CRBC Commission for Sacred Liturgy Latest Resolutions

CRBC Secretariat (3 Lane 85, Linsen North Rd., Taipei)

Most Rev. Martin Su

Rev. Charles Pan, CM, Msgr. Thomas Pai, Ms. Helene Reichl,

Rev. John Heng, Rev. Vincent Huang, Rev. Peter Hu, SJ,

Ms. Teresa Chien, Rev. Anthony Mai, CDD, Rev. Anthony Lo,

Rev. Norbert Pu, Sr. Clara Wu

Ms. Shing-Jiao Huang

Topics discussed:

I. The translation of 2002 edition of missal

Resolution:

1. It was decided to translate this edition.
2. Requesting Fr. Charles Pan to form a team to translate and edit, and collaborate with Hong Kong and other Chinese speaking places.  Hope that in the future everyone will use the same edition with standard Chinese.
3. After the first draft, consult the opinion of the parish priests, as user.
4. When editing the entire page, the page should contain the complete text before changing to the next page. 
5. The translation should apply to all Chinese, especially for the Churches in Mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan.  On one hand, it should be faithful to the original language which is in Latin; on the other hand, it should conform to the pure Chinese of the Chinese people.
6. The Mass text can be printed as individual sheets or put an electronic file in the CRBC website to facilitate downloading.

II.Since many clergymen and laity are not fully aware of the resolutions on liturgy
decided during CRBC plenary assemblies, there is a need to re-examine the resolutions decided over the years by the CRBC plenary assemblies on liturgy and make a complete announcement.

Resolution:
Requesting Fr. Charles Pan to sort out and arrange these resolutions and amendments.  After revision, draft it as a proposal, present it to the bishops of CRBC for discussion, and request CRBC to make a comprehensive announcement.

III.  This year during the first vespers of the First Sunday of Advent, Pope Benedict XVI will
launch a “Vigil for all nascent human life” and hopes that the bishops of all local Churches will support such kind of celebrations, including the participation of all parishes, religious communities, associations and movements.  How do we promote this vigil prayer in Taiwan?

Resolution:
The theme is “Vigil for all nascent human life”.  Requesting CRBC to discuss and to decide during the Extraordinary Meeting which option of the Prayer Vigil is to be used.  The related documents and the two options for Prayer Vigil have been translated into Chinese. 

IV.How will each diocese implement the training program?  (Requesting the diocese to be
responsible of the commission for liturgy members.  If it is possible, make a preliminary
program.  Hope that CRBC Commission for Sacred Liturgy will provide assistance.)

Preliminary plan of the dioceses are as follows:
1) Taichung diocese currently has training program for sacred music, liturgy etc.

2) Tainan diocese has a new secretary general.  There should be new ideas and plans next year.  When the time comes, the Commission for Sacred Liturgy will be invited to assist.  The training program can begin with the priests, to add new knowledge especially to those who have left the seminary for a number of years
already.

3) Hualien diocese hopes that the diocesan commission on liturgy will do things according to the rules and regulations of the CRBC Commission for Sacred Liturgy.  The training program can start with the young priests.

4) Hsinchu diocese has already sent Eucharistic ministers, acolytes, readers and cantors of the Responsorial Psalm for training.  Hope to strengthen the formation of godfathers and godmothers in the future.

V.   If we agree that the “15th Asian Liturgy Forum” (ALF) will be held in Taiwan next year,
what are our preliminary ideas?

Resolutions:
1) Agree to hold the “15th Asian Liturgy Forum” (ALF) in Taiwan.

2) Tentative venue of meeting is in Hualien-Taitung, but will also continue to discuss other suitable places.

3) A main theme for the exposure trip can be the liturgical life of the aborigines (that includes liturgical space, sacred art, music, and participation in celebrations, etc.)

4) Aside from the Southeast Asia ALF places of members, we can also invite Hongkong,  Macau and other Chinese speaking Churches, as well as Japan and Korea of North East Asia to participate.

VI.   In connection with the rules of fasting and abstinence in Hongkong diocese, discuss if this
can be a reference for the Church in Taiwan.

Explanation:  Churches in some countries abroad have already decided not to observe
fasting and abstinence, substituting it with works of charity.  Can the Church in Taiwan
take this information as reference?

Resolution:  Maintain the current practice.

VII.  Make an outline of possible activities next year.