster of Ceremonies <MC name> Reverend <pastor>

The Most Reverend Joseph J. Tyson, Bishop Diocese of Yakima

The Bishop holds the crozier, and wears the miter as he walks in procession.

HymnUpon reaching the altar, thurifer stands to the side and waits for the Bishop.Lector places Book of Gospels on the altar and goes to place.Deacon <deacon> places Book of Gospels on the altar and waits to kiss the altar with Bishop.Priests <pastor> reverence the altar and go to their places.At the altar, MC <MC name> takes miter and crozier and hands them to miter and crozier bearers, who place them in a nearby station.After the Bishop venerates the altar, thurifer, assisted by Deacon <deacon>, presents censer and incense.Bishop incenses the altar and cross, then proceeds to his chair.

Welcome of Bishop Father <pastor>

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Introductory Rites

Entrance ProcessionThuriferCross Bearer

Candle Bearers/Altar Servers () Miter, Crozier, and Book

Bearers Chrism BearerCandidates for Confirmation (#) and

SponsorsConfirmation

CatechistsL

ectorsDeacon <deacon> with Book of the

GospelsMaster of Ceremonies <MC name> Reverend <pastor>

The Most Reverend Joseph J. Tyson, Bishop Diocese of Yakima

The Bishop holds the crozier, and wears the miter as he walks in procession.

Hymn

Upon reaching the altar, thurifer stands to the side and waits for the Bishop.Lector places Book of Gospels on the altar and goes to place.Deacon <deacon> places Book of Gospels on the altar and waits to kiss the altar with Bishop.Priests <pastor> reverence the altar and go to their places.At the altar, MC <MC name> takes miter and crozier and hands them to miter and crozier bearers, who place them in a nearby station.After the Bishop venerates the altar, thurifer, assisted by Deacon <deacon>, presents censer and incense.Bishop incenses the altar and cross, then proceeds to his chair.

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Welcome of Bishop Father <pastor>

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GreetingMC <MC name> directs book bearer to hold ritual text.

Bishop: In the name of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Bishop: Peace be with you.All: And with your spirit.

Bishop may give opening remarks while he remains standing at his chair.

Sprinkling RiteA server brings a vessel containing the water to be blessed to the Bishop. The Bishop faces the people and invites them to pray.MC <MC name> directs book bearer.

Bishop: Brothers and Sisters let us humbly beseech the Lord our God to bless this water he has created, which will be sprinkled on us as a memorial of our Baptism. May he help us by his grace to remain faithful to the Spirit we have received.

Brief pause for silent prayer.

Almighty, ever-living God, who willed that through water, the fountain of life and the source of purification, even souls should be cleansed and receive the gift of eternal life; be pleased, we pray,

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to bless this water, Greeting

MC <MC name> directs book bearer to hold ritual text.

Obispo: En el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo,y del Espíritu Santo.

Todos: Amén.

Obispo: La paz esté con ustedes.Todos: Y con tu espíritu.Bishop may give opening remarks while he remains standing at his chair.

Sprinkling RiteA server brings a vessel containing the water to be blessed to the Bishop. The Bishop faces the people and invites them to pray.MC <MC name> directs book bearer.

Obispo: Invoquemos, queridos hermanos, a Dios Padre todopoderoso, para que bendiga esta agua, que va a ser derramada sobre nosotros en memoria de nuestro bautismo, y pidámosle que nos renueve interiormente, para que permanezcamos fieles al Espíritu que hemos recibido.

Pause for silence.

Dios todopoderoso y eterno, que por medio del agua, fuente de vida y medio purificación, quisiste limpiarnos del pecado y darnos el don de la vida eterna, dígnate bendecir esta agua. Para que sea signo de tu protección en este día consagrado a ti, Señor. Por medio

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de esta agua renueva también en nosotros la fuente viva de tu gracia, y

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by which we seek protection on this your day, O Lord. Renew the living spring of your grace within us and grant that by this water we may be defended from all ills of spirit and body, and so approach you with hearts made clean and worthily receive your salvation.

Through Christ our Lord.All: Amen.

Taking the aspergill, the Bishop sprinkles himself and the ministers, then the people.He moves through the church, accompanied by a server, for the sprinkling of the people.

Sprinkling Hymn.

libranos de todo mal de alma y cuerpo, para que nos acerquemos a ti con el corazón limpio y recibamos dignamente tu salvación.

Por Jesucristo, Nuestro Senor.

Todos: Amén.

Taking the aspergill, the Bishop sprinkles himself and the ministers, then the people.He moves through the church, accompanied by a server, for the sprinkling of the people.

Sprinkling Hymn

Sprinkling Hymn

When he returns to his place, the Bishop faces the people and prays the absolution:

Bishop: May almighty God cleanse us of our sins, and through the Eucharist we celebrate make us worthy to sit at his table

in his heavenly kingdom.

All: Amen.

GloriaBook bearer steps back.

Opening PrayerMC <MC name> directs book bearer to hold ritual text.

Bishop: Let us pray.O God, who have taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, Grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in his consolation. Through ourLord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you

in the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

Sprinkling Hymn

When he returns to his place, the Bishop faces the people and prays the absolution:

Obispo: Que Dios todopoderoso nos purifique del pecado

y, por la celebración de estae

ucaristía,nos haga dignos de participar del banquete de su reino.Por los siglos de los siglos.

Todos: Amén.

GloriaBook bearer steps back.

Opening PrayerMC <MC name> directs book bearer to hold ritual text.

Obispo: Concédenos, Dios todopoderoso y clemente,

que el Espíritu Santo venga a habitar

en nosotros

y nos transforme en templos de su gloria

Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

Todos: Amén.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

MC <MC name> presents miter as the Bishop is seated for the reading.

First Reading Acts 8: 1-8

Responsorial Psalm 66: 1-3, 4-5, 6-7

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia

Thurifer presents incense boat to Deacon <deacon> Father <pastor> and the censer to the Bishop.Deacon <deacon> Father <pastor> receives blessing.Thurifer leads Deacon <deacon> Father <pastor> to the ambo.MC <MC name> takes the miter and presents the crozier.

Gospel John 6: 35-40

Bishop holds the crozier during the Gospel proclamation.After the proclamation of the Gospel, Deacon <deacon> Father <pastor> brings the Book of Gospels with page opened to the proclamation to the Bishop to kiss.Server retires the Book of the Gospels to a safe and worthy place.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

MC <MC name> presents miter as the Bishop is seated for the reading.

First Reading Acts 8: 1-8

Responsorial Psalm 66: 1-3, 4-5, 6-7

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia

Thurifer presents incense boat to Deacon <deacon> Father <pastor> and the censer to the Bishop.Deacon <deacon> Father <pastor> receives blessing.Thurifer leads Deacon <deacon> Father <pastor> to the ambo.MC <MC name> takes the miter and presents the crozier.

Gospel John 6: 35-40

Bishop holds the crozier during the Gospel proclamation.After the proclamation of the Gospel, Deacon <deacon> Father <pastor> brings the Book of Gospels with page opened to the proclamation to the Bishop to kiss.Server places “Book of the Gospels” in a safe and worthy place.

RITE OF CONFIRMATION

Presentation of CandidatesThe Bishop receives miter and stands for the presentation of Candidates.Father <pastor> introduces <catechist>, who calls the names of the candidates.Candidates rise and face the Bishop as they are introduced. A dialogue with the Bishop will follow.MC <MC name> takes the miter and crozier.

Homily The Most Reverend Joseph J. TysonBishop, Diocese of Yakima

Renewal of Baptismal PromisesCandidates are invited stand in place.MC <MC name> presents miter and leads the Bishop to stand in front of the altar.MC <MC name> directs the book bearer.Bishop invites the candidates and all present to renew their Baptismal promises.

Bishop: So now,before you receive the Spirit,I ask you to renew the profession of faith you made in Baptism or your parents and godparents made in union with thewhole Church.

Bishop: Do you reject Satan and all his works, and all his empty promises?

All: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in God the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and

earth?All: I do.

RITE OF CONFIRMATION

Presentation of CandidatesThe Bishop receives miter and stands for the presentation of Candidates.Father <pastor> introduces <catechist>, who calls the names of the candidates.Candidates rise and face the Bishop as they are introduced. A dialogue with the Bishop will follow.MC <MC name> takes the miter and crozier.

Homily The Most Reverend Joseph J. Tyson

Bishop Diocese of Yakima

Renewal of Baptismal PromisesCandidates are invited stand in place.MC <MC name> presents miter and leads the Bishop to stand in front of the altar.MC <MC name> directs the book bearer.Bishop invites the candidates and all present to renew their Baptismal promises.

Obispo: Ahora,antes de recibir el don del EspírituSanto, conviene que renueven personalmente la profesión de fe, quesus papas y sus padrinos hicieron, enunión con toda la Iglesia, el día de suBautismo, y renuncien a todo lo que aparta del Reino de Dios, prometiendoseguir a Jesucristo con la fidelidad delos Apóstoles y los mártires.

Obispo: ¿Renuncian ustedes a Satanás,

y a todas sus obras y seducciones?

Todos: Sí, renuncio.

Obispo: ¿Creen en Dios, Padre todopoderoso, creador del cielo y de la tierra?

Todos: Sí, creo.Bishop: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only

Son, our Lord,who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?

All: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who came upon the apostles at Pentecost and today is given to you sacramentally in

confirmation?All: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in the holy catholicChurch,

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting?

All: I do.

Bishop: This is our faith.This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess itin Christ Jesus our Lord.

All: Amen.

Obispo: ¿Creen en Jesucristo, su único Hijo, nuestro Señor, que nació de Santa María Virgen, padeció, fue sepultado, resucitó de entre los muertos y está sentado a la derecha del Padre?

Todos: Sí, creo.Obispo: ¿Creen en el Espíritu Santo, Señor

y dador de vida, que hoy les va a ser comunicado de un modo singular por el sacramento de la Confirmación,como fue dado a los Apóstoles el día dePentecostés?

Todos: Sí, creo.

Obispo: ¿Creen en la santa Iglesia católica, en la comunión de los santos, en el perdón de los pecados, en la resurrección de los muertos y en la vida eterna?

Todos: Sí, creo.

Obispo: Esta es nuestra fe.Esta es la fe de la Iglesia,que nos gloriamos de profesar, en Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.

Todos: Amén.

The Laying on of HandsMC <MC name> directs the book bearer.The Bishop faces the people and with hands joined, sings or says:

Bishop: My dear friends:In baptism God our Fathergave the new birth of eternal life to his chosen sons and daughters.Let us pray to our Fatherthat he will pour out the Holy Spirit to strengthen his sons and daughters

with his giftsand anoint them to be more like

Christ the Son of God.All pray in silence for a short time.MC <MC name> takes the miter.The Bishop holds his hands outstretched over the entire group of those to be confirmed, and sings or says:

Bishop: All-powerful God, Father of our LordJesus Christ,

by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and daughters from sinand gave them new life.Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their Helper and Guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom

and understanding,the spirit of right

judgment and

courage,the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and

awe in your presence.We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

The Laying on of HandsMC <MC name> directs the book bearer.The Bishop faces the people and with hands joined, sings or says::

Obispo: Oremos, hermanos, a Dios Padre todopoderoso

por estos hijos suyos,que renacieron ya a la vida eterna

en el Bautismo,para que envíe abundantemente sobre

ellosal Espíritu Santo,a fin de que ese mismo Espíritulos fortalezca con la abundancia

de sus dones,los consagre con su unción espiritual y haga de ellos imagen fiel de

Jesucristo.All pray in silence for a short time.MC <MC name> takes the miter.The Bishop holds his hands outstretched over the entire group of those to be confirmed, and sings or says:Obispo: Dios todopoderoso,

Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que has hecho nacer de nuevo a estos

hijos tuyos

por medio del agua y del EspírituSanto,

librándolos del pecado, escucha nuestra oracióny envía sobre ellos tu Espíritu

SantoC

onsolador:espíritu de sabiduría y de

inteligencia, espíritu de consejo y de fortaleza,espíritu de ciencia, de piedady de tu santo temor.Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.

Todos: Amén.

The Anointing with ChrismMC <MC name> presents miter and crozier. The Bishop will hold his crozier during the anointing.Candidates come forward, accompanied by sponsors, as directed by catechist(s)and stand before the Bishop two at a time.Father <pastor> stands near Bishop. Deacon <deacon> or Server holds the Sacred Chrism. The sponsor places his/her right hand on the shoulder of the Candidate.

Candidate: My name is N., and I wish to be confirmed.Bishop dips his right thumb in the Chrism and makes sign of cross on forehead of the Candidate.

Bishop: N., be sealed with the Gift of theHoly Spirit.

Newly confirmed: Amen.Bishop: Peace be with you.Newly confirmed: And with your spirit.

Newly confirmed return to their places and are seated in prayerful silence. MC <MC name> takes the miter and crozier after the Anointing is completed. Servers bring bowl of soapy water and towel to Bishop at his chair.

The Anointing with ChrismMC <MC name> presents miter and crozier. The Bishop will hold his crozier during the anointing.Candidates come forward, accompanied by sponsors, as directed by catechist(s)and stand before the Bishop two at a time.Father <pastor> stands near Bishop. Deacon <deacon> or Server holds the Sacred Chrism. The sponsor places his/her right hand on the shoulder of the Candidate.

Candidate: Mi nombre es N., y deseo ser confirmado.

Bishop dips his right thumb in the Chrism and makes sign of cross on forehead of the Candidate.

Obispo: N., recibe por esta señal el Don delEspíritu Santo.

El confirmado: Amén.

Obispo: La paz esté contigo.El confirmado: Y con tu espíritu.

Newly confirmed return to their places and are seated in prayerful silence. MC <MC name> takes the miter and crozier after the Anointing is completed. Servers bring bowl of soapy water and towel to Bishop at his chair.

GENERAL INTERCESSIONSDeacon <deacon> or Lector goes to the ambo.MC <MC name> directs the book bearer.

Bishop: My dear friends:Let us be one in

prayer to God our Father

as we are one in the faith, hope, andlove his Spirit

gives.

Response (R/.): LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.Deacon or Lector:For these sons and daughters of God, confirmed by the gift of the Spirit:that they give witness to Christ by lives built on faith and love.Let us pray to the Lord: R/.

For their parents and godparents who led them in faith:that by word and example they may always encourage them to follow the way of Jesus

Christ.Let us pray to the Lord: R/.

For the holy Church of God, in union with Francis, our Pope; Joseph, our Bishop; Carlos, our Bishop Emeritus; and all our priests and deacons,that the Holy Spirit may guide them in their ministry to God’s Holy People. Let us pray to the Lord: R/.

For all people, of every race and nation:that they may acknowledge the one God as Father, and in a common bond

as human family, seek his kingdom, which is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Let us pray to the Lord: R/.

For our deceased relatives and friends,that they may dwell forever in the house of God. Let us pray to the Lord: R/.

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS

Deacon <deacon> or Lector goes to the ambo.MC <MC name> directs the book bearer..

Obispo: Queridos hermanos,oremos a Dios Padre todopoderoso, unidos en la misma fe, en la mismaesperanza,en la misma caridad,que proceden del Espíritu Santo.

Response (R/.): Te rogamos, óyenos.Diácono: /(Lector)Por la santa Iglesia de Dios, congregada por el Espíritu Santo en la unidad de la fe y de la caridad, para que, en comunión con nuestro santo padre el Papa Francisco, con nuestro Obispo José, con Obispo Emérito Carlos, y con todos de nuestros sacerdotes y diáconos, crezca y se difunda entre todos los pueblos,Roguemos al Señor. R/.

Por nosotros, los que acabarnos de ser confirmados, para que el don del Espíritu Santo que nos ha hecho miembros más perfectos del pueblo de Dios, nos arraigue en la fe y nos haga crecer en el amor, y así demos con nuestra vida testimonio de Jesucristo, Roguemos al Señor. R/.

Para que el Señor llene de paz y de gozo a los padres y padrinos, que han presentado hoy a la Iglesia a los nuevos confirmados, y les conceda cumplir fielmente la misión de ayudarlos a perseverar en la fe y a progresar en la vida cristiana,Roguemos al Señor. R/.

Para que el Señor conceda a los que hoy han recibido el signo del don del Espíritu Santo la sabiduría y la inteligencia de este mismo Espíritu, de manera que sepan discernir el valor de las cosas temporales y eternas,Roguemos al Señor. R/.

Para que el Señor ilumine la mente de los jóvenes cristianos y les infunda su fuerza,

a fin de que sean muchos lo que se dediquen al ministerio y consagren la propia vida a hacerlo presente en medio de los fieles,Roguemos al Señor. R/.

Concluding PrayerBishop: God our Father,

you sent your Holy Spirit upon the apostles,and through them and their successors you give the Spirit to your people.May his work begun at Pentecost continue to grow in the hearts of all

who believe.We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.Deacon <deacon> goes to the altar to prepare it for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Concluding PrayerObispo: Dios y Padre nuestro,

que enviaste el Espíritu Santo a los apóstoles

y estableciste que,por medio de ellos y sus sucesores, ese mismo Espíritu se transmitiera a

todos los fieles,

escucha benévolo nuestra oración y concede a estos hijos tuyos,que han sido confirmados,participar, también ahora,de los dones que tu

misericordia dispensaraal iniciarse la predicación del

Evangelio.Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor.

Todos: Amén.Deacon <deacon> goes to the altar to prepare it for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTMC <MC name> presents miter as the Bishop is seated.

Preparation of the Altar and GiftsBefore Mass pre-poured Communion Vessels (Cups) with wine are placed on the credence table.Deacon <deacon> MC <MC name> and servers prepare the altar.Confirmation Catechist directs the Gift Bearers to the gift table and will lead them to the Bishop.

Preparation hymnWhen the altar and gifts are ready, the miter bearer receives the miter as MC <MC name> invites theBishop to the altar to receive the giftsThe pre-poured Communion Vessels (cups) are placed on the altar by a capable server(s) at the time when the gift bearers present the gift of bread and a small carafe of wine for the main chalice to the BishopAfter the wine has been poured into the chalice by the Deacon <deacon> or Bishop, a server removes the carafe from the altar..After the gifts are offered, thurifer presents censer and incense boat to Bishop, who then incenses the gifts, altar, and cross.Deacon <deacon> Thurifer receives censer from Bishop and incenses him, then incenses the people.

Prayer Over The GiftsBishop: Pray, brethren…

Sanctify we pray, O Lord, the offers made here, and cleanse our hearts by the light of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ our Lord..

All: Amen.MC <MC name> removes zucchetto (skullcap) after the Prayer Over Gifts, and returns it to chair.Father <pastor> moves Priests move to the altar to stand with the Bishop.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTMC <MC name> presents miter as the Bishop is seated.

Preparation of the Altar and GiftsBefore Mass pre-poured Communion Vessels (Cups) with wine are placed on the credence table.Deacon <deacon> MC <MC name> and servers prepare the altar.Confirmation Catechist directs the Gift Bearers to the gift table and will lead them to the Bishop.

Preparation hymnWhen the altar and gifts are ready, the miter bearer receives the miter as MC <MC name> invites theBishop to the altar to receive the giftsThe pre-poured Communion Vessels (cups) are placed on the altar by a capable server(s) at the time when the gift bearers present the gift of bread and a small carafe of wine for the main chalice to the BishopAfter the wine has been poured into the chalice by the Deacon <deacon> or Bishop, a server removes the carafe from the altar..After the gifts are offered, thurifer presents censer and incense boat to Bishop, who then incenses the gifts, altar, and cross.Deacon <deacon> Thurifer receives censer from Bishop and incenses him, then incenses the people.

Prayer Over The GiftsObispo: Orad, hermanos

… Santifica, Señor,nuestras ofrendasy con la luz del Espíritu Santo purifica nuestros corazones. Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.

Todos: Amén.

MC <MC name> removes zucchetto (skullcap) after the Prayer Over Gifts, and returns it to chair.Father <pastor> moves Priests move to the altar to stand with the Bishop.

Eucharistic Prayer Preface of the Holy Spirit I SanctusEucharistic Prayer III Memorial Acclamation Great Amen

Communion Rite

Lord’s PrayerThe Bishop will lead the assembly in either singing or saying the Lord’s Prayer.

Sign of PeaceDeacon <deacon> invites the people to give a sign of peace.Servers bring communion vessels for the distribution of the Hosts to the altar.

Lamb of GodDuring the Fraction Rite, the Bishop first breaks the large host and then is assisted by Father <pastor>with distribution of hosts.Filled vessels remain on altar until after the Bishop and Father <pastor> priests have received.All remain standing after the Lamb of God, until all have received Holy Communion.

Eucharistic Prayer Prefacio de Pascua I Sanctus

Eucharistic Prayer IIIIntercesion ParticularEn las intercesiones de la plegaria eucarística IIIObispo: …y a todo el pueblo redimido por ti.

Ayuda a tus hijos (N. y N.)que hoy has confirmadomarcándolos con el sello del EspírituSanto; custodia en ellos el don

de tu amor.Atiende los deseos y súplicas de estafamilia…..

Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

Communion Rite

Lord’s PrayerThe Bishop will lead the assembly in either singing or saying the Lord’s Prayer.

Sign of PeaceDeacon <deacon> invites the people to give a sign of peace.Servers bring communion vessels for the distribution of the Hosts to the altar.

Lamb of GodDuring the Fraction Rite, the Bishop first breaks the large host and then is assisted by Father <pastor>with distribution of hosts.

Filled vessels remain on altar until after the Bishop and Father <pastor> priests have received.All remain standing after the Lamb of God, until all have received Holy Communion.

Communion ProcessionThe Communion Song begins as Bishop consumes the host.

Communion SongPriests Father <pastor> and Deacon <deacon> serve as Communion ministers.If needed, extraordinary ministers approach the altar as Bishop receives Holy Communion (but not before), where they will receive Holy Communion by Bishop and Deacon <deacon> and be handed their vessels by Father <pastor>.MC <MC name> leads Bishop to his communion station.MC <MC name> places ciborium on the altar.

Ministers of the Precious Blood consume whatever remains in their vessels (cups) after all have received and returns the Communion Vessels (Cups) to the credence table. These vessels are to be covered with the purificator or large corporal over all the vessels.At the altar, Deacon <deacon> consolidates left over hosts into the ciborium and returns the ciborium to the tabernacle.Communion vessels (bowls) are then placed on the credence table covered with a purificator or large corporal.Deacon <deacon> purifies the vessels (cups/bowls) at the credence table following Mass.

All stand for the Hymn of Praise.

Hymn of Praise

Prayer After CommunionMC <MC name> directs the book bearer.

Bishop: Let us pray.May the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, cleanse our hearts, O Lord, and make them fruitful by the inner sprinkling of his dew. Through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Announcements Acknowledgements and invitation to reception (Father <pastor>)

Communion ProcessionThe Communion Song begins as Bishop consumes the host.

Communion SongPriests Father <pastor> and Deacon <deacon> serve as Communion ministers.If needed, extraordinary ministers approach the altar as Bishop receives Holy Communion (but not before), where they will receive Holy Communion by Bishop and Deacon <deacon> and be handed their vessels by Father <pastor>.MC <MC name> leads Bishop to his communion station.MC <MC name> places ciborium on the altar.

Ministers of the Precious Blood consume whatever remains in their vessels (cups) after all have received and returns the Communion Vessels (Cups) to the credence table. These vessels are to be covered with the purificator or large corporal over all the vessels.At the altar, Deacon <deacon> consolidates left over hosts into the ciborium and returns the ciborium to the tabernacle.Communion vessels (bowls) are then placed on the credence table covered with a purificator or large corporal.Deacon <deacon> purifies the vessels (cups/bowls) at the credence table following Mass.

All stand for the Hymn of Praise.

Hymn of Praise

Prayer After CommunionMC <MC name> directs the book bearer.

Obispo: Que tu Espíritu Santo, Señor, descienda sobre nosotros, purifique nuestros corazones y los

fecunde,

Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.

Todos: Amén

Announcements Acknowledgements and invitation to reception (Father Pastor)

CONCLUDING RITE

GreetingMC <MC name> presents miter and directs book bearer to hold ritual text.

Bishop: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.Bishop: Blessed be the name of the Lord.All: Now and forever.Bishop: Our help is in the name of the Lord.All: Who made heaven and earth.

Solemn BlessingDeacon/Bishop: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.

Bishop extends hands over people.

Bishop: God our Father made you his children by water and the Holy Spirit:

may he bless youand watch over you with his

fatherly love.All: Amen.Bishop: Jesus Christ the Son of

God promised the Spirit of truthwould be with his Church for ever:may he bless you

and give you courage in professing the true faith.

All: Amen.

CONCLUDING RITE

GreetingMC <MC name> presents miter and directs book bearer to hold ritual text.

Obispo: El Señor esté con Ustedes.Todos: Y con tu espíritu.Obispo: Bendito sea en el nombre del Señor.Todos: Ahora y por todos los siglos.Obispo: Nuestro auxilio es el

nombre del Señor.Todos: Que hizo el cielo y la tierra.

Solemn BlessingDiácono: /Obispo: Inclínaos para recibir la bendición.Bishop extends hands over people.

Obispo: Que Dios Padre todopoderoso, que los ha adoptado como hijos, haciéndolos renacer del aguay del Espíritu Santo, los bendigay los haga siempre dignos de su amor paternal.

Todos: Amén.

Obispo: Que el Hijo unigénito de Dios, que prometió a su Iglesiala presencia continua del Espíritu

de verdad,

los bendiga y los confirmeen la confesión de la fe verdadera.

Todos: Amén.Bishop: The Holy Spirit

came down upon the disciplesand set their hearts on fire with love:may he bless you,keep you one in faith and love and bring you to the joy of God’s

kingdom.

All: Amen.MC <MC name> presents crozier.

Bishop: May almighty God bless you, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

DismissalDeacon/Bishop: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.All: Thanks be to God.

MC <MC name> leads the Bishop, <Pastor>, and Deacon <deacon> to venerate the altar. Procession out.

Recessional hymn

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Obispo: Que el Espíritu Santo,que encendió en el corazón de

los discípulosel fuego del amor,los bendiga y,congregándolos en la unidad, los conduzca,a través de las pruebas de la vida,a los gozos del Reino eterno.

Todos: Amén.MC <MC name> presents crozier.

Obispo: La bendición de Dios todopoderoso, Padre, Hijo, y Espíritu Santo, descienda sobre ustedes.

Todos: Amen.

Dismissal

Diácono: /Obispo: Pueden ir en paz.Todos: Demos gracias a Dios.

MC <MC name> leads the Bishop and Deacon <deacon> to venerate the altar. Procession out.

Recessional hymn

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