HSC Revision: Sunday Worship

Sunday The Day of the Resurrection The Day of the Resurrection The Weekly Easter The Weekly Easter The Day of the Lord The Day of the Lord The Day of the New Creation The Day of the New Creation The Eighth Day The Eighth Day

Parts of the Liturgy: 1. Gathering 2. Word 3. Communion 4. Sending Forth

Celebration of Faith and Identity “The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is also the fount from which all her power flows.” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n.10, Vatican II) “The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is also the fount from which all her power flows.” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n.10, Vatican II) “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Sign of the Cross) “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Sign of the Cross)

Parts of the Liturgy: 1. Gathering 2. Word 3. Communion 4. Sending Forth

Remembering “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) Readings from the Scripture: Readings from the Scripture: Catholic: “Liturgy of the Word”. Orthodox: “Liturgy of the Catechumens”

Prayer General Intercessions General Intercessions “Lord hear our prayer” (Catholic) “Lord hear our prayer” (Catholic) “Kyrie eleison” (Lord have mercy) (Orthodox) “Kyrie eleison” (Lord have mercy) (Orthodox) Silent prayer and reflection. Silent prayer and reflection.

Review what you know on: Celebration of Faith and Identity Celebration of Faith and Identity Remembering Remembering Prayer Prayer

Parts of the Liturgy: 1. Gathering 2. Word 3. Holy Communion 4. Sending Forth

Thanksgiving “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give Him thanks and praise.” (Catholic Eucharistic Prayer) “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give Him thanks and praise.” (Catholic Eucharistic Prayer) “Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the saviour of the world.” (Catholic Eucharistic Prayer) “Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the saviour of the world.” (Catholic Eucharistic Prayer)

Time to encounter Christ “Christ is always present in the sacrifice of the Mass … in the “Christ is always present in the sacrifice of the Mass … in the person of His minister… and especially under the eucharistic species. He is present in His Word…. He is present…‘Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matt. 18:20).’ (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n.7, Vatican II).

Sacrament of Eucharist Meal - “Take and eat, this is my body…Take and drink, this is my blood” (Luke 22) Meal - “Take and eat, this is my body…Take and drink, this is my blood” (Luke 22) Transubstantiation/Mystery Transubstantiation/Mystery Sacrifice - “Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.” (Catholic Eucharistic Prayer) Sacrifice - “Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.” (Catholic Eucharistic Prayer)

Review what you know on: Thanksgiving Presence of Christ Sacrament of Eucharist

Parts of the Liturgy: 1. Gathering 2. Word 3. Communion 4. Sending Forth

Grace “Holy Communion augments our union with Christ and separates us from sin.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church) “Holy Communion augments our union with Christ and separates us from sin.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church) "The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life" (Constitution "The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life" (Constitution on the Church, n.11)

Reminder of the Church’s mission and purpose “The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognize Christ in the poorest.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church) “The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognize Christ in the poorest.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church)

Declining attendance of Sunday worshippers. The National Church Life Survey (NCLS) tells us that Sunday worship is no longer of great significance to many adherents within Christianity. The National Church Life Survey (NCLS) tells us that Sunday worship is no longer of great significance to many adherents within Christianity. Only 5% of Anglicans and less than 20% of Catholics attend worship every Sunday. Only 5% of Anglicans and less than 20% of Catholics attend worship every Sunday.

Review what you know on: Grace Mission and Purpose Declining Attendance