Przygotowanie i przewodniczenie celebracji Eucharystii według instrukcji „Redemptionis sacramentum”

Abstract

There is Church’s duty and constant task to take care of celebration of the Eucharist. The main celebrant is the first person, who is responsible for the celebration and should use all his skills to do it well. There is necessity to avoid any liturgical transgressions and abuses. The article shows the responsibility of the celebrant for proper preparation and conduction of Eucharistic celebration. The pastor is especially responsible for it. Preparing of Eucharistic celebration is presented on three stages: further, closer and immediate preparation. Article presents also functions of priests during the Eucharist. The last discussed issue concerns the liturgical abuses, which are classified by the Instruction as: heavy offences, serious abuses, abuses, and liturgical neglects. Fulfilling the sacred service, priests should make an examination of conscience about truth and faithfulness of their celebrations acted in the Christ’ and Church’s name. Every preside should ask himself very seriously: do I respect rights of the laity during the celebration? Every priest should remember that he is servant of saint Liturgy.