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Roman Missal Catechetical Resources

Some of the more dramatic changes are clearly explained in the brief memos or videos linked here. This page also contains valuable suggestions for catechesis of children and teens.

ODW Catechist Memo
Praying the Mass with Children and Adolescents: A Catechist’s Guide to the New Translation – Diocese of Lansing
“The Catechist’s Role in Preparing for the New Roman Missal” –Msgr. Anthony F. Sherman, National Society for Volunteer Catechists

The videos and memos below briefly and effectively explain some of the more prominent changes in the new translation.

“And with your spirit” - USCCB(text) – Diocese of Charlotte (video)
“I believe in one God” - Diocese of Charlotte (video)
“Consubstantial with the Father” USCCB (text) – Diocese of Charlotte (video)
“For you and for many” - USCCB (text) – Diocese of Charlotte (video)
“Lord, I am not worthy” Diocese of Charlotte (video)

LifeTeen has put out four excellent videos that lay the groundwork for understanding the new translation, each aimed to a different audience.

The USCCB has put together a very helpful page of Frequently Asked Questions. (Note that the answer to question 6 has been changed and permission to use musical settings has been moved up to September.)

Be sure to visit our Video and Multimedia Resources page for many more resources. For particular questions that you may have, or parts of the translation you might want to know more about, check out the Article links at the bottom of our Web Resources page. Both sites are set up so that you can skim by title and easily find what you’re looking for.