liturgical worship

Question 1

Define liturgical worship:

Answer 1

A structured, public worship where worshippers follow a set format

Question 2

Define Liturgy of the Word:

Answer 2

The reading during Mass including the Gospel

Question 3

Define Penitential Rite:

Answer 3

When we say sorry for our sins at the start of Mass

Question 4

Define Liturgy of the Eucharist:

Answer 4

When the priest re-enacts the last supper and the bread and wine become the body and the blood of Christ

Question 5

Why is Mass important to Catholics?

Answer 5

Mass brings Catholics closer with each other
Receiving eucharist allows catholics to move closer to salvation
Catholics have a duty to go to mass each week (they see it as an obligation)

Question 6

Features of Catholic Liturgical Worship:

Answer 6

-Catholics ask for God’s forgiveness at the start
Readings from the bible are said during Liturgy of the Word
The eucharist is celebrated during the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 7

Name a SOWA

Answer 7

“Through taking the consecrated host we become one with Christ and are united with each other”

Question 8

name a sowa

Answer 8

Luke 22:19 – “Do this in remembrance of me.”

Jesus instructs his disciples to continue celebrating the Eucharist. Catholics believe this supports the practice of the Mass as a key part of liturgical worship.

Question 9

why might some not feel it is as important

Answer 9

Lack of Personal Connection – Some feel it is repetitive and not as personal or emotional as spontaneous worship.True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth” (John 4:23).

Rigidity – The structured nature may seem restrictive to those who prefer a more flexible or modern style of worship.

concerns Over Ritual Becoming Empty or Superficial – Some may argue that rituals can become meaningless if not deeply understood or genuinely practiced. Jesus criticized empty rituals in Matthew 15:8: “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.”

Understanding Challenges – Traditional rituals and prayers (sometimes in Latin) might be difficult for some to understand or relate to.

Question 10

quote for disagree

Answer 10

Matthew 6:7 – “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.”

This suggests that prayer should be sincere and from the heart, rather than just following set rituals. Some might argue that liturgical worship can become repetitive and lose personal meaning.