If you are not at Mass (e.g., at a concert, at a group prayer, etc.), then you may say Alleluia.* If you are at Mass, then you may not say Alleluia even if it is in a song or hymn such as you might use for the entrance, offertory, or Communion. Thus, if you are singing a worship song at Mass, it may not include the word Alleluia.Just want clarrification regarding the use of “alleluia” during worship songs…the leader say we “Cant” say/use the word “alleluia” when singing worship songs, is this true? Or is it just discourage? Asking this because this is outside the Mass settings…thanks!
Yes. Also at choir practice for Easter!So songs sung outside the mass, for example during a youth retreat, the word “alleluia” is okey, right?
We don’t. We use other words and omit that one for a contrast of seasons. Our Gospel Acclaimation is “Glory and *praise *to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”Why do we quit praising the Lord during Lent?
Omitting the Alleluia also includes the Liturgy of the Hours, not just Mass. For the Solemnity of St. Joseph (and for the Annunciation), the word “alleluia” is in brackets, which means one uses them only if the solemnity is celebrated after Easter. In chant books, two responsories are given, one with and one without alleluia depending on whether one celebrates during Lent or Eastertide.If you are not at Mass (e.g., at a concert, at a group prayer, etc.), then you may say Alleluia.* If you are at Mass, then you may not say Alleluia even if it is in a song or hymn such as you might use for the entrance, offertory, or Communion. Thus, if you are singing a worship song at Mass, it may not include the word Alleluia.
Was that what you were asking?
*As I understand it, the prohibition against the Alleluia would also extend to the Liturgy of the Hours and other liturgical actions like baptisms or weddings performed outside of Mass, though I’m not positive and it is not relevant here.