Church Documents

Primary Sources are important in our work as liturgists. This page contains documents from the Universal Church, the USCCB, and the Diocese of Austin. When looking for norms and standards to apply in a particular situation, always look at the most local document first and then move up. If you have any questions about what is in these documents or how to use them in your parish setting, please contact the Office and we'll be happy to assist you.
*Please also note that this list is not a complete list and is always in the process of being updated. If you feel a document is missing and should be added, please let us know. It also does not include ritual books, if you would like more information on ritual books, please contact the Office. 

• Sacrosanctum Concilium 
• Dei Verbum 
• Musicam Sacram 
• Ecclesia Eucharistia
• Sacramentum Caritatis
• Aperuit Illis
• Desiderio Desideravi 
• Redemptionis Sacramentum 

• General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) 
• Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of the United States of America