Liturgy

The Church’s official public worship, including the celebration of Mass.

The Church’s public worship, carried out through established prayers, readings and rituals.

The liturgy is the Church’s public worship through established prayers, readings and rituals. Music gives these words another form of expression. At the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, the Catholic Church described its musical tradition as ‘a treasure of inestimable value’ and sacred song as an integral part of solemn liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium 112).

The Church’s public worship, through which Catholics participate in Christ’s work, especially through the sacraments.

For a ‘how far’ judgement, use specific links between redemption and the liturgy, consider other purposes of worship, and explain your conclusion.

Use CCC 1675 to distinguish supplementing the Church's liturgy from replacing it.

In evaluation, weigh the benefits of varied worship against the need for Christ-centred devotion and the priority of the liturgy.

The Church’s public worship, carried out through established prayers and actions.

The Church’s ordered public worship, using recognised prayers, readings and ceremonies.

Nichols describes three main stages: the Vigil of Prayer, the Funeral Liturgy and the Committal. These form a journey from gathering in quiet support to a final farewell.

The Church's official public worship, especially the celebration of the sacraments.

The Church’s public, communal worship, including the Mass.

The Church’s organised public worship, including the Mass.

An established order of public worship, often including set prayers.

The Church’s ordered, communal worship, using recognised prayers, readings and actions.

His planning form includes choices about the location, a Mass or a Liturgy of the Word, Scripture readings, hymns, burial or cremation, and the reception afterwards. These are preferences within the Church’s worship, not a completely unrestricted programme: approved readings are used, and the liturgical season can sometimes restrict the choice. The parish priest helps balance personal wishes, practical circumstances and Catholic tradition.

The Church’s official public worship, especially the celebration of the sacraments, including Mass.

The organised public worship of a religious community, including its established prayers, readings and ceremonies.

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