The Liturgy in Aotearoa New Zealand
Liturgy is at the heart of who we are as the Body of Christ, alive and present in these islands of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Catholic Church welcomes all people who are seeking to deepen their life with God in a community of like-minded believers.
Sunday by Sunday Music Preparation
With gratitude in our hearts sing psalms and hymns and inspired songs to God. (Colossians 3:16)
Frequently Used Mass Settings From New Zealand Composers
NZSL Survey avaliable
An update from the NZSL Catholic Advisory Group
Welcome
Welcome to the National Liturgy Office website of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand O te Hāhi Katorika ki Aotearoa.
The National Liturgy Office - Te Tari ā Motu Mō Nga Ritenga, assists the bishops of New Zealand in their pastoral, liturgical and teaching ministry. The NLO promotes sound liturgical practice, and ensures the distinctive identity of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa-New Zealand with its Māori dimension is present in the liturgy.
Fr. John O'Connor
Acting Director, National Liturgy Office
liturgy@nzcbc.org.nz
World Day of the Poor November 17 2019
Before all else, the poor need God and his love, made visible by “the saints next door”, people who by the simplicity of their lives expresses clearly the power of Christian love. God uses any number of ways and countless means to reach people’s hearts.
Sacraments & Rites
Sacraments | Hākarameta
Sacraments are visible actions of the Church, such as immersion in water, anointing with oil, or sharing a meal of bread and wine.
Sacraments make the actions and gifts of Jesus present to the Church each time it gathers to celebrate Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Ordination or Matrimony.
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