Liturgy Corner

20/12/09 – The Central Seating Arrangement

We now conclude our exploration of seating arrangements this week by looking at another which has become more common of late – the central arrangement. This seating arrangement is characterised by the central location of the sanctuary, or at least the altar, in the worship space (hence the name central arrangement).  The seating for the … Continue reading 20/12/09 – The Central Seating Arrangement

6/12/09 – The Antiphonal Seating Arrangement

We continue our exploration of seating arrangements this week by looking at an arrangement found in a number of churches, including our own cathedral – the Antiphonal arrangement. This seating arrangement found its origin the monastic orders, and can often be found in the chapels of religious orders.  This is because the orders have maintained … Continue reading 6/12/09 – The Antiphonal Seating Arrangement

29/11/09 – Things Communion Ministers Want You to Know #4

Please Tell Us Where to Go … nicely, of course!  Sometimes members of the assembly are unable to come forward and receive communion due to health, or some other good reason.  Communion ministers are not mind readers, and sometimes need to be quietly alerted to their presence.  This is part of the responsibility we all … Continue reading 29/11/09 – Things Communion Ministers Want You to Know #4