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    Archdiocese of Washington Liturgical Norms (revised 2010)
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    Table of Contents
    Letter from Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl
    Decree
    Introduction

    1. General Principles
    2. Christian Initiation
    3. Baptism of Infants
    4. Confirmation
    5. First Communion
    6. Sunday Eucharist
    7. Penance
    8. Anointing of the Sick
    9. Marriage
    10. Funerals
    11. Seasons and Feasts
    12. Liturgy of the Hours
    13. Sacramentals
    14. Extraordinary Form

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    Built of Living Stones Art, Architecture, and Worship - Sacred Arts Policies 2010 (PDF)
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