Carmel Bulletin, 29 October 2013 In the celebration of Mass the faithful form a holy people, a people of God’s own possession and a royal priesthood, so that they may give thanks to God and offer the unblemished sacrificial Victim not only by means of the hands of the Priest but also together with him and … Continue reading It’s Not Just the Job of the People Up the Front
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Carmel Bulletin, 15 September 2013 The Liturgy Committee met at the end of August. One matter the committee considered was that raised at the previous Pastoral Council meeting, namely the concern that parishioners are not able to participate in the prayers and responses of the Mass due to an inability to remember and access the … Continue reading Liturgy Committee Meeting Report
Children’s Liturgy of the Word has been a part of life at Our Lady of Mount Carmel for about two decades now. What is the purpose of these specific celebrations of the Liturgy of the Word at Mass? The Liturgy of the Word for Children has, as its name suggests, a threefold purpose. It is … Continue reading 3/3/13 – What is the Purpose of Children’s Liturgy of the Word?
Since Children’s Liturgy of the Word was first proposed in the Directory for Masses with Children, many parishes have decided to adopt the practice. Some parishes will not choose to celebrate Children’s Liturgy of the Word at all, but others may do so on special occasions, and others (such as ours) will celebrate it at … Continue reading 3/2/13 – When is Children’s Liturgy of the Word Celebrated?
Last year marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, a time of significant change in the Church. Among other things, it started to put into effect a number of liturgical reforms that had been developing for some time. Part of this reform, which has continued in the years since the council, was the … Continue reading 27/1/13 – Where Did Children’s Liturgy of the Word Come From?
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