G.I.R.M.

[Although translated for use in the English speaking countries these norms are the universal law of the Church for the Latin Rite. If in specific rubrics they are modified for a particular country, with the approval of the Holy See, such emendations will be included in a Appendix to the General Instruction and found together with it in the Sacramentary (altar missal) published for the nation in question. 1975 Edition.]

CONTENTS

Official promulgation of the Roman Missal by Decree of the Second Vatican Council

Official promulgation of the Second Edition Roman Missal (1975)

GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL

 

Importance And Dignity Of The Eucharistic Celebration

Structure, Elements, And Parts Of The Mass

Offices And Ministries In The Mass

The Different Forms Of Celebration

Arrangement And Furnishing Of Churches For The Eucharistic Celebration

Requisites For Celebrating Mass

Choice Of The Mass And Its Parts

Masses And Prayers For Various Needs And Occasions And Masses For The Dead

Official Interpretations of the GIRM (1969-1981)in Query and Reply Format

Appendix to the General Instruction for the Dioceses of the United States in Query and Reply Format

Unapproved Addenda for the USA for the Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani