1. Going back to the time of Jesus, what is the root of this particular aspect of the mass? Over the centuries, how has this developed into what is practiced today?
As stated by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis, “the word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning public work or work done on behalf of the people” (2014). In regards to the Catholicism, this definition can be interpreted as contributing to the church as a follower of the Catholic faith. The Liturgy of the Eucharist, which was evident in the St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Mass, originated from the Last Supper. This sacred event is significant to the Catholic Church, as on the night of Holy Thursday Jesus Christ gave his disciples the bread and wine saying, “...Do this in remembrance of Me”, which subsequently formed the basis for the …show more content…
The 29th of November 1964 is the date marking the recognition of the Sacred Liturgy. Formerly known as the “new era of liturgical renewal” (O’Toole, 2008), the ritual has since been solely presented in English, in contrast to its prior language of Latin. Furthermore, in celebratory occasions such as Communion, before receiving and consuming the wafer, the priest states “the Body of Christ”, which over the centuries replaced the Latin response of “Corpus Christi”.
2. What processes took place during this liturgy (preparation, procedures and objects/symbols)? What is their religious significance?
On the 5th of August 2016, Father Joseph Dooley led a mass in celebration of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The Liturgy of the Eucharist was traditionally presented, with three significant processes formally recognised as the Presentation of the Gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and the Communion Rite. Following the Prayers of the Faithful, the Liturgy of the Eucharist commenced with the gifts being brought forward to the altar by a student and a staff member. In the Catholic Church, this form of preparation is a symbol of the connection held
As stated by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis, “the word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning public work or work done on behalf of the people” (2014). In regards to the Catholicism, this definition can be interpreted as contributing to the church as a follower of the Catholic faith. The Liturgy of the Eucharist, which was evident in the St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Mass, originated from the Last Supper. This sacred event is significant to the Catholic Church, as on the night of Holy Thursday Jesus Christ gave his disciples the bread and wine saying, “...Do this in remembrance of Me”, which subsequently formed the basis for the …show more content…
The 29th of November 1964 is the date marking the recognition of the Sacred Liturgy. Formerly known as the “new era of liturgical renewal” (O’Toole, 2008), the ritual has since been solely presented in English, in contrast to its prior language of Latin. Furthermore, in celebratory occasions such as Communion, before receiving and consuming the wafer, the priest states “the Body of Christ”, which over the centuries replaced the Latin response of “Corpus Christi”.
2. What processes took place during this liturgy (preparation, procedures and objects/symbols)? What is their religious significance?
On the 5th of August 2016, Father Joseph Dooley led a mass in celebration of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The Liturgy of the Eucharist was traditionally presented, with three significant processes formally recognised as the Presentation of the Gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and the Communion Rite. Following the Prayers of the Faithful, the Liturgy of the Eucharist commenced with the gifts being brought forward to the altar by a student and a staff member. In the Catholic Church, this form of preparation is a symbol of the connection held