The liturgy is considered as an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ. In the liturgical celebrations, the whole public worship is performed by the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, that is, by the Head and his members. A liturgical feast is a celebration of the sacrament of the Eucharist.
The liturgy is considered as an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ. In the liturgical celebrations, the whole public worship is performed by the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, that is, by the Head and his members. A liturgical feast is a celebration of the sacrament of the Eucharist.
The liturgy is considered as an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ. In the liturgical celebrations, the whole public worship is performed by the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, that is, by the Head and his members. A liturgical feast is a celebration of the sacrament of the Eucharist.
Communion, Lectors and Commentators and Greeters and Collectors 8:00 Holy Mass 9:00 Part One: An Introduction on Liturgy & Ministry 10:00 Break 10:30 Part Two: An Introduction on Liturgy and Ministry
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Part Three: Parts of the Mass and the New Missal
3:00 Break 3:30 Part Four: Constitution and By- Laws 4:30 Home Sweet Home What is LITURGY? SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM Constitution on Sacred Liturgy December 4, 1963 Vatican II 1962-1965 The liturgy is considered as an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ. In the liturgy, by means of signs perceptible to the senses, human sanctification is signified and brought about in ways proper to each of these signs; in the liturgy the whole public worship is performed by the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, that is, by the Head and his members. 1. an exercise of the priestly office of J esus Christ. 2. human sanctification 3. by means of signs 4. performed by the Mystical Body of J esus Christ An exercise of the Priestly Office of Jesus Christ Baptism Centered in the Paschal Mystery Remembering & Making Present In hope An exercise of the Priestly Office of Jesus Christ Remembering & Making Present
SC7 To accomplish so great a work, Christ is always present in His Church, especially in her liturgical celebrations An exercise of the Priestly Office of Jesus Christ In hope
SC 8 In the earthly liturgy we take part in a foretaste of that heavenly liturgy which is celebrated in the holy city of Jerusalem toward which we journey as pilgrims, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God. An exercise of the Priestly Office of Jesus Christ Baptism Centered in the Paschal Mystery Remembering & Making Present In hope Human Sanctification and Gods Glorification Liturgy as encounter with God Liturgy as encounter with the Trinity Father, Son and Holy Spirit Liturgy as font and summit of Christian life Human Sanctification and Gods Glorification Encounter with the Trinity Addressed to the Father Offered through the Son Fulfilled by the power of the Holy Spirit Human Sanctification and Gods Glorification Encounter with the Trinity SC 11 But in order that the liturgy may be able to produce its full effects, it is necessary that the faithful come to it with proper dispositions, that their minds should be attuned to their voices, and that they should cooperate with divine grace lest they receive it in vain Human Sanctification and Gods Glorification Liturgy as font and summit of Christian life SC 10 the liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the font from which all her power flows Human Sanctification and Gods Glorification Liturgy as encounter with God Liturgy as encounter with the Trinity Father, Son and Holy Spirit Liturgy as font and summit of Christian life Through Signs Liturgical signs Words Gestures Things Ritual Memorial
Performed by the Mystical Body of Christ Action of the Church Trinity as Model of the Church Equality in Dignity Unity in Diversity Communion Performed by the Mystical Body of Christ Action of the Church SC 14 Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy Performed by the Mystical Body of Christ Action of the Church Trinity as Model of the Church Equality in Dignity Unity in Diversity Communion The liturgy is considered as an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ. In the liturgy, by means of signs perceptible to the senses, human sanctification is signified and brought about in ways proper to each of these signs; in the liturgy the whole public worship is performed by the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, that is, by the Head and his members. PARTICIPATION
SC 14 Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people is their right and duty by reason of their baptism. . Baptism - origin of all ministries - makes ministry a duty and right of every baptized Minsteria Quaedam August 15, 1972 Pope Paul VI Ministries are established by the Church for the proper ordering of worship for the service of Gods people The call of Vatican II:
1. the demand for full, active participation of all the faithful in the Churchs worship
2. the requirement for an appropriate distribution of functions and ministries in the assembly Duties of Lectors: To read the word of God in the liturgical assembly at mass and other functions; read psalms; Prayers of the faithful [if deacon is not around] Direct the singing [if possible] and participation of the people; Instruct the people in worthy reception of the sacraments; Prepare the faithful temporarily assigned to read the scriptures
Personal Disposition: To grow in knowledge and love of the scriptures To become a more perfect disciple of Jesus Duties of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion To attend to the service of the altar To distribute holy communion in the mass and the sick Exposition and reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Personal Disposition: Should participate in the Eucharist with ever-increasing fervor Nourished by it deepens understanding of it Duties of Greeters and Collectors: To lead people to their seats In charge of the presentation of the gifts and collection
Personal Disposition: Inviting disposition calling others to the Church Welcoming disposition making all feel they belong Witnessing disposition hospitality, helpfulness, kindness