The Roman Missal, Third Edition, the ritual text containing prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Mass, has been approved by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (Vatican).
Pope Benedict XVI welcomed the news that the English translation of the Roman Missal will be published soon. He stated that "A new task will then present itself...one in which one way or another will involve all of you - the task of preparing for the reception of the new translation by clergy and lay faithful".
As catechetical leaders, it is very important that we stay abreast of the work by the Office of Divine Worship. Please look at the General Resources and the Parish Resources available on the United States Bishops' website - http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/index.shtml.
(Available in Spanish at http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/espanol2.shtml.
