The purpose of this book is to bring together for the first time in one volume those rites which are essential to the planning of liturgical celebrations and which are frequently studied and referred to in theology courses and are of special concern to the laity in general. These rites are as follows: Christian Initiation, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Rite of Baptism for Children, Rite of Reception of Baptized Christians into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, Rite of Confirmation, Rite of Penance, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, Blessing of Oils and Consecration of Chrism, Rite of Marriage, Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum, Order of Christian Funerals. As a further aid to the study of these rites a comprehensive outline of each rite precedes the official text. Paperback, 1,118 pages, 6 inches x 9 inches.