Triduum

Easter Triduum

Christ redeemed humankind and gave perfect glory to God principally through his paschal mystery: dying he destroyed our death and rising he restored our life. Therefore the Easter triduum of the passion and resurrection of the Lord is the culmination of the entire liturgical year. Thus the solemnity of Easter has the same kind of preeminence in the liturgical year that Sunday has in the week.

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Holy Thursday

Colour
White
Office
EP: is only celebrated by those who have not taken part in the Evening Mass.
NP: as after EPII of Sunday
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Introductory Rites
Entrance Antiphoncf. Gal 6: 14We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection; through him we are saved and made free.
Penitential Rite
Gloria
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
Reading 1Exodus 12: 1–8, 11–14Instructions concerning the Passover meal
PsalmPs 115: 12-13, 15-18 r. cf. 1 Cor 10: 16The blessing cup that we bless
is a communion with the blood of Christ.
Reading 21 Cor 11: 23-26Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming the death of the Lord.
Gospel AcclamationJohn 13: 34I give you a new commandment:
love one another just as I have loved you, says the Lord.
GospelJohn 13: 1-15Now he showed how perfect his love was.
Homily
Washing of Feet
General Intercessions
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Procession with Gifts for the poorUbi Caritas
Where charity and love are found.
Prayer over the Gifts
Eucharistic PrayerPreface of the Holy Eucharist I
EP1: proper inserts
Lord’s Prayer
Breaking of Bread
Communion AntiphonThis body will be given for you. This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood; whenever you receive them, do so in remembrance of me.
Transfer of the Holy EucharistPange Lingua

Good Friday

Colour
Red
Office
MP & Office of Readings: Proper
EP: Proper — is only celebrated by those who have not taken part in the afternoon Celebration.
NP: as after EPII of Sunday
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
EntranceSilent
Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
Reading 1Isa 52:13-53: 12He was pierced through for our faults.
PsalmPs 30: 2. 6. 12-13. 15-17. 25. r. Lk 23: 46Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
Reading 2Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9He learnt to obey through suffering and became for all who obey him the source of eternal salvation.
Gospel AcclamationPhil 2:8-9Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all names.
GospelJohn 18:1 – 19:42The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
Homily
Solemn Intercessions
  1. For the Church
  2. For the Pope
  3. For the clergy and laity of the Church
  4. For those preparing for baptism
  5. For the unity of Christians
  6. For the Jewish people
  7. For those who do not believe in Christ
  8. For those who do not believe in God
  9. For all in public office
  10. For those in special need
Adoration of the Cross
Showing of the CrossThis is the wood of the cross, on which hung the Saviour of the world.
Come, let us worship.
Veneration of the CrossWe worship you, Lord
The Reproaches
Pange, lingua, gloriosi proelium certaminis
Holy Communion
Lord’s Prayer
Distribution of Holy Communion
Prayer
Prayer over the People
all depart in silence

Holy Saturday

  • RCIA: some or all of the following rites may be celebrated as an immediate preparation for the sacraments:
    • [Presentation of the Lord’s Prayer]
    • Recitation of the Creed
    • Ephphetha Rite
    • Choosing a baptismal name
Office
MP & Office of Readings: Proper

Easter Sunday

The Easter Vigil
The Service of Light
Blessing of the Fire and Lighting of the Candle
Procession
Easter Proclamation (Exsultet)Rejoice, heavenly powers!…
Liturgy of the Word
Reading 1Genesis 1:1–2:2God saw all that he had made, and indeed it was very good.
shorterGenesis 1: 1. 26–31God saw all that he had made, and indeed it was very good.
Psalm103: 1-2. 5-6. 10. 12-14. 24.35 r. 30Send forth your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.
alternative32: 4-7. 12-13. 20. 22The Lord fills the earth with his love.
Reading 2Genesis 22:1–18The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith.
shorterGenesis 22: 1–2. 9–13. 15–18The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith.
Psalm 215: 5. 8-11 r. 1Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.
Reading 3Exodus 14:15–15:1The sons of Israel went on dry ground right into the sea.
PsalmExodus 15: 1-6. 17-18 r. 1I will sing to the Lord, glorious his triumph!
Reading 4Isaiah 54:5–14With everlasting love the Lord your redeemer has taken pity on you.
Psalm29: 2. 4-6. 11-13 r.2I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me.
Reading 5Isaiah 55:1–11Come to me and your soul will live, and I will make and everlasting covenant with you.
PsalmIsaiah 12: 2-6 r. 3With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Reading 6Baruch 3:9–15. 32–4:4In the radiance of the Lord make your way to light.
Psalm18: 8–11 r. Jn 6:69You have the message of eternal life, O Lord.
Reading 7Ezekiel 36:16–28I shall pour clean water over you and I shall give you a new heart.
Psalm41:3. 5; 42:3. 4. r. 41:2Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God.
alternativewhere there are baptisms
either Isaiah 12 or
50: 12-15. 18. 19r. 12A pure heart create for me, O God.
Mass of Easter Night
Gloria
Opening Prayer
ReadingRomans 6:3–11Christ, having been raised from the dead, will never die again.
Psalm117: 1-2. 16-17. 22-23Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Gospel
Year AMatthew 28: 1–10He has risen from the dead and now he is going before you into Galilee.
Year BMark 16: 1-7Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, has risen.
Year CLuke 24: 1-12Why look among the dead for someone who is alive?
Homily
Liturgy of Baptism

There are a number of options for the Liturgy of Baptism depending on whether the Sacraments of Initiation are being celebrated and/or new members received into the Church.Four options are given. The normative – Celebration of Sacraments of Initiation is given below. The others on a separate linked page.

Liturgy of Baptism:Celebration of Sacraments of Initiation
Celebration of Baptism
Presentation of the Candidates
Invitation to Prayer
Litany of the Saints
Prayer over the Water
Profession of Faith
  • Renunciation of Sin
  • [Anointing with the Oil of Catechumens]
  • Profession of Faith
Baptism
Explanatory Rites
  • [Anointing after Baptism]
  • [Clothing with a Baptismal Garment]
  • Presentation of a Lighted Candle
Celebration of Confirmation
Invitation
Laying on of Hands
Anointing with Chrism
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Invitation
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
  • Renunciation of Sin
  • Profession of Faith
Sprinkling with Baptismal Water
General Intercessions follow
General Intercessions
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of Gifts
Prayer over the Gifts
Eucharistic PrayerPreface of Easter I
EP1: proper inserts
Lord’s Prayer
Breaking of Bread
Communion Antiphon1 Cor 5: 7-8Christ has become our paschal sacrifice;
let us feast with unleavened read of sincerity and truth, alleluia
Prayer after Communion
Concluding Rite
DismissalGo in the peace of Christ, alleluia, alleluia
Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.
Mass of the Day
Introductory Rites
Entrance AntiphonPs 138: 18. 5-6I have risen: I am with you once more; you place your hand on me to keep me safe. How great is the depth of your wisdom, alleluia!
orLk 24: 34; cf. Apoc 1: 6The Lord is indeed risen, alleluia. Glory and kingship be his for ever and ever.
Penitential Rite
Gloria
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
First ReadingActs 10: 34. 37-43We have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection.
Psalm117: 1-2. 16-17. 22-23 r. 24This day was made by the Lord;
we rejoice and are glad.
or Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Second ReadingCol 3: 1-4You must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is.
or1 Cor 5:6-8Get rid of all the old yeast, and make yourselves into a completely new batch of bread.
SequenceVictimae paschali laudes
Christians, to the Paschal Victim offer sacrifice and praise
Gospel Acclamation1 Cor 5:7-8Christ, our passover, has been sacrificed;
let us celebrate the feast then in the Lord.
GospelJohn 20: 1-9He must rise from the dead
orthe gospel of the Mass of Easter Night
at an Evening MassLuke 24: 13-35They recognised Jesus at the breaking of bread.
Homily
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Invitation
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
  • Renunciation of Sin
  • Profession of Faith
Sprinkling with Baptismal Wateromitted if the Rite of Sprinkling has earlier replaced the Penitential Rite.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of Gifts
Prayer over the Gifts
Eucharistic PrayerPreface of Easter I
EP1: proper inserts
Lord’s Prayer
Breaking of Bread
Communion Antiphon1 Cor 5: 7-8Christ has become our paschal sacrifice;
let us feast with unleavened read of sincerity and truth, alleluia
Prayer after Communion
Concluding Rite
DismissalGo in the peace of Christ, alleluia, alleluia
Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.

Common Responsorial Psalms

Holy Week
Common PsalmPs 21:8-9. 17-20. 23-24 r. 2My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Easter Vigil
Common Psalm 1Ps 135:1-3. 4-6.7-9. 24-26Great is his love, love without end.
Common Psalm 2Ps 135: 1. 3. 16-21Great is his love, love without end.