Ritual Books

Sacraments are enacted through liturgical rituals that consist of sacred symbols, words, and actions through which we encounter Jesus Christ. These rituals are codified in ritual texts, many of which are available through the USCCB.

• Exorcisms and Related Supplications, Appendix II — English, Spanish
• Order of Baptism of Children — English, Spanish
• Order of Blessing the Oil of Catechumens and of the Sick and of Consecrating the Chrism
• Order of Celebrating Matrimony — English, Spanish
• Order of Confirmation (bilingual)
• Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar
• Rite of Penance — Ritual edition, Study edition
• Roman Missal — Altar edition, Chapel edition

In addition, USCCB publishes other ritual books for particular settings:

• Administration of Communion & Viaticum to the Sick by an Extraordinary Minister (bilingual)
• Order for the Blessing on the Fifteenth Birthday (bilingual)
• Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb (bilingual)
• Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest (English & Spanish)