Te Wiki O Te Reo M?ori - 13-19 Mahuru 2021

One of the ways we can all benefit from M?ori culture is by embracing the gift of Te Reo M?ori in our liturgies. It is a taonga kahurangi, a precious gift, which has been given to you by the Church. Take it. Treasure it. Pray it.

The Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand want you to take the M?ori texts, to treasure them and pray them. We owe that to our M?ori sisters and brothers. Sometimes people ask why we use M?ori in our liturgy. The answer is simple; it is an official language of New Zealand � the more we use Te Reo M?ori in our liturgies the more our M?ori sisters and brothers will feel comfortable and at home in our churches. We are committed to use some M?ori in our liturgies such as the sign of the cross, a simple welcome, and maybe the final blessing. We can and must do more.

From Cardinal John�s column \'WelCom\' July 2016

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A Commitment to Te Reo M?ori in the Liturgy

The following are some useful files for Te Reo M?ori responses in the Mass. Try introducing some of these into your celebrations.

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  • Te Reo before and after the Gospel
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  • Te Reo introductory and concluding Rites
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  • Te Reo for Proclaimers of the Word
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Powerpoint with Te Reo M?ori with all of the above and more�HERE

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Unsure of your pronunciation?

View this Youtube clip with the Manual Beazley Vicar for Maori Auckland diocese, to help you learn and practice the language. HERE

Prayer of the Faithful

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E te Ariki��.�Response:�Whakarongo mai r? ki a m?tou

For the success of Te Wiki o te reo M?ori:�May there be a true desire among all in Aotearoa to revitalize the M?ori language leading to more culturally aware and inclusive communities, schools and workplaces.�

E te Ariki ...

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Challenge yourself

Can you memorize the Hail Mary in Te Reo this week?

For the ?we Maria � Hail Mary and other rosary prayers Click HERE

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Image on main slider: Picture of the head of Jesus crowned with thorns on the main altar in St Joseph\'s church, Hiruharama, Whanganui River. Photo by JM Faith.

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