Worship
Office for Worship
The Office for Worship promotes and supports liturgical life in the Diocese of Grand Rapids by means of ministry training and catechesis. It also collaborates with the staff of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, the mother church of the diocese, to host liturgical celebrations that unite Catholics from throughout the diocese in prayer.
Upcoming Events:
Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
As part of the Eucharistic Revival, all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will undergo training on Diocesan norms provided here:
2023 Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Normas 2023 para Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión
Please select a date and location below. Follow the link to register.
1 PM - Tuesday, August 15
Cathedral Square Center (Room ABC)
360 Division Ave. S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
REGISTER HERE
Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
The Cathedral of Saint Andrew hosts a series of confirmation liturgies for candidates from every parish in the diocese in the spring and fall of each year.
Liturgical Minister Sign-Up for Spring 2023 Confirmations.
From the schedule below, click on your parish's assigned date to sign up liturgical ministers for your Confirmation liturgy. Please sign up by the date designated.
All parishes must check back with Sign-Up Genius before the deadline to make sure all positions are filled. If any openings exist, fill in all remaining positions to ensure a seamless and reverent celebration. Confirmation Coordinators and Liturgical Ministers, please use the following documents to prepare:
Confirmation Preparation Documents - English | Spanish
Confirmation Readings* - English | Spanish
Presentation of Candidates - English/Spanish
Parish Ministers of Hospitality -Instructions | Chart
*Confirmation liturgies taking place on Sundays during Lent will use the readings of the day from Year A.
*Confirmation liturgies taking place on Sundays during Easter will use the readings of the day.
Parish Resources
Communion of the Sick
English Leader card
English Participant card
Spanish Leader card
Spanish Participant card
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Certificate of Mandate
Those who have been trained will receive a certificate card from the diocese. Names should be submitted either by the pastor or director of the parish in consultation with those in charge of training new ministers.
Cards can be produced in English, Spanish, or both. Please specify your need.
Submit the names of your newly trained extraordinary ministers of holy Communion to receive a certificate of mandate.
Instructions for Deacons Assisting at Mass
View booklet
Church Art and Architecture Commission
The Church Art and Architecture Commission is a committee of Catholic professionals that serves the bishop by helping to create appropriate spaces for Catholic worship in keeping with Church guidelines and liturgical principles.
Part of the Office for Worship, this commission is the primary review body and resource for the construction and renovation (including restoration) of churches and chapels in the diocese, from the early discernment process to the completion of the work. The committee meets as needed, generally on the second Thursday of the month.
Church Projects
Pastors considering projects involving their parish worship space, please contact the Chair of the Church Art and Architecture Commission, Father Chris Rouech.