Christmas Liturgy Planning Checklists
National Liturgical Council
CHRISTMAS MASSES
□ white vestments and hangings.
□ order of service, instructions and cue sheet in folder for presider.
□ order of service instructions and cue sheet for MC, coordinator, organist, choir director and choir members.
□ people’s orders of service with all responses and directions to assist non-regular Mass attendees.
□ newsletter information about parish activities directed to non-regular Mass attendees.
□ bells rung during Gloria.
□ use incense.
CHRISTMAS SEASON FEASTS
□ white vestments and hangings.
□ Solemn Blessing for the Virgin Mary, the Epiphany and the Baptism of Lord.
□ encourage participation in New Year’s Day Mass to invoke God’s blessings on the New Year and to pray for peace.
□ on January 1, decorate the shrine of the Virgin Mary and sing a Marian hymn or two.
□ use incense to highlight the importance of Epiphany. Can other links be made to your Christmas celebration?
□ use the blessing and sprinkling of water as the introductory rite for the Baptism of the Lord.
