Because liturgy celebrates the saving mysteries of God's love in Christ and is the prayer of God's holy people, it demands careful preparation. The time given to the preparation of the Sunday liturgy by all the liturgical ministers, especially the Priest-Presider, should reflect its central position in the life of the Church. Where they do exist, the Presider's participation in their work is essential. 3.Because of its importance in the liturgical celebration, preparation of the homily deserves special attention. The allocation of necessary financial resources for liturgy should reflect liturgy's central position in Catholic life, while maintaining a balance with other needs of the parish and the broader Church, particularly the needs of the poor.
Most liturgical ministers serve as volunteers.
Parish budgets need to ensure an adequate allocation of funds for the musical, artistic, and architectural quality necessary for effective liturgy. Each church should have a quality sound system which permits all present to hear clearly and distinctly the prayers, scriptures, homily and liturgical music. Parishes are encouraged to provide for the full array of liturgical ministries. This entails both the development and deepening of the skills necessary for the performance of a particular ministry, as well as ongoing spiritual formation. For effective liturgical ministry, participation in and completion of the Archdiocesan Program for Certification in a particular liturgical ministry is essential.