Office of Worship
& Christian Initiation
Annual Liturgical Celebrations
Federation
of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions 
Representing Roman Catholic Diocesan Offices of Worship and Liturgical Commissions throughout the United States and supporting the liturgical apostolate.
Mission of the Office of Worship and Christian Initiation
- Provide ongoing education/catechesis of clergy and laity
- Offer liturgical consultation and respond to questions/concerns of clergy and laity
- Plan and implement Archdiocesan liturgical celebrations
- Be an expert advisor for the Archbishop in liturgical matters
- Support and engage in ongoing learning about liturgy in the larger church context
- Collaborate with Pastoral Ministries Division, other Archdiocesan offices, Cathedral, Native American community, African American community, etc.
- Provide for professional development of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission
- Network and coordinate archdiocesan liturgical ministries
- Empower parish liturgical ministers to share talent and gifts with other parishes
- Encourage good liturgy wherever it is found
Structure
The Archbishop is the chief liturgist of the archdiocese. The Office of Worship and Christian Initiation assists him in the work of the liturgy.
The Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission reports to and collaborates with the Office of Worship to assist in the work of the liturgy.
Areas of Responsibility
Guidelines, Updates, Bibliographies, and Other Information and Resources
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
- Information about the RCIA
- Update on Christian Initiation, August, 2001
- Bibliography
Liturgical Music
Liturgical Environment and Art
- Guidelines for the Building
and Renovation of Worship Space
- Guidelines for Commissioning, Purchasing
or Accepting Donations of Religious Art for the Worship Space
- Bibliography
Liturgical Ministries
Liturgy and Sacraments
- Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Guidelines for the Order of Christian
Funerals
- Guidelines for the Sacrament of Confirmation
- Rite of Marriage Cultural Adaptations
- Sacramental Policies
- Bibliography
Annual Liturgical Celebrations
- Rite of Election
- Call to Continuing Conversion
- Chrism Mass
- Ordinations
Each year the Office of Worship and Christian Initiation offers workshops and conferences to assist parishes in improving their liturgical life. Call the Office for upcoming learning and prayer opportunities.
Office of Worship & Christian Initiation
Office of Worship & Christian Initiation
Website
Linda Krehmeier
Director
Phone: 505.831.8191
Email
Ariel Mayormita
Music Consultant
Phone: 505.831.8128
Email
Angela Flores
Secretary
Phone: 505.831.8194
Email
4000 Saint Joseph's Pl. NW
Albuquerque, NM
87120-1714
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