The

Book of

Common

Prayer

and Administration of the Sacraments

and Other Rites

and Ceremonies of the Church

 

Together with The Psalter or Psalms of David

 

According to the use of

The Episcopal Church

 

 

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Expanded Table of Contents

 
The Ratification of the Book of Common Prayer (1789)
The Preface
Concerning the Service of the Church
The Calendar of the Church Year
1. Principal Feasts
2. Sundays
3. Holy Days
Other Feasts of Our Lord
Other Major Feasts
Fasts
4. Days of Special Devotion
5. Days of Optional Observance
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The Titles of the Seasons Sundays and Major Holy Days observed in this Church throughout the Year
Advent Season
Christmas Season
Epiphany Season
Lenten Season
Holy Week
Easter Season
The Season After Pentecost
Holy Days
National Days

The Daily Office
Daily Morning Prayer: Rite One
Concerning the Service
Opening Prayer
Advent
Christmas
Epiphany
Lent
Holy Week
Easter Season, including Ascension Day and the Day of Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
All Saints and other Major Saints’ Days
Occasions of Thanksgiving
At any Time
Confession of Sin
The Invitatory and Psalter
Venite
Jubilate
Christ our Passover
The Psalm or Psalms Appointed
The Lessons
Canticle 1. A Song of Creation
I Invocation
II The Cosmic Order
III The Earth and its Creatures
IV The People of God
Canticle 2 A Song of Praise
Canticle 3 The Song of Mary
Canticle 4. The Song of Zechariah
Canticle 5. The Song of Solomon
Canticle 6. Glory be to God
Canticle 7. We Praise Thee
The Apostles’ Creed
The Prayers
Suffrages A
Suffrages B
The Collect of the Day
A Collect for Sundays
A Collect for Fridays
A Collect for Saturdays
A Collect for the Renewal of Life
A Collect for Peace
A Collect for Grace
A Collect for Guidance
The General Thanksgiving
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom

Daily Evening Prayer: Rite One
Opening Prayer
Confession of Sin
The Invitatory and Psalter
O Gracious Light
The Psalm or Psalms Appointed
The Lessons
The Song of Mary
The Song of Solomon
The Apostles’ Creed
The Prayers
Suffrages A
Suffrages B
The Collect of the Day
A Collect for Sundays
A Collect for Fridays
A Collect for Saturdays
A Collect for Peace
A Collect for Aid against Perils
A Collect for Protection
A Collect for the Presence of Christ
The General Thanksgiving
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom

Daily Morning Prayer: Rite Two
Concerning the Service
Opening Prayer
Advent
Christmas
Epiphany
Lent
Holy Week
Easter Season, including Ascension Day and the Day of Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
All Saints and other Major Saints’ Days
Occasions of Thanksgiving
At any Time
Confession of Sin
The Invitatory and Psalter
Venite
Jubilate
Christ our Passover
The Psalm or Psalms Appointed
The Lessons
Canticle 8 The Song of Moses
Canticle 9. The First Song of Isaiah
Canticle 10. The Second Song of Isaiah
Canticle 11. The Third Song of Isaiah
Canticle 12. A Song of Creation
Invocation
I The Cosmic Order
II The Earth and its Creatures
III The People of God
Doxology
Canticle 13 A Song of Praise.
Canticle 14. A Song of Penitence
Canticle 15. The Song of Mary
Canticle 16. The Song of Zechariah
Canticle 17. The Song of Simeon
Canticle 18. A Song to the Lamb
Canticle 19. The Song of the Redeemed
Canticle 20. Glory to God
Canticle 21. You are God
The Apostles’ Creed
The Prayers
Suffrages A
Suffrages B
The Collect of the Day
A Collect for Sundays
A Collect for Fridays
A Collect for Saturdays
A Collect for the Renewal of Life
A Collect for Peace
A Collect for Grace
A Collect for Guidance
The General Thanksgiving
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom

An Order of Service for Noonday
Psalm 119
Psalm 121
Psalm 126
 
An Order of Worship for the Evening
Concerning the Service
Opening Prayer
Advent
Christmas, Epiphany, and other Feasts of the Incarnation
Lent and other times of penitence
Easter Season
Festivals of Saints
O Gracious Light
Selection from the Psalter.
Bible Reading.
Canticle.
Prayers.
Blessing or Dismissal,

Daily Evening Prayer: Rite Two
Opening Prayer
Confession of Sin
The Invitatory and Psalter
O Gracious Light
The Psalm or Psalms Appointed
The Lessons
The Song of Mary
Song of Simeon
The Apostles’ Creed
The Prayers
Suffrages A
Suffrages B
The Collect of the Day
A Collect for Sundays
A Collect for Fridays
A Collect for Saturdays
A Collect for Peace
A Collect for Aid against Perils
A Collect for Protection
A Collect for the Presence of Christ
The General Thanksgiving
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom
 
An Order for Compline
Psalm 4
Psalm 31
Psalm 91
Psalm 134
A Collect for Saturdays

Daily Devotions for Families and Individuals
In the Morning
From Psalm 51
A Reading
The Lord’s Prayer
The Collect
At Noon
From Psalm 113
A Reading
The Lord’s Prayer
The Collect
In the Early Evening
A Reading
The Lord’s Prayer
The Collect
At the Close of Day
Psalm 134
A Reading
The Lord’s Prayer
The Collect

Additional Directions
Morning and Evening Prayer
When there is Communion
Order of Worship for the Evening
 
Table of Suggested Canticles
Suggested Canticles at Morning Prayer
After the Old Testament Reading
After the New Testament Reading
Suggested Canticles at Evening Prayer
After the Old Testament Reading
After the New Testament Reading
Psalm 95: Traditional

The Great Litany
The Great Litany
The Supplication
 
The Collects for the Church Year
Concerning the Proper of the Church Year
Collects: Traditional
Seasons of the Year
First Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent
Third Sunday of Advent
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day
First Sunday after Christmas Day
The Holy Name
Second Sunday after Christmas Day
The Epiphany
First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Ash Wednesday
First Sunday in Lent
Second Sunday in Lent
Third Sunday in Lent
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Monday in Holy Week
Tuesday in Holy Week
Wednesday in Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Day
Monday in Easter Week
Tuesday in Easter Week
Wednesday in Easter Week
Thursday in Easter Week
Friday in Easter Week
Saturday in Easter Week
Second Sunday of Easter
Third Sunday of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Ascension Day
Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day
The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
The Season after Pentecost
Proper 1
Proper 2
Proper 3
Proper 4
Proper 5
Proper 6
Proper 7
Proper 8
Proper 9
Proper 10
Proper 11
Proper 12
Proper 13
Proper 14
Proper 15
Proper 16
Proper 17
Proper 18
Proper 19
Proper 20
Proper 21
Proper 22
Proper 23
Proper 24
Proper 25
Proper 26
Proper 27
Proper 28
Proper 29
Holy Days
Saint Andrew
Saint Thomas
Saint Stephen
Saint John
The Holy Innocents
Confession of Saint Peter
Conversion of Saint Paul
The Presentation
Saint Matthias
Saint Joseph
The Annunciation
Saint Mark
Saint Philip and Saint James
The Visitation
Saint Barnabas
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Independence Day
Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint James
The Transfiguration
Saint Mary the Virgin
Saint Bartholomew
Holy Cross Day
Saint Matthew
Saint Michael and All Angels
Saint Luke
Saint James of Jerusalem
Saint Simon and Saint Jude
All Saint’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Common of Saints
Of a Martyr
Of a Missionary
Of a Pastor
Of a Theologian and Teacher
Of a Monastic
Of a Saint
Various Occasions
1. Of the Holy Trinity
2. Of the Holy Spirit
3. Of the Holy Angels
4. Of the Incarnation
5. Of the Holy Eucharist
6. Of the Holy Cross
7. For all Baptized Christians
8. For the Departed
9. Of the Reign of Christ
10. At Baptism
11. At Confirmation
12. On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church
13. For a Church Convention
14. For the Unity of the Church
15. For the Ministry (Ember Days)
I. For those to be ordained
II. For the choice of fit persons for the ministry
III. For all Chistians in their vocation
16. For the Mission of the Church
17. For the Nation
18. For Peace
19. For Rogation Days
I. For fruitful seasons
II. For Commerce and Industry
III. For stewardship of creation
20. For the Sick
21. For Social Justice
22. For Social Service
23. For Education
24. For Vocation in Daily Work
25. For Labor Day

Collects: Contemporary
Seasons of the Year
First Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent
Third Sunday of Advent
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day
First Sunday after Christmas Day
The Holy Name
Second Sunday after Christmas Day
The Epiphany
First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Ash Wednesday
First Sunday in Lent
Second Sunday in Lent
Third Sunday in Lent
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Monday in Holy Week
Tuesday in Holy Week
Wednesday in Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Day
Monday in Easter Week
Tuesday in Easter Week
Wednesday in Easter Week
Thursday in Easter Week
Friday in Easter Week
Saturday in Easter Week
Second Sunday of Easter
Third Sunday of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Ascension Day
Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day
The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
The Season after Pentecost
Proper 1
Proper 2
Proper 3
Proper 4
Proper 5
Proper 6
Proper 7
Proper 8
Proper 9
Proper 10
Proper 11
Proper 12
Proper 13
Proper 14
Proper 15
Proper 16
Proper 17
Proper 18
Proper 19
Proper 20
Proper 21
Proper 22
Proper 23
Proper 24
Proper 25
Proper 26
Proper 27
Proper 28
Proper 29
Holy Days
Saint Andrew
Saint Thomas
Saint Stephen
Saint John
The Holy Innocents
Confession of Saint Peter
Conversion of Saint Paul
The Presentation
Saint Matthias
Saint Joseph
The Annunciation
Saint Mark
Saint Philip and Saint James
The Visitation
Saint Barnabas
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Independence Day
Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint James
The Transfiguration
Saint Mary the Virgin
Saint Bartholomew
Holy Cross Day
Saint Matthew
Saint Michael and All Angels
Saint Luke
Saint James of Jerusalem
Saint Simon and Saint Jude
All Saint’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Common of Saints
Of a Martyr
Of a Missionary
Of a Pastor
Of a Theologian and Teacher
Of a Monastic
Of a Saint
Various Occasions
1. Of the Holy Trinity
2. Of the Holy Spirit
3. Of the Holy Angels
4. Of the Incarnation
5. Of the Holy Eucharist
6. Of the Holy Cross
7. For all Baptized Christians
8. For the Departed
9. Of the Reign of Christ
10. At Baptism
11. At Confirmation
12. On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church
13. For a Church Convention
14. For the Unity of the Church
15. For the Ministry (Ember Days)
I. For those to be ordained
II. For the choice of fit persons for the ministry
III. For all Chistians in their vocation
16. For the Mission of the Church
17. For the Nation
18. For Peace
19. For Rogation Days
I. For fruitful seasons
II. For Commerce and Industry
III. For stewardship of creation
20. For the Sick
21. For Social Justice
22. For Social Service
23. For Education
24. For Vocation in Daily Work
25. For Labor Day

Proper Liturgies for Special Days
Ash Wednesday
Psalm 51
Litany of Penitence
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
The Liturgy of the Palms
The Procession
At the Eucharist
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
The Solemn Collects
Anthem 1
Anthem 2
Anthem 3
Holy Saturday
The Great Vigil of Easter
Concerning the Vigil
The Lighting of the Paschal Candle
The Liturgy of the Word
The story of Creation
The Flood
Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac
Israel’s deliverance at the Red Sea
God’s Presence in a renewed Israel
Salvation offered freely to all
A new heart and a new spirit
The valley of dry bones
The gathering of God’s people
The Renewal of Baptismal Vows
At the Eucharist

Holy Baptism
Concerning the Service
Opening Prayers
The Collect of the Day
The Lessons
The Sermon
Presentation and Examination of the Candidates
Adults and Older Children
Infants and Younger Children
The Baptismal Covenant
Prayers for the Candidates
Thanksgiving over the Water
Consecration of the Chrism
The Baptism
At Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation
For Confirmation
For Reception
For Reaffirmation
At the Eucharist
Alternative Ending
Additional Directions
Conditional Baptism
Emergency Baptism
 
The Holy Eucharist
An Exhortation
The Decalogue: Traditional
 
A Penitential Order: Rite One
 
The Holy Eucharist: Rite One
Concerning the Celebration
The Word of God
The Collect of the Day
The Lessons
The Sermon
The Nicene Creed
The Prayers of the People
Confession of Sin
The Peace
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer I
The Breaking of the Bread
Alternative Form of the Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer II
Offertory Sentences
Proper Prefaces
Preface of the Lord’s Day
1. Of God the Father
2. Of God the Son
3. Of God the Holy Spirit
Prefaces for Seasons
Advent
Incarnation
Epiphany
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Ascension
Pentecost
Prefaces for Other Occasions
Trinity Sunday
All Saints
A Saint
Apostles and Ordinations
Dedication of a Church
Baptism
Marriage
Commemoration of the Dead
The Decalogue: Contemporary
 
A Penitential Order: Rite Two
 
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Concerning the Celebration
The Word of God
The Collect of the Day
The Lessons
The Sermon
The Nicene Creed
The Prayers of the People
Confession of Sin
The Peace
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer A
The Breaking of the Bread
Alternative Forms of the Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer B
Eucharistic Prayer C
Eucharistic Prayer D
Offertory Sentences
Proper Prefaces
Preface of the Lord’s Day
1. Of God the Father
2. Of God the Son
3. Of God the Holy Spirit
Prefaces for Seasons
Advent
Incarnation
Epiphany
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Ascension
Pentecost
Prefaces for Other Occasions
Trinity Sunday
All Saints
A Saint
Apostles and Ordinations
Dedication of a Church
Baptism
Marriage
Commemoration of the Dead

The Prayers of the People
Form I
Form II
Form III
Form IV
Form V
Form VI
 
The Collect at the Prayers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
 
Communion under Special Circumstances
 
An Order for Celebrating the Holy Eucharist
The People and Priest
Gather in the Lord’s Name
Proclaim and Respond to the Word of God
Pray for the World and the Church
Exchange the Peace
Prepare the Table
Make Eucharist
Break the Bread
Share the Gifts of God
At the Great Thanksgiving
Form 1
Form 2
Additional Directions
Disciplinary Rubrics

Pastoral Offices
 
 
 
The Blessing of a Civil Marriage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Episcopal Services
Preface to the Ordination Rites
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Prayers and Thanksgivings