FF3: Lesson 1 - Liturgy Flashcards
The celebration of the Christian Mystery
LITURGY
Etymology of the word “liturgy” and give the meaning
Leitourgia - Greek; publick work or service in the name of/on behalf of the people
In Christian tradition liturgy means…
The “participation of the People of God in the work of God”
LIT = ______ (1)
URGY = ________ (2)
- LAOS –> people = laity
- ERGON –> work = energy
What are the Triple Nuance of the Work?
- Work of the people
- Work of Christ on behalf of the people
- Work of God in which the people participate
3 Types of Liturgy
- 7 Sacraments
- The Liturgy of the Hours
- Funeral services
*Note: private prayers [i.e. novena, rosary, and processions (basically popular devotions are NOT LITURGIES)]
In the New Testament, _________ (1) refers not only to ___________ (2) but also to the ______________ (3) and to ______________ (4).
- Liturgy
- divine worship
- proclamation of the Gospel
- active charity
Christ’s priesthood is also called
WORSHIP
Prophetic is also called
PROCLAMATION
Kingly is also called
SERVICE OF CHARITY
In a liturgical celebration, the Church shares in ___________ (1) (worship), which is both ____________ (2) (proclamation) and __________ (3) (service of charity): The liturgy then is rightly seen as an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ.
- Christ’s priesthood
- Prophetic
- Kingly
It makes the Church present and manifests her as the visible sign of the communion in Christ between God and men. It involves the _________ (1), _________ (2), and _________ (3) participation” of everyone.
- Conscious = Fully aware
- Active = Responsive
- Fruitful = Applying things learned in life/Pagsasabuhay
The 2 purpose of the Liturgy
- The Glory of God
- The Sanctification of the Faithful
