Roman Catholic

on Sunday morning preceding the Divine Liturgy. The service of Matins normally lasts 30 minutes. Both Vespers and Matins are celebrated on special occasions such as Holy Week. Roman Catholic The Roman Catholic faith tradition celebrates the Mass as its central worship service. The Mass, utilizing the Latin rite, consists of: The Liturgy of the Word The Liturgy of the Eucharist Communicants at the Liturgy of the Eucharist may receive either bread or wine or both. The Mass, as well as the other rites and sacraments of the Catholic Church, is prescribed in its worship forms. The source for the modern Roman Catholic Eucharistic Liturgy is the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. The Roman Missal used in the United States is divided into two volumes—a book of prayers called the Sacramentary, and a book of readings called the Lectionary. Anglican The Anglican faith tradition, sometimes referred to as Episcopal, draws its liturgy or forms of worship primarily from the following sources: The Book of Common Prayer The Ordinal The liturgy or form of worship used may or may not resemble the Roman Catholic Latin Rite Mass, depending upon which form is used. Between 1964 and 1967, no fewer than 14 different Anglican forms of worship (liturgy) were developed within the Anglican faith tradition. The Anglican or Episcopal chaplain should be approached for specific guidance regarding worship forms. Lutheran The Lutheran faith tradition draws its forms of worship (liturgy) primarily from the Service Book and Hymnal. Lutheran forms of worship may or may not resemble the Roman Catholic Latin Rite Mass. Preparation of a common rite or form of worship (liturgy) for all Lutheran religious bodies in the United States and Canada was initiated in 1966. Lutheran chaplains should be consulted for specific guidance regarding their form of worship. 2-25