The Rites of the Catholic Church: Volume One, Second Edition

By Various

In one convenient volume, a new edition of a classic collection of major liturgical texts, reflecting recent updates and perfect for study and reference.

Since the 1990 publication of the classic first edition of The Rites of the Catholic Church from Liturgical Press, all of these texts have been re-translated or otherwise updated, in accordance with the Church's liturgical translation guidelines, with the exception of The Order of Christian Funerals. The Order of Christian Funerals, while not re-translated, has been updated in this edition to include the language of The Roman Missal, Third Edition.

The Rites of the Catholic Church: Volume One, Second Edition includes an introduction by Paul Turner, and contains the following major liturgical texts:

Christian Initiation (General Introduction)National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of AdultsThe Order of Christian Initiation of AdultsThe Order of Baptism of ChildrenThe Order of ConfirmationThe Order of PenanceHoly Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside MassThe Order of Blessing the Oil of Catechumens and of the Sick and of Consecrating the ChrismThe Order of Celebrating MatrimonyThe Order of Anointing of the Sick and of Their Pastoral CareThe Order of Christian Funerals

This volume will serve as the perfect study and reference resource for pastors, ministers, and students and is now available in both print and digital editions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FKRZ42L4
• ISBN13: 9798400802584
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 1200 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"