Lesson 2: Liturgy in General and Liturgical Year Flashcards
Liturgy is derived from the Greek words…
Laos and Hergon
Laos means
Public Work
Hergon means
Public service
is a public, communal, official worship of the Church
Liturgy
Other word for Greek bible
Septuagint
came to be used for the sacred rites in Israel to designate a levitic cult
Leitourgia
Liturgy refers to Christ’s sacrificial or priestly offering
The meaning of the Liturgy in the New Testament
Christ became the _________ of the sanctuary and the sacrificial sacrifice of the Christians
“Leitourgos”
to refer to the sacred rites, in general, and the Eucharistic celebration, in particular
“leitourgia”
who affirms that “when a priest baptizes it is really Christ Himself who baptizes.”
St. Augustine and SC (Sacrosanctum concilium)
In Christian tradition. liturgy means the participation of the People of God in “________.”
the work of God
is defined as “the official public worship of the Church”
Liturgy
is the summit towards which the activity of the Church is directed” at the same time, and “the fountain from which all Church’s power flows”.
Liturgy
In the Liturgy, signs and symbols consists of the following…
words
gestures
material elements
the mystical body of Jesus Christ
Church
Liturgy as an Encounter with God
- Celebration of the Sacraments
- Celebration of the Word during mass
- Reading of the Liturgy of the House
Christ’s Paschal Mystery:
Passion
Death
Resurrection
Ascension of Jesus
Through the ________, Christ has completed his saving mission
Paschal Mystery
The center of the Church’s liturgy
Eucharist
Characteristics of Liturgy
Trinitarian and Paschal
Ecclesial
Sacramental
Ethically Oriented
Eschatological
the Church’s liturgical prayer is directed to the Father, through his Son’s Paschal Mystery, in their Holy Spirit
Trinitarian and Paschal
celebrated by the whole Church, head and members actively participating in various roles
Ecclesial
celebrated through symbolic rituals, words and gestures by which the faithful both express faith in Christ and share in the salvation symbolized
Sacramental
directly related to moral life by empowering full responsible Christian discipleship.
Ethically Oriented
making present God’s Kingdom already begun but not yet fully accomplished
Eschatological
is marked by special seasons in which we celebrate the pivotal events and moments in Christ’s life
Liturgical Year
What are the pivotal events and moments in Christ’s life
Advent, Christmas, Lent, The Paschal Triduum or Three Days, Easter, and Ordinary Time.
is the participation in the life of Christ as we move around the sun throughout the year.
Liturgical Year
The Liturgical Year begins on the…
First Sunday of Advent
When does the first day of advent occur?
beginning of December or the end of November
It follows a 3 year cycle, each represented by: “A”- ”B”- and “C”
Liturgical Calendar
is not to mark the passage of time, but to celebrate and understand more fully the entire mystery of Jesus Christ
Liturgical Year Calendar
communicates what readings the Church has designated to be used for each day.
Liturgical Year Calendar
color used for Ordinary Time
Green
It articulates the special feasts and commemorations celebrated during each season. It communicates the color of the vestments to be worn by the priest during each celebration of the liturgy.
Liturgical Year Calendar
Used for Feasts of our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Saints who are not martyrs
White/Gold
Used for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost, Mass of the Holy Spirit, and Martyr Saints
Red
Used for Advent, Lent, and Mass for the Deceased
Violet/Pruple
Pink is used for?
- Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete)
- fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare)
Green symbolizes…
Hope
White/Gold symbolizes…
Glory, Innocence, Purity
Red symbolizes…
Fire, Charity, Love
Violet/Purple symbolizes…
Penance, Atonement
Pink symbolizes…
Rejoicing
The beginning season of the liturgical year. It is observed as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.
Advent
How long is the celebration of advent?
four-week celebration
Advent is symbolized by…
The Advent wreath
It begins on Christmas Eve and ends on the Sunday celebrating the Baptism of the Lord.
Christmastide
Holy Family
1st Sunday after Christmas
Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary
Jan 1
Epiphany
2nd Sunday after Christmas
The key events in the life of Jesus celebrated during the season of Advent:
Birth of Jesus
Holy Family
Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary
Epiphany
Lent is the period of __ days which comes before Easter in the liturgical calendar beginning on Ash Wednesday.
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It is a season of soul-searching, repentance and reflection in preparation before the celebrations of Easter.
Lent
What are the acts of Penance observed during Lent?
Fasting
Abstinence
Going to confession
Three observances of Lent:
Prayer
Penance
Almsgiving
Limiting meals to a single full meal
Fasting
Not eating meat and meat products on designated days
Abstinence
When does the Easter Season begin?
It begins after Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday and continues through Pentecost evening.
The first week of the season of Easter
Octave of Easter
- symbol of the presence of the risen Lord
- remains in a prominent place beside the reading stand (ambo) or near the altar for the entire season.
- It is the central symbol of the season and is often the focus of festive decoration.
The Easter candle
It is the song of the Church’s rejoicing and simply means: Praise the Lord!
Alleluia
- the Easter song.
- It is added to acclamations and antiphons and may be used as a refrain for the Responsorial Psalm and Communion Song.
Alleluia
- is read at all celebrations in place of the Old Testament
- presents the life, growth and witness of the early Church.
Acts of the Apostles
Confirmation and First Eucharist find their proper place for celebration during the Easter season, especially at the parish Sunday Eucharist.
Initiation
is often used at the beginning of Masses on Sundays of Easter season
The sprinkling rite
ASPECTS OF THE SEASON OF EASTER
The Easter candle
Alleluia
Acts of the Apostles
Initiation
The sprinkling rite
is the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Easter or Resurrection Sunday
is not simply one feast among others, but the Feast of feasts’, the Solemnity of solemnities,” just as the Eucharist is the “Sacrament of Sacraments” or “the Great Sacrament”.
Easter
occupies a central place as the high point of Christian worship. This is the most important feast in the liturgical calendar.
Easter
calls Easter “The Great Sunday”.
St. Athanasius
is that part of the Liturgical Year that lies outside the Seasons of Lent-Easter and Advent -Christmas.
Ordinary Time
The ordinary time begins with…
the Baptism of our Lord
The ordinary time ends with…
the Feast of Christ the King
Ordinary Time is composed of ___ weeks divided into two sections,
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- is the longest season
- Church celebrates the mystery of Christ in all its aspects.
Ordinary Time
is a season of life and hope.
Ordinary time
First section of Ordinary Time
between Christmas season and Lent
Second section of Ordinary Time
between the Easter Season and Advent
when does the liturgical calendar end?
feast of christ the king
designated days of fasting and abstinence
Fridays of Lent, Sacred Triduum