INTRODUCTORY RITESEntrance in silence (without any SINGING) Prostration: All kneel for a time of silent prayer.No penitential act. No Glory.Opening prayer

LITURGY OF THE WORDReadings - Proclamation of the Passion of Christ

Homily

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS: Prayer of the Faithful

ADORATION OF THE HOLY CROSSTranslation of the Cross (2 candles). Three steps:

door of the Church, middle of the Church and before entering the Altar.

Individual VENERATION OF THE CROSS (4 candles)The CROSS and the FOUR CANDLES must remain

before the Altar on their holders.

HOLY COMMUNION

Preparation of the Altar. Cloths, corporal, 2 candles.

Our Father.

Cordero ng Diyos (Without sign of peace)

Distribution of the Holy Communion

Stripping of the Altar

CONCLUSION

The Cross remains with the four candles.

Prayer

Blessing