Sacrosanctum Concilium EN
CONSTITUTION ON THE SACRED LITURGY
PROMULGATED ON DECEMBER 4, 1963
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SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM
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INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER I
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE: RESTORATION AND PROMOTION OF THE SACRED LITURGY
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1. The Nature of the Sacred Liturgy and Its Importance in the Church's Life
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II. The Promotion of Liturgical Instruction and Active Participation
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III. The Reform of the Sacred Liturgy
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A) General norms
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B) Norms drawn from the hierarchic and communal nature of the Liturgy
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C) Norms based upon the didactic and pastoral nature of the Liturgy
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D) Norms for adapting the Liturgy to the culture and traditions of peoples
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E) Promotion of Liturgical Life in Diocese and Parish
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F) The Promotion of Pastoral-Liturgical Action
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CHAPTER II
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THE MOST SACRED MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
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CHAPTER III
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THE OTHER SACRAMENTS AND THE SACRAMENTALS
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CHAPTER IV
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THE DIVINE OFFICE
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CHAPTER V
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THE LITURGICAL YEAR
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CHAPTER VI
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SACRED MUSIC
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CHAPTER VII
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SACRED ART AND SACRED FURNISHINGS
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APPENDIX
A DECLARATION OF THE SECOND ECUMENICAL COUNCIL OF THE VATICAN ON REVISION OF THE CALENDAR
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