Part II - We Worship. The Mass Central Prayer of the Universal Church II-1

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1 Part II - We Worship The Mass Central Prayer of the Universal Church II-1

2 Teresa of Calcutta Born 26 Aug 1910 in Albania Died 5 SEP 1997 Beatified 19 October 2003 Feast day 5 September Patron of Poor, Sick and Dying Saint of the Week

3 Teresa of Calcutta Ministered to the Poor, first in Calcutta, then spreading throughout the world Founded the Missionaries of Charity (aka the Sisters of Charity) Administered to the Poor & Homeless, Orphaned & Abandoned Children, the Sick & Dying Built Schools and Hospices Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Saint of the Week cont'd

4 St. John Baptist Con St. Martin Tho St. Joseph Nghi St. Martin Tinh St. Paul Ngan St. Andrew Dung-Lac & 117 Companions Feast Day 24 November Canonized by JP-II in 1988 Martyrs of Vietnam Feast Day 8 November Canonized by JP-II in 1988

5 Part II Week 1 The Liturgy Official Prayer of the Church The Mass The Sacraments Divine Office or Liturgy of the Hours Review

6 Part II Week 1 Liturgy From Greek meaning Work of the Public or Work of the Community Official Prayer & Rituals of the Church Encounter with the Father, Son & Holy Spirit Fountain of Grace Work of Salvation Eucharist From Greek meaning 'Thanksgiving Roots in the Jewish Sedar Meal (Passover) Refers to both the Mass and Holy Communion Big Words of the Week

7 Part II Week 2 Transubstantiation Real Presence Bread & Wine changed into Body & Blood Big Words of the Week

8 Advent Begins 4 Sundays before Christmas Christmas -Dec. 25 Epiphany -Jan. 6th Ordinary Time Jan. 7 until Ash Wednesday Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday Ends with the Triduum Easter Pentecost Ordinary Time Pentecost to 1st Sun. of Advent Liturgical Year

9 White or Gold Symbolizes Joy Christmas, Easter, Major Feasts Funerals (?why?) Violet - Symbolizes Penance Advent, Lent Green Represents Ordinary Time Red Symbolizes Blood for Martyrdom Or Fire for the Holy Spirit Feast Days of Martyrs, Pentecost [Black Formerly Used for Funeral Rose Formerly used for 3rd Sunday of Advent & 4th Sunday of Lent] Liturgical Colors

10 Sundays: Three Year Cycle of Readings Year A Gospel of St. Matthew Year B Gospel of St. Mark Year C Gospel of St. Luke P.S. What about John?? Weekdays: Two Year Cycle Cycle 1 Odd Numbered Years Cycle 2 Even Numbered Years Mass Readings

11 The Mass The Presider & the Congregation Together Proclaiming / Hearing God's Word Re-Presenting (the) Christ's Death & Resurrection Sharing in Communion Consuming the Body & Blood of Jesus The Mass Focus

12 The Mass The Presider & the Congregation Together Proclaiming / Hearing God's Word Re-Presenting (the) Christ's Death & Resurrection Sharing in Communion Consuming the Body & Blood of Jesus The Mass Focus

13 Symbols of a Meal Bread & Wine Table (Altar) Chalice Ciborium & Pix Sharing Communion Symbols of Teaching Ambo Lectionary Proclaiming the Word Homily Symbols of Worship Candles Incense Sprinkling of Water Hymns Symbols of Sacrifice Altar (Table) Cross / Crucifix Breaking of the Bread The Mass Some Symbols

14 Priest / Bishop Presider or Leader of the Celebration Congregation Active Participants in the Celebration Deacon Assists the Presider, Reads Gospel Distributes the Communion Cup Acolytes Candle Bearers, Altar Servers Lectors Proclaim the Scriptures ( 1st & 2nd Readings) Eucharistic Ministers Assist in Distribution of Communion (Host Cup) The Mass - Participants

15 Remember 'Liturgy denotes public or communal action Therefore the Mass, as Liturgy, must be attended by at least one other person than the priest/presider. This person represents the Community The Mass - Participants

16 The Mass is... An Encounter with the Christ Present in the Assembly / Congregation Wherever Two or More are gathered in My Name.... Present In the Word In the Beginning was the Word Present In the Eucharist This is My Body Christian Paschal Meal Recalling the Israelites ' Release from Bondage Celebrating Christ's Forgiveness of Sin Putting of Christ by Consuming His Body & Blood The Mass Some Theology (Light)

17 The Mass is... Re-Presentation of the Triduum Not just a memorial but Joining in Jesus' Death & Resurrection Participation in and Anticipation of Heavenly Worship Union of the Present with the Past & the Eternal Unites the Now with the events on Calvary and the eternal Heavenly Worship Recall our discussion on the Communion of Saints We are all in this together, on earth, in purgatory and in Heaven Recall our discussion of the Book of Revelation Our worship on the earthly plane is united with the Eternal Worship on the Heavenly Plane The Mass Some Theology (a little heavier)

18 Opening Rites: Penitential Rites Gloria Opening Prayer Two Major Parts Liturgy of the Word Scripture Readings Homily Creed Petitions of the Faithful Liturgy of the Eucharist Offerings Consecration Communion The Mass Some Basics Concluding Rites: Blessing Dismissal Go You are sent Forth

19 And Now a Video Presentation on the Mass From the Series Catholicism Episode 7 by Father Barron The Mass

20 The Sacraments: How Many? Rituals Symbols & Words Experience of / Encounter with God Process of Conversion Baptism One of Sacraments of Initiation Becoming 'Born From Above' Preview

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