As the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, (Sacrosanctum
Concilium) was one of the most important events performed by the Second
Vatican Council. It was
approved by the assembled bishops and promulgated by Pope Paul VI on December 4, 1963.
Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy.
Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy.
The
document begins with a short introduction, followed by lengthy seven chapters
that offer some general principles of the changes in the Liturgy.
Chapter I,
General
principles for the restoration and promotion of the sacred liturgy.
Chapter II,
Plants
out the changes that are called for in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Chapter
III,
Outlines
what is to be reformed in the other Sacraments.
Chapter IV,
Speaks
of the Liturgy of the Hours or the official prayer of the church that priests
and women and men in monasteries are obliged to pray daily.
Chapter
V,
Reflects
on the riches of the Liturgical Year.
Chapters VI, and VII, talk about sacred music
and sacred art.
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