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searcher_geoff
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When can the different Eucharistic Prayers be used? Are there different seasons for their use or is it up to the celebrent to choose.
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LilyM
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There are four main Eucharistic prayers in the OF, and it is indeed up to the priest to choose which one he wishes to use.
EPs 2 and 3 are the most common in my experience, then EP1. I haven’t heard EP4 for ages personally.
There are other prescribed Eucharistic Prayers as well - but they are (if memory serves) meant to be used only on particular occasions, such as Masses where the vast majority of the congregation consists of children and the like.
EPs 2 and 3 are the most common in my experience, then EP1. I haven’t heard EP4 for ages personally.
There are other prescribed Eucharistic Prayers as well - but they are (if memory serves) meant to be used only on particular occasions, such as Masses where the vast majority of the congregation consists of children and the like.
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benedictgal
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As I understand it, the default one should be EP !, the Roman Canon. It should be used during Holy Thursday, the Easter Vigil, Ascension Thursday and Christmas since there are prayers specific to these holy solemnties imbedded within it. It also, I think should also be used for other solemnities like that of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption. Then, it’s EP III. While they have their own prefaces, per se, the celebrant can easily substitute them for the given solemnity/feast/Sunday.
EP II should, by its brief nature, be used during the week. One of the ecclesial movements caught some flak because they used it exclusively for their anticipated Sunday liturgies. While it, too, has its own preface, it can easily be substituted for whatever feast day happens to fall during the week.
EP IV carries its’ own preface and it should not be substituted. This can also be used during the week, although I have heard some celebrants also use it during Sundays in Ordinary Time.
The EPs for Masses with Children also carry their own prefaces. However, these should only be used when children make up a majority (75%, I believe) of the faithful. Thus, these should not be used for Sunday Masses.
There are also EPs for Reconciliation. These have their own prefaces. I have heard celebrants use these for Lent, but, I don’t think that these can be substituted. I believe that these can also be used during the week.
I hope this helps. Someone with better knowledge can probably fill in the gaps.
EP II should, by its brief nature, be used during the week. One of the ecclesial movements caught some flak because they used it exclusively for their anticipated Sunday liturgies. While it, too, has its own preface, it can easily be substituted for whatever feast day happens to fall during the week.
EP IV carries its’ own preface and it should not be substituted. This can also be used during the week, although I have heard some celebrants also use it during Sundays in Ordinary Time.
The EPs for Masses with Children also carry their own prefaces. However, these should only be used when children make up a majority (75%, I believe) of the faithful. Thus, these should not be used for Sunday Masses.
There are also EPs for Reconciliation. These have their own prefaces. I have heard celebrants use these for Lent, but, I don’t think that these can be substituted. I believe that these can also be used during the week.
I hope this helps. Someone with better knowledge can probably fill in the gaps.
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searcher_geoff
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G’day
Thanks for the info. I will be able to pass that on. Cheers May God bless geoff
Thanks for the info. I will be able to pass that on. Cheers May God bless geoff
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FrDavid96
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To echo what Benedictgal already posted, here’s the actual text of the GIRM:
Eucharistic Prayer II, on account of its particular features, is more appropriately used on weekdays or in special circumstances. Although it has been provided with its own Preface, it may also be used with other Prefaces, especially those that summarize the mystery of salvation, such as the common Prefaces. When Mass is celebrated for a particular dead person, the special formula may be inserted in the place indicated, namely, before the Memento etiam (Remember our brothers and sisters).
Eucharistic Prayer III may be said with any Preface. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. If, however, this Eucharistic Prayer is used in Masses for the Dead, the special formula for the dead may be used, to be included at the proper place, namely, after the Omnes filios tuos ubique dispersos, tibi, clemens Pater, miseratus coniunge (In mercy and love unite all your children).
Eucharistic Prayer IV has an invariable Preface and gives a fuller summary of salvation history. It may be used when a Mass has no Preface of its own and on Sundays in Ordinary Time. Because of its structure, no special formula for the dead may be inserted into this prayer
- The choice among the Eucharistic Prayers found in the Order of Mass is suitably guided by the following norms:
Eucharistic Prayer II, on account of its particular features, is more appropriately used on weekdays or in special circumstances. Although it has been provided with its own Preface, it may also be used with other Prefaces, especially those that summarize the mystery of salvation, such as the common Prefaces. When Mass is celebrated for a particular dead person, the special formula may be inserted in the place indicated, namely, before the Memento etiam (Remember our brothers and sisters).
Eucharistic Prayer III may be said with any Preface. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. If, however, this Eucharistic Prayer is used in Masses for the Dead, the special formula for the dead may be used, to be included at the proper place, namely, after the Omnes filios tuos ubique dispersos, tibi, clemens Pater, miseratus coniunge (In mercy and love unite all your children).
Eucharistic Prayer IV has an invariable Preface and gives a fuller summary of salvation history. It may be used when a Mass has no Preface of its own and on Sundays in Ordinary Time. Because of its structure, no special formula for the dead may be inserted into this prayer
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searcher_geoff
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Cheers thanks FrDavid96. May God bless Geoff
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