Easter Liturgy (MSM) Easter Liturgy

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In the Mt St Michaels (MSM) Easter Liturgy there were many of the five types of ritual (Refer to appendix? : Five types of Ritual) reflected however some types were more evident than others. The Rite of Communication or Devotion was clearly evident in the MSM liturgy as there was clear communication and devotion in the ritual, especially which highlighted the obligation of Christians to follow and be devoted to the examples set by Jesus. The rite of demarcation was also significantly evident in the ritual as it the Easter Liturgy was marking a specifically important part in time and the participants transitioned between two seasons from Lent to Easter. Finally, the Rites of Memorial was apparent in the liturgy as the participants were required to recall, remember and reflect on the death, resurrection and stories of Jesus.
The MSM Easter liturgy
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- Welcome to country which welcomes visitors to their traditional land.
- Opening prayer which formally allowed the participants to leave the ordinary and to enter the religious space and to connect with God.
Preparation - Drama performance which conveyed the story leading up to and after Jesus’ crucifixion and ultimately Jesus’ resurrection (Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 27)
- The purpose of the performance was to allow the audience to visualise and connect with the significant events of the Easter Story and it prepares them about the focus of the Liturgy – which was the events on Good Friday until Easter Sunday.
Climax - Gospel reading (John 20: 19-23, 30-31) which highlights when Jesus appeared to his disciples after resurrecting. The reflection of the key events of the Passion and the messages of peace and joy are clearly expressed in the Gospel reading which is the central theme of the

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