Welcome to the Liturgical Books department of Catholic Church Supply online. We are pleased to be able to offer all books approved by the U.S. Bishops for use in the liturgical rites of the Catholic Church. Books of Blessings, Books of the Gospel, Books of Rites, Catechisms, Lectionaries, Liturgy of the Hours, Prayer Books, Record Books, Sacramentaries, Spanish language liturgical books, and Tridentine Liturgy Books. If you are looking for an item or items which you do not see featured on our website, please call us or email us and we would be happy to help you find what you need.

This abridged edition of the Book of Blessings has been prepared for use when blessings are celebrated outside Mass or outside of the church. (Rites of blessing during Mass and those celebrated in the church have been omitted.) The numbering for blessings in this edition varies from the unabridged, but blessings remain essentially in the same order. Beautiful and durable binding.  

Since the time of Saint Gregory the Great, formal liturgical books containing readings from Sacred Scripture have been common in the Church. Today every effort is made to assure that the Scriptures are bound in books which are "worthy, dignified, and beautiful" (Lectionary for Mass, no. 35). The Book of the Gospels a sign of Christ’s presence in the liturgy; so much so that it is …

Companion book for the RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS, which calls for its use. Beautifully and sturdily bound, it is magnificently illustrated with symbols relating to the Rite. There is ample space for the name of the Elect and their godparents (if desired), and each page is attractively arranged and printed. Special Features: •  Printed in Two Colors •  Includes …

  The Book of the Elect is a formal record of the names of all those from the parish who have been elected for Baptism. This book is presented to the bishop at Rite of Election, which typically happens on the First Sunday of Lent. Quotations from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are beautifully inscribed in English on the pages of this book. Lines on which the elect can sign …

New edition approved by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops with the Gospel Readings for the new LECTIONARY FOR MASS. Special Features: •  Extra-Large Type •  Sense-Line Format •  Printed in Two Colors •  Gold Edges

This beautiful Book of the Gospels has been produced by St. John's Abbey. The reverent act of processing The Book of the Gospels from gathering to altar and from altar to ambo is an important part of the liturgical celebration. As the most visible book to the assembly, The Book of the Gospels is meant to convey the power of the word of God to our communities. Using traditional Roman design, …

Many churches have the custom of giving a place of honor to a book in which parishioners write the names of their dead. This is such a book that has been carefully prepared--in its dimensions, paper, binding, and art--to be both beautiful and worthy of its task. In most parishes, this one volume will be large enough to receive names over many years. On the title page there are two thin lines. …

Designed to tutor assemblies and their ministers in the homely ways of singing the Mass, not just singing at Mass, By Flowing Waters is a primer of liturgical music. This treasury of nearly 700 chants and songs based on authentic chants provides the best and most accessible of the Roman Catholic plainsong tradition for use by assemblies, cantors, and choirs. The goal of By Flowing Waters is to …

Over 200 chants and litanies for the various liturgical seasons grouped by theme and season. Contains several indexes and a built-in ribbon marker.

Here it is - the first Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics throughout the world believe in common. This book is the catechism (the word means "instruction") that will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of the …

 Here it is-the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics throughout the world believe in common.  This book is the catechism (the word means "instruction") that will serve as the standard for all future catechisms.    The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the sacraments, Church tradition and …

The reform of liturgical rites ordered by the Second Vatican Council necessitated a revision of the Caeremoniale Episcoporum , published in 1886. The objective of this ceremonial is to provide a liturgy for bishops that will stand as a model for all other celebrations. The eight divisions of the book cover everything from the Mass through liturgical celebrations in connection with the …

Msgr. Peter Elliott The liturgy of the Catholic Church is the action by which Jesus Christ unites the members of the Church in glorifying God. It makes people holy through words, music, action and signs. The Eucharist is intended to be the most powerful means of union with our God, with the saints in heaven and with each other, and is to be a foretaste of the praise of God given in joy by the …

Msgr. Peter J. Elliott At last, a complete ceremonial manual for the celebration of the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours. Faithful to the renewal of worship authorized by the Second Vatican Council, Ceremonies combines precise guidance to these rites with a pastoral and spiritual approach. A high ideal of noble Catholic worship is consistently maintained, respecting the "continuity of …

The perfect introduction to chant! The purity and simplicity of Gregorian chant is what fed the musical and liturgical life of Christianity for more than a millennium before there were any Protestants. But after the reforms of the Vatican II Council in the 1960s, chant went into disuse. Gregorian chant is back, and more popular than it has been in the last forty years. This handy book is …

The complete three-volume set of the Chapel Edition of the Weekday LECTIONARY FOR MASS. Special Features: •  Large, Bold, Easy-to-Read Type (11 pt.): All books are set in a specifically selected typeface that has been highly praised by thousands of priests, religious women and men, and lay ministers who are currently using the series of liturgical books published by Catholic Book …

Approved English translation of this liturgical book for the United States that went into use on November 29, 1998. Formatted to make it as pastoral, practicable, and functional as possible. Cycles A, B, and C are included in one volume. Special Features: •  12 pt. Type •  Sense-Line Format •  Includes Ribbon Markers •  Durable, Attractive Binding …

Revised edition from 1985 that incorporates all authorized changes and additions that have appeared since the last edition was published in 1974. It is approved for use by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Ideal for chapel and home Masses. Special Features: •  11 pt. Type •  Useful, Functional Tabs for the Ordinary •  Durable, Attractive Binding - Red …

This handmade Book of Gospels cover is made from leather and adorned with gold and silver plated icons of Christ the Teacher on the front and the Four Evangelists on the back.  Accented with decorative brass rosettes and protective end caps. A beautiful and classy cover for a book of the Gospels. Fits books up to 10" x 14" x 1 3/4". A protective black vinyl storage case is …

This zipper-cover book of Christian Prayer , which is an abbreviated version of the Liturgy of the Hours, has a black flexible cover with a stylized Chi Rho imprinted in the center. The pages are gold-edged. It comes with a five ribbon marker in red, yellow, blue, green and purple and the current year's guide to using Christian Prayer. The book includes: Proper of …

This regular edition book of Christian Prayer , which is an abbreviated version of the Liturgy of the Hours, has a maroon flexible cover with a stylized Chi Rho imprinted in the center. It comes with a five ribbon marker in red, yellow, blue, green and purple.  The book includes: Proper of Seasons Solemnities Ordinary of the Liturgy of the Hours Four Week Psalter Proper of …

This wonderful and durable hardback edition of Christian Prayer, from the Daughters of St. Paul, contains all of the main hours of the day for praying with the Church throughout the year. The book includes: Complete Four Week Psalter Propers for the Liturgical Seasons Proper of Saints Night Prayer Office for the Dead Selection from the Office of Readings A booklet containing the most common …

Here is the official one-volume edition of the new internationally acclaimed "Liturgy of the Hours".  These new versions contain the complete texts of Morning and Evening Prayer for the entire year. The large print is ideal for those with difficulty in reading.  It has the same pagination as the regular edition.  It offers you many valuable features: …

As part of the Gratianus Series , Wilson and Lafleur and the Midwest Theological Forum are pleased to announce the co-publication of the newly revised Code of Canon Law Annotated . Since its original publication in 1993, this Second Edition of the sixth Spanish language edition offers more than 2,100 pages of legal texts and commentaries to each canon and provides a thorough, practical …

This set comprises the SACRAMENTARY (Volume I) and the LECTIONARY (Volume II) that can be used to celebrate a total of 46 Masses in honor of Our Blessed Lady. Special Features: •  14 pt. Type •  Useful, Functional Tabs for the Ordinary in SACRAMENTARY •  Printed in Two Colors •  Liturgical Drawings Introduce Each Main Section •  Includes Ribbon …

Volume 2: Lectionary provides the biblical readings assigned to each Mass, together with the responsorial psalms and the alleluia verse or verse before the gospel reading.

All ministers of Communion will want to have and use these official texts for bringing the Eucharist to the sick. Also useful for the confined person to read in preparation for receiving the Eucharist.

Communion of the Sick A valuable service booklet for Extraordinary Ministers, the text is set both in English and Spanish. Includes all appropriate readings as well as a series of beneficial pastoral instructions and guidelines. Commentary, history, and appendices are written by the renowned Rev. Joseph M. Champlin. Printed in large type and in two colors.

A Companion To The Liturgy Of The Hours Shirley Darcus Sullivan This companion can be an invaluable aid to saying the Hours prayerfully. Drawing on the rich spirituality of Carmel, especially that of Elizabeth of the Trinity, it offers detailed instructions on how its contents can be used to attend the praying of the Hours. The spiritual commentaries on the psalms, canticles, and readings will …

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in Spanish. Catholics' hunger for the faith continues to grow. Pope Benedict XVI gives the Church the "food" that is seeks in the 598 questions and answers in the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This 200-page volume offers a quick synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the …

Available Now! This is the official study guide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church in Q&A format.  Includes common prayers in Latin and English and is beautifully illustrated. If you're looking for a condensed version of the Catechism this is the book for you!

This is a Pre-order item that will be avilable in late September. (English Cover Shown) In response to requests for greater appreciation of the Catechism and to meet a widespread need that emerged during the 2002 International Catechetical Congress. In 2003 the Holy Father established a special commission, presided by the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, charged with …

Contains the official prayer of the Church- the prayers which the Church puts into the mouths of her priests and religious- the prayer of the entire Mystical Body.  All of us should be familiar with this collection of psalms and hymns.  Our Lord, Our Lady and the Saints prayed these psalms.  In timeless Latin with parallel English translations. Beautiful edition with leatherette …

This book is part of the series Recursos para rituales y ritos/Spanish Ritual and rite resources .

This booklet contains the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) interim translation of the text for Eucharistic Prayer for Masses for Various Needs and Occasions , approved for use in the United States. The Eucharistic Prayer is repeated in a music setting so that it may be sung or spoken. Rubrics are in red and the texts are in large, readable black type. The new …

This handy 64-page booklet contains all nine approved Eucharistic Prayers for use during concelebration. It is page for page like the Eucharistic Prayer sections in the Catholic Book edition of the SACRAMENTARY.

This liturgical book contains the latest Eucharistic Prayer texts approved for use in the dioceses of the United States by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See. Flexible red paperbound cover with tabs.

Evening Prayerbook - Sunday Vespers, Liturgy of the Hours The Church has been expressing its hope that the laity would come to know the Liturgy of the Hours ever since the Second Vatican Council. The problem is that the breviary is not something you can simply open and run with. It requires some instruction. To the rescue comes Evening Prayerbook . This workbook contains vespers for every …

This brief, six-page leaflet prepares the penitent through a series of questions by which he or she may reflect on the state of their conscience.

This is the companion pamphlet for the one volume edition of Christian Prayer (The Liturgy of the Hours) published by Pauline Books.

  Edited by Rev. Victor Hoagland, C.P., this booklet contains sections from the Order of Christian Funerals—Vigil for the Deceased and Rite of Committal. It also includes General Norms for Catholic Funerals. People’s parts are set in boldface type.

This is the official liturgical law for the Roman Missal revised in 2002.  Includes all the adaptations for Masses in the United States and an index of important topics.

This solid black breviary cover is made in Poland of high-quality black genuine leather and has a sturdy zipper close.  It holds 7 in. by 4 1/2 in. books - perfectly sized for the regular edition of the Liturgy of the Hours or the one volume regular sized edition of Christian Prayer.

This genuine leather cover features a stunning, handmade silver and gold plated icon of the Resurrection on the front and a gold embroidered "Jerusalem Cross" on the back. Truly elegant and inspirational. Protective end caps on all corners.  Black vinyl storage case included for safe and easy storage and transport. Fits books up to 10"x14"x1 3/4".

The Gaduale Romanum contains the chant propers for the entire liturgical year, the ritual and votive masses, sanctoral cycle, and the complete Kyriale with all the chants for the Mass. All texts are from the Novus Ordo (post-Vatican II) Mass, not the Tridentine Mass. The book includes several indexes for verses, saints, feasts and masses and also has a built-in ribbon marker. This is the …

Graduale Romanum - Accompaniment, Vol. 1 Contains the propers for the Principal Feasts.   About Graduale Romanum The Graduale Romanum (Vatican edition) plus the three accompaniment volumes contain the propers for the entire liturgical year, the ritual and votive masses, sanctoral cycle, and the complete Kyriale with all the chants for the Mass. All texts from the new Order of Mass. 918 …

Graduale Romanum - Accompaniment, Vol. 2 Contains the propers for  Advent to Easter except music in Vol. 1 & 3  .   About Graduale Romanum The Graduale Romanum (Vatican edition) plus the three accompaniment volumes contain the propers for the entire liturgical year, the ritual and votive masses, sanctoral cycle, and the complete Kyriale with all the chants for the Mass. All …

Graduale Romanum - Accompaniment, Vol. 3 Contains the propers for the Sundays of Ordinary time.   About Graduale Romanum The Graduale Romanum (Vatican edition) plus the three accompaniment volumes contain the propers for the entire liturgical year, the ritual and votive masses, sanctoral cycle, and the complete Kyriale with all the chants for the Mass. All texts from the new Order of …

Contains authentic but simpler propers for all the seasons, solemnities, and major feasts of the liturgical year, the principal ritual and votive masses, the commons of saints, a shorter Kyriale, and all the chants for the Mass. All the texts are from the new Order of Mass. If you want to introduce Gregorian chant to your parish but are worried about the complexities of singing different …

Graduale Triplex A reproduction of the Graduale Romanum with the neums from the Laon manuscript printed above the modern square notes in black, and the neums of the manuscript of the St. Gall family beneath in red. Correct interpretation of the neums is the singer's basis for developing adequate performance of the Gregorian melodies.

A Gregorian Chant Handbook by William Tortolano. The fundamentals of reading and interpreting Gregorian chant for the person with no prior experience; a “handbook” for anyone who desires to acquire a practical, working understaind of chant notation, rhythm, modes, liturgical use (past and present), interpretation, and conducting, as well as Latin pronunciation. In English with …

The Gregorian Missal is intended for the faithful who participate in Mass sung in Gregorian chant. The Gregorian Missal contains all of the chants for Sunday Mass in Latin as well as the various prayers from the Mass in Latin and English. The missal also contains the ordinary of the Mass in Latin and English and all of the ordinary chants (Kyrie, Sanctus, etc.) for the Mass. Texts for various …

Dom Eugene Cardine A study of the various signs (notation) used through the ages.  Numerous examples and comparisons.