Life and Worship

The Department for Christian Life and Worship advises the Bishops on subjects relating to the material and spiritual life of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent - a time for prayer, self-denial (fasting) and practical generosity (almsgiving).

Lent

Lent is a time for prayer, self-denial and practical generosity.

Lectionary-Scripture Formation Resource

New Lectionary-Scripture Formation Resource to help you, your parishes and schools deepen your love of Mass, the Bible and living the Gospel in daily life.

Responding to the Psalms

Deeper reflection on the Responsorial Psalm from the Sunday Liturgy of the Word

Sunday of the Word

Sunday of the Word of God is celebrated on the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Blessing of Lectionaries and Books of the Gospels

A Form of Blessing of Lectionaries and Books of the Gospels for use in Mass in England and Wales.

Readers

Practical session for readers of the new Lectionary.

Lectionary's importance

Fr Paul Denney explains the new translation of the lectionary.

Video Resources

Filmed resources on the new lectionary, such as talks and addresses.

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