On November 27, 2011, The First Sunday of Advent, Roman Catholics throughout the English-speaking world will begin using a new translation of the texts used at Mass. This will be the first time in history that English-speaking Catholics will share the same common Missal. The new Missal, which is the culmination of almost 20 years of work involving historians, linguists, theologians and liturgists, will alter in which the way we articulate our common faith at the Eucharist.

Through Faith Formation, parents play a vital role alongside other members of the community. Catechesis is not just for children! Every Catholic is invited to walk with Christ in his or her daily life, to learn to love the richness of our Catholic tradition, to cultivate a life of prayer, and to grow in the virtues of compassion and mercy.

The new texts will be printed in the missalettes we use at Mass. Catechesis will be offered through Faith Formation and Our Lady of the Valley School. Materials will be provided at church and sent to the homes of our parishioners. Periodically, articles will be printed in the parish bulletin pertaining to the changes. In this series of articles, we will provide some background on one of the biggest changes we’ll notice at Mass.

The New Roman Missal Part 1 - The New Missal: Understanding The Reasons For The Changes
The New Roman Missal Part 2 - The New Missal: Part 2
The New Roman Missal Part 3 - The New Missal: Part 3
The New Roman Missal Part 4 - The New Missal: Part 4