Relative to the proper singing of the music of the liturgy, specifically during the Penitential Act, the

Gloria, and Agnus Dei, please be guided by the discussion below::

1. Form A of the Penitential Act (Confiteor)

The Presider invites the faithful into the recollection of sins and, after a brief period of silence,
the Confiteor is recited. The absolution follows and the Kyrie is then either recited or sung.
In the English masses today, this form is often used and thus, the faithful are encouraged to
become familiar with the text of the Confiteor as contained in the new English translation of the
missal. One may observe also that this form is being used in the Filipino masses for the past few
weeks.

2. Form B of the Penitential Act

The second form of the Penitential Act is an antiphonal dialogue between the priest and the
congregation; the priest begins a verse of Scripture, and the congregation completes it. Similar
to the first form, after the absolution is given by the Presider, the Kyrie follows, either recited or
sung. This form, however, is rarely used.

3. Form C of the Penitential Act

The third form of the Penitential Act integrates three petitions (trope) to the Lord Jesus Christ
with the Kyrie to form a litany. The petitions made by the Presider can vary, but the responses
("Kyrie eleison"/"Lord, have mercy"/"Panginoon, Maawa ka" and "Christe eleison"/"Christ, have
mercy"/"Kristo, maawa ka") are always the same.
As the Kyrie has been integrated into the petitions, there is no need for it to be sung separately.

4. Gloria
Gloria is sung (or said) on Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, and on solemnities and feasts
(even if they fall within weekdays of Advent and Lent), at the Chrism Mass and at the Mass of
the Lord's Supper, and on Easter Vigil). Except on Easter Vigil, the singing of the Gloria
immediately follows the Kyrie in Forms A and B. It is preferred that the Presider intone it if he
has the faculty to do so.

5. Angus Dei
After the Presider invites the faithful into offering the sign of peace, the rite of Fraction,
wherein the consecrated host is broken and, on some occasions, distributed into the ciboria,
follows. Agnus Dei (Lamb of God/Kordero ng Diyos) accompanies the rite of Fraction and not the
greeting of peace. Thus, the singing of the hymn should only begin when the Presider initiates
the rite. The hymn is repeated many times, forming a litany, until the Fraction rite is completed,
but should always end with "Grant us peace"/"Ipagkaloob mo sa amin ang kapayapaan".

To facilitate a smooth flow of the liturgy, all choirs are enjoined to familiarize themselves with these
formats and make themselves capable of singing the Kyrie if the liturgy requires it. The music minister in
charge is likewise encouraged to coordinate with the Presider before the start of the mass as to which
Form he desires to use, whether choir will be capable of singing the Kyrie, and whether he will intone
the Gloria.

The text of these three formats of the Penitential Act is enclosed your guidance.
The Penitential Act

Form A English Filipino

Confiteor The Priest invites the faithful, saying: Aanyayahan ng pari ang mga tao:

Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins, Mga kapatid, aminin natin ang ating mga kasalanan
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred upang tayo'y maging marapat gumanap sa banal na
mysteries. pagdiriwang.

A brief silence follows. Then all recite together the Magkakaroon ng saglit na katahimikan; lahat ay
Confiteor: sabay-sabay aamin sa nagawang kasalanan:

I confess to almighty God Inaamin ko sa makapangyarihang Diyos at sa inyo,

and to you, my brothers and sisters, mga kapatid, na lubha akong nagkasala.......at sa
that I have greatly sinned........and you, my brothers inyo, mga kapatid, na ako'y ipanalangin sa
and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Panginoong ating Diyos.

The absolution: Ipahahayag ng pari ang pagpapatawad:

May almighty God have mercy on us, Kaawaan tayo ng makapangyarihang Diyos,
forgive us our sins, patawarin tayo sa ating mga kasalanan, at
and bring us to everlasting life. patnubayan tayo sa buhay na walang hanggan.
Amen. Amen.

The Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) invocations
follow...
.
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy.
V. Christ, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy.
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy.
Susunod ang pagluhog ng "Panginoon, maawa ka"...
V. Panginoon, maawa ka. R. Panginoon, maawa ka.
V. Kristo, maawa ka. R. Kristo, maawa ka.
V Panginoon, maawa ka. R. Panginoon, maawa ka.

Form B The Priest invites the faithful to make the Penitential Aanyayahan ng pari ang mga tao:
Act:
Mga kapatid, aminin natin ang ating mga kasalanan
Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins, upang tayo'y maging marapat sa pagdiriwang ng
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred banal na paghahaing nagdudulot ng kapatawaran ng
mysteries. Maykapal.

A brief pause for silence follows. Magkakaroon ng saglit na katahimikan. Pagkatapos

The Priest then says: nito, ipahahayag ng pari:

Have mercy on us, O Lord. Panginoon, kami'y nagkasala sa iyo.

The people reply: Sasagot ang mga tao:

For we have sinned against you. Panginoon, kaawaan mo kami.

The Priest: Pari:

Show us, O Lord, your mercy. Kaya naman, Panginoon, ipakita mo na ang pag-ibig
mong wagas.
The people:
Sasagot ang mga tao:
And grant us your salvation. Kami ay lingapin at sa kahirapan ay iyong iligtas.
 The absolution:
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our
sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
The Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) invocations
follow...
.
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy.
V. Christ, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy.
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy.
Form C The Priest invites the faithful to make the Penitential
Act:
Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins,
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteries.
A brief pause for silence follows.
The Priest says the following or other invocations with
Kyrie, eleison (Lord, have mercy):
You were sent to heal the contrite of heart:
Lord, have mercy. Or: Kyrie, eleison.
The people reply:
Lord, have mercy. Or: Kyrie, eleison.
The Priest:
You came to call sinners:
Christ, have mercy. Or: Christe, eleison.
The people:
Christ, have mercy. Or: Christe, eleison.
The Priest:
You are seated at the right hand of the Father to
intercede for us:
Lord, have mercy. Or: Kyrie, eleison.
The people:
Lord, have mercy. Or: Kyrie, eleison.
The absolution:
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our
sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
Ipahahayag ng pari ang pagpapatawad:
Kaawaan tayo ng makapangyarihang Diyos,
patawarin tayo sa ating mga kasalanan, at
patnubayan tayo sa buhay na walang hanggan.
Amen.
Susunod ang pagluhog ng "Panginoon, maawa ka"...
V. Panginoon, maawa ka. R. Panginoon, maawa ka.
V. Kristo, maawa ka. R. Kristo, maawa ka.
V Panginoon, maawa ka. R. Panginoon, maawa ka.
Aanyayahan ng pari ang mga tao:
Mga kapatid, tinipon tayo bilang mga kaanib ng
angkan ng Diyos kaya dumulog tayo sa maawaing
Panginoong nagpapatawad na lubos.
Magkakaroon ng saglit na katahimikan. Pagkatapos
nito, ipahahayag ng pari and mga sumusunod o iba
pang mga pagluhog na kaugnay ng "Panginoon,
maawa ka":
Sinugong Tagapagligtas sa mga nagsisisi, Panginoon,
maawa ka.
Sasagot ang mga tao:
Panginoon, maawa ka.
Pari:
Dumating na Tagapag-anyayang mga makasalana'y
magsisi, Kristo, maawa ka.
Sasagot ang mga tao:
Kristo, maawa ka.
Pari:
Naluluklok ka sa kanan ng Diyos Ama para
ipamagitan kami, Panginoon, maawa ka.
Sasagot ang mga tao:
Panginoon, maawa ka.
Ipahahayag ng pari ang pagpapatawad:
Kaawaan tayo ng makapangyarihang Diyos,
patawarin tayo sa ating mga kasalanan, at
patnubayan tayo sa buhay na walang hanggan.
Amen.