What's Happening with the Roman Missal?

con·sub·stan·tial [ckon-suhb-stan-shuhl ] Adjective meaning of one and the same substance, essence, or nature.

First of all, thanks for your curiosity! If you are Catholic then you probably are used to saying "one in being with the Father" in place of this word.  However, beginning November 27,2011 you will hear some new words and phrases as we transition to using the Roman Missal.  (Don't worry, this is probably the most difficult word that you'll have to say!)


Q. So what is the Roman Missal?
A.  Simply put, the Roman Missal is the collection of all of the prayers used at a Catholic Mass. 

Q. Why is there a need for a new translation?
A. " The long-term goal of the new translation is to foster a deeper awareness and appreciation of the mysteries being celebrated in the Liturgy.  The axiom lex orandi, lex credendi -"what we pray is what we believe"-suggests that there is a direct relationship between the content of our prayers and the substance of our faith. " Read more here.

Q: In the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, why has "one in being with the Father" been changed to "consubstantial with the Father?"
A. The new translation is more in keeping with the ancient Latin text of the Creed and is a more accurate translation. 

For more information on what specific changes will be made to the words we say at Mass, click here.

Click here for the complete list of changes.