The St Gregory Hymnal And Catholic Choir Book

PONTIFICAL CEREMONIES: CONFIRMATION, ETC.

Sacerdos et Pontifex

Sung at the entrance of the Bishop, Archbishop or Cardinal ("Ecce Sacerdos" may be sung instead if preferred. )

Gregorian

Antiphon-First Mode

Sacerdos et Pontifex, et virtutum opifex,
Pastor bone in populo, sic placuisti Domino.

RESPONSES
V. Protector noster -- - etc.
R. Et respice in faciem Christi tui.
V. Salvum fac -- - etc.
R. Deus meus sperantem in te.
V. Mitte ei Domine -- - etc.
R. Et de Sion tuere eum.
V. Nihil Proficat -- etc.
R. Et filius iniquitatis non opponat nocere ei.
V. Domine exaudi -- - etc.
R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.
V. Dominus Vobiscum.
R. Et cum Spiritu tuo. (Oremus etc.) Amen.

Note: During the Confirmation, Choir may sing appropriate Hymns: Veni Sancte Spiritus, Veni Creator, Magnificat, etc. After the recitation of the Creed, "The Lord's Prayer" and "Hail Mary" English Hymns may be sung.

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