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- adjective Describing
religious acts or ceremonies that are not within the scope of the traditionalliturgy .
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Examples
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The question of liturgical use is one thing, and the extra-liturgical enjoyment of a piece of sacred music is yet another.
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A short piece of music set to Latin words, and sung instead of, or immediately after, the Offertorium, or as a detached number in extra-liturgical functions.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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Book III is about various extra-liturgical functions, visits of bishops to governors of provinces, solemn receptions and so on, finally conduct for cardinals.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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Hence the style of extra-liturgical music is susceptible of greater freedom, though within such limits as are demanded by respect for God's house, and the holiness of the prayer it accompanies.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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As a matter of fact, legislation affecting the liturgy does not ipso facto apply equally to legitimate extra-liturgical functions.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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In extra-liturgical functions, however, he may move somewhat freely.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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No trace of the existence of any such extra-liturgical cultus of the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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As has been pointed out, music in liturgical functions is an integrant and not a purely ornamental part thereof, whereas in extra-liturgical functions it is altogether secondary and accidental, never exacted by the ceremony, and its main purpose is to entertain the faithful devoutly in Church or to furnish them a pleasing spiritual relaxation after the prolonged tension of a sermon, or whatever prayers they have been reciting together.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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But Pius X has expressed himself warmly in favour of singing by the people within proper limits (e.g., in his endorsement of the endeavours of the Società italiana per la musica populare), and is far from being opposed to such in extra-liturgical services.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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Church, so true extra-liturgical music ought absolutely to exclude whatsoever is profane and theatrical, assuming as far as possible the character, without the extreme severity of liturgical music.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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