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Rite of ConfirmationWithin Mass

Archdiocese of St. Louis

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Welcome to the Cathedral BasilicaWe hope you enjoy your visit to the historic Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Cathedral Basilica is a church and the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the tabernacle of the chapel to the right of the sanctuary. Please maintain a spirit of prayerful silence and reflection.

What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?Confirmation is the second of the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). In today’s celebration of the Eucharist, during which our young people will be confirmed, everyone in the Cathedral will be praying that they will be filled with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts include not only an increase in faith, hope and love, a greater commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church and the discernment of the life and vocation to which God is calling them, but also the gifts prayed for by the Archbishop in the prayer just before the confirmation takes place. These spiritual gifts are: wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and wonder and awe in the presence of God.

What is a Cathedral?A cathedral is the principal or the Mother Church of a Catholic diocese or archdiocese. This cathedral is the church from which Archbishop Robert J. Carlson presides in charity over the entire Catholic community of the greater St. Louis area, where there are over 550,000 Catholics in more than 190 parishes. Important events such as the ordination of priests, the ordination of bishops and the installation of new archbishops take place in the cathedral. It is called a cathedral because a prominent feature in every cathedral is the “seat” or formal “chair” of the Archbishop and the Greek word for this chair is cathedra.

What is a Basilica?“Basilica” originally referred to one of the major churches of Rome. Today it is a title of honor given to a church because of its historical importance, its religious significance, or its artistic or architectural worth. The Cathedral of Saint Louis was designated a basilica by Pope John Paul II on April 4, 1997. The rank of basilica is expressed by two insignia in the sanctuary: the ombrellino or canopy and the tintinnabulum or little bell, which were formerly carried in papal processions.

Rite of Confirmation Within MassArchdiocese of St. Louis

Entrance Hymn Come, Holy Ghost LAMBILOTTE

Text: Veni, Creator Spiritus; attr. to Rabanus Maurus, 776-856. Tune: Louis Lambillotte, SJ, 1796–1855. Arrangement © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc.

2 A R C H D I O C E S E O F S T. L O U I S

Gloria Peter Jones

Cantor, then All:

Choir: Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father.

All: Glory to God, glory in the highest. Peace to his people, peace on earth.

Choir: We worship you.

All:

Choir: Give you thanks.

All: Glory in the highest.

Choir: Praise you for your glory.


Cantor: Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: Have mercy on us;

All:

Cantor: You are seated at the right hand of the Father: Receive our prayer,

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All:


Choir: For you alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God, the glory of God the Father.


Choir: Amen.

All:

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Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the WordFirst Reading

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 104 James J. Chepponis

Commissioned by the Archdiocesan Choirs of St. Louis on the occasion of the installation of The Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson as the Ninth Archbishop of St. Louis, June 10, 2009.

Cantor, then All:

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1. Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord, my God, you are great indeed! How manifold are your works, O Lord! The earth is full of your creatures. To Refrain (All)

2. If you take away their breath, they perish, and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. To Refrain (All)

3. May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord be glad in his works! Pleasing to him be my theme; I will be glad in the Lord. To Refrain (All)

Second Reading

Gospel Acclamation Festival Alleluia James J. Chepponis

Commissioned for the Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri, January 1999

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Gospel

Repeat the Gospel Acclamation after the Gospel Reading.

Rite of ConfirmationPresentation of the Candidates

Homily

Renewal of Baptismal PromisesThe candidates stand and the bishop questions them. Others remain seated.


Bishop: Do you reject Satan and all his works and all his empty promises?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who came upon the apostles at Pentecost and today is given to you sacramentally in confirmation?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord.

All: Amen.

The Laying on of the Hands

Bishop: All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their Helper and Guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgement and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.


The Anointing with ChrismEach candidate comes forward now, followed by his/her sponsor. When the candidate arrives before the bishop he/she presents the card to the deacon. Then the sponsor presents the candidate to the bishop by stating clearly and loudly the candidate’s confirmation name. The sponsor places his/her right hand on the right shoulder of the candidate. The bishop anoints each candidate on the forehead with chrism.

Bishop: N., be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

Newly Confirmed: Amen.

Bishop: Peace be with you.

Newly Confirmed: And also with you.

The General Intercessions

Response: Lord, hear our prayer.

L iturgy of the EucharistCollection

The upkeep and maintenance of our magnificent Cathedral Basilica building is supported by the generosity of our parishioners and visitors. You may find an envelope in your pew for an offering and to request more information about our programs. A collection will be taken up at the offer-tory, we ask you to please be generous.

Preparation of the Gifts Creator Spirit LASST UNS ERFREUEN


Text: Composite; Music: Geislich Kirchengasange, Cologne, 1623.

Eucharistic Prayer

Sanctus Mass of Creation Marty Haugen


Memorial Acclamation Mass of Creation Marty Haugen

Great Amen Mass of Creation Marty Haugen

The Lord’s Prayer

Agnus Dei Mass of Creation Marty Haugen


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Communion Procession Draw Near Steven Janco

Refrain:

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1. Draw near and take the body of your Lord, and drink the holy blood for you outpoured. Saved by his body and his holy blood, with souls refreshed we give our thanks to God. To Refrain (All)

2. Christ our redeemer, God’s eternal Son, has by his cross and blood the vict’ry won: He gave his life for greatest and for least, Himself the off’ring and Himself the Priest. To Refrain (All)

3. Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere, and take the pledges of salvation here: Christ who in this life all the saints defends, gives all believers life that never ends. To Refrain (All)

4. With heav’nly bread makes those who hunger whole, gives living waters to the thirsting soul: Judge of the nations, to whom all must bow, in this great feast of love is with us now. To Refrain (All)


Taste and See James Moore

Refrain:

Text: Vs. 1=3, James Moore; Vs. 4=6, Anonymous; Tune: © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc. Used with Permission.

1. I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall always be on my lips; my soul shall glory in the Lord for he has been so good to me. To Refrain (All)

2. Glorify the Lord with me. Together let us all praise his name. I called the Lord and he answered me; from all my troubles he set me free. To Refrain (All)

3. Worship the Lord, all you people. You’ll want for nothing if you ask. Taste and see that God is good; in him we need put all our trust. To Refrain (All)

4. Look upon the Lord and be radiant; Hide not your face from the Lord. He heard the cry of the poor; He rescued them from all their woes. To Refrain (All)

5. The angel of the Lord is with his people to rescue those who trust in Him. Taste and see that the Lord is good; seek refuge in Him and be glad. To Refrain (All)

6. Saints of the Lord revere Him; those who fear Him lack nothing. Lions suffer want and go hungry, but those who seek Him lack no blessing. To Refrain (All)


Solemn Blessing

Recessional Hymn The Spirit Sends Us Forth SHANTI

Text: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939, © 1993 OCP Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Music: Marty Haugen. Copyright © 1984, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Postlude

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Ministers of the L iturgy Celebrant

Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis

Concelebrants

Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis Most Reverend Robert J. Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop-emeritus of St. Louis Pastors and Associate Pastors of the Archdiocese of St. Louis

Assisting Deacons

Permanent Deacons of the Archdiocese of St. Louis

Servers

Men studying for the priesthood or the permanent diaconate

Cantor

Cathedral Music Ministry

Instrumentalists

Cathedral Organists and Instrumentalists

UshersThe Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis Joe Gummersbach, Coordinator

What is a Bishop?Faithful to Scripture and tradition, there are three positions of ordained ministry in the Catholic Church: deacons, priests, and bishops. Bishops are priests ordained to continue the ministry of the Apostles of Jesus Christ by leading the Christian community, proclaiming the Christian faith, and calling the People of God to holiness. Bishops serve as pastoral leaders of local churches such as the Archdiocese of St. Louis. They are responsible for the pastoral, spiritual and administrative wellbeing of their diocese. Only bishops can ordain deacons, priests and bishops. Bishops are the usual celebrants of the Sacrament of Confirmation. All Catholic Bishops are appointed to the episcopacy by the Pope himself and they carry out their pastoral ministry in full communion with the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, who continues the ministry of St. Peter in the Church as head of the College of Bishops and Pastor of the worldwide Catholic Church.

What is an Archbishop?An archbishop is a bishop appointed by the Pope to be the pastoral leader of a diocese which, because of its age, size, history or prominence, is called an archdiocese. Since Saint Louis is an archdiocese, our Bishop, Robert J. Carlson, is an archbishop. The Archbishop of St. Louis is also the head of the “Province of St. Louis” which includes the three other Catholic dioceses in Missouri (Springfield–Cape Girardeau, Kansas City, and Jefferson City). When a diocese or archdiocese is very large, bishops are appointed to assist the archbishop in his ministry and these bishops are called auxiliary bishops. The correct way to address a bishop in conversation is “Archbishop Carlson,” or “Bishop Rice,” or “Bishop Hermann.” A more formal greeting is “Your Excellency.” Several of the previous Archbishops of St. Louis are buried in the crypt under this cathedral.

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The Cathedral Basilica of Saint LouisThe construction of the Cathedral, under the direction and supervision of Archbishop Glennon, was begun in 1907. The architecture of the exterior is Romanesque, with granite walls, rose windows and two massive towers. The main dome rests on an elevated drum pierced by Romanesque windows. This distinctive dome and the pitched roofs, covered in brilliant green tiles, are a prominent sight in the St. Louis skyline.

Entering through massive oak doors the visitor steps back in time to a church built in Byzantine tradition. Soaring domes, soffits, arches, pendentives and lunettes are paved with brilliant mosaics. There are 83,000 square feet of mosaic art created by twenty artists and installed over a period of seventyfive years making it one of the largest mosaic collections in the world under one roof.

In the narthex (vestibule) the mosaics depict the life of our patron, Saint Louis IX, King of France, and provide a preview of the beauty yet to be discovered in the main body of the church. The great center dome, which pulls the eye heavenward, and the two lesser domes and half domes, together with the arches, reveal in mosaic art the story of the Catholic Faith from creation to the last judgment. Portraying scenes from both the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, the mosaic works picture men and women of our JudeoChristian history as well as illustrating the more recent development of the Catholic Church in North America and particularly in St. Louis.

The baldachino over the main altar and the Blessed Sacrament chapel to its east are the work of the Gorham Company. The Italian style mosaic work of the chapels and arcades on the west were installed by Tiffany and Company. Created with more than 8,000 shades of color and over 41,500,000 pieces of glass tesserae, the mosaics in the vestibules and main church are the work of Paul Heuduck and his son, Arno Heuduck, while the mosaics in the transepts were completed in 1988 by the Ravenna Mosaic Company.

The Cathedral’s Kilgen Organs are of equal fame. The most recent restorations and additions in 1996 and 2002 were done by the Wicks Organ Company and included a new fourmanual console in the sanctuary, the refurbishing of the Gallery Console (previously the Echo Organ of Carnegie Hall in New York City), new solidstate circuitry throughout, a new dome division in the east transept and several new ranks of pipes, bringing the total to 118 ranks and 7,621 pipes.

The Cathedral provides a visual and aural lesson in faith through its history, music, art and architecture, and is a source of inspiration on many levels to its 300,000 visitors from around the world each year.

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