Liturgical Ministry Formation
Ministry of Reader

The Reader at Mass

  • Learn more about the origin, role, and importance of the Reader at Mass through this extensive resource. This webpage incorporates the new changes in the Mass and the role of the Reader in accordance to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal.
Extraordinary Ministers

The Communion Rite at Mass

  • General Considerations, Preparation for Holy Communion, Reception of Holy Communion by the Ministers, Distribution of Communion, Completion of Communion Rite, etc.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Guidelines

  • Selection, Preparation, Function at Mass, The Communion Rite, Purification of Vessels, Other Functions, etc.
Diaconate

Ministry of Deacon at Mass

  • Whether a transitional or permanent deacon, this is a perfect overview of the ministry of the deacon at Mass. Based on the revised General Instruction of the Roman Missal, this document outlines the deacon’s role to assist the presiding celebrant at Mass.
Priesthood

Norms for Preaching in the Diocese of Pittsburgh

  • When an ordained minister preaches, there are certain criteria that must be met because they are speaking in the name of the Church. That is why the United States bishops came together to produce this document on the norms for preaching in each diocese.