Worship

Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address: 1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone: 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8789
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hours: Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.diobr.org/worship
Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , M.A.
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Mission

The diocesan Office of Worship provides liturgical resources for pastors and parishes, aiding them to implement the vision of the Church's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy regarding "full, conscious and active participation" in the public prayer of the Church.

The Office of Worship accomplishes its mission through:

	Providing consultative service to pastors and other parish leaders regarding liturgical issues
	Sponsoring various periodic workshops on liturgical formation for clergy and laity
	Advising the bishop regarding liturgical matters, in collaboration with the diocesan Liturgy, Art and Music Board
	Collaborating with other diocesan departments, especially within the Secretariat of Christian Formation and with the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis, regarding resourcing and training, with special emphasis on the Holy Eucharist and on Christian Initiation
	Assisting the bishop and presbyterate with the planning and execution of special ceremonies, such as ordinations and church dedications

Confirmation Documents

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Liturgy, Art and Music Board

The diocesan Liturgy, Art and Music Board is composed of persons with various kinds of expertise in pastoral liturgy, architecture, art and music (click here to view a list of its current membership). It serves as the official diocesan Liturgical Commission, an advisory board to the bishop and to the director of the Office of Worship. In particular, the LAMB reviews and offers recommendations to the bishop prior to any new construction or renovation of worship spaces in the diocese, including the art and furnishings of these.

Acting in concert a a member, the Office of Worship and the Liturgy, Art and Music Board represent the Diocese of Baton Rouge in Region V of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions.

Diocesan Links:

Local diocesan Liturgical Calendar for the 2013 Liturgical Year

Special Diocesan Observances (Holy Days of Obligation)

Diocesan Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Guidelines

Diocesan Wedding Music Guidelines

Sunday Liturgical Notes for Presiders and Deacons

Information regarding Liturgy when the Bishop Celebrates

Information regarding the celebration of Confirmation:

	Full Packet of Liturgical Instructions
	Summary of Specific Notes for Emcees
	Summary of Ministerial Roles

Information regarding the 2013 Rite of Election

	Introductory Basic Information
	Registration Form
	Parish Assignments List
	Detailed Service Information
	Evaluation Form
	Driving Directions to St. Joseph Cathedral

Letter regarding Flu Precautions at Liturgy

Letter from Cardinal Ratzinger regarding Holy Communion Consumption

2013 DIOBR Guidelines regarding Celiac Disease and Alcohol Intolerance

National Liturgical Organizations and Groups:

Website of the US Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy (BCL)

Website of the US Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC)

Website of the US National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)

NPM's Sunday Liturgy Planning Suggestions

Website of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate

Website of the Notre Dame Center for Pastoral Liturgy

International Liturgical Organizations and Groups:

	Website of Societas Liturgica (an international assembly of liturgists dedicated to the renewal of the liturgy)
	Website of Liturgica (an international group dedicated to studying the history, development and practice of Judeo-Christian liturgics and especially liturgical music)

Liturgical Texts:

	The Revised New American Bible Lectionary Readings for each day
	Texts of the Liturgy of the Hours are available from eBreviary.com and Universalis.com

Other Good Liturgical Resources:

	Website of the St. Louis University Center for Liturgy (offers many suggestions for the Sunday Liturgy)
	Website of Homilies.Net (good daily homily suggestions)
	Website of Storybook-Lectionary (good homiletic resources)
	Website of the Diocese of Lansing's Office of Worship
	Website of the Georgetown Center for Liturgy
	Website of the EnVisionChurch community at the Georgetown Center for Liturgy
	Website highlighting the Catholic Liturgical Calendar