liturgy and mystery Flashcards
What does ‘capax dei’ mean?
It means ‘capable of God’.
What are we as embodied beings?
We express spiritual realities through physical signs and symbols, liturgical seasons, and holy images.
What does it mean to be social beings?
We communicate through words, actions, gestures, and music.
What is devotional prayer?
It is private, subjective, and adaptable to one’s needs, leading people to liturgy.
What are some examples of devotional prayers?
Novena, Rosary, Lectio divina, Pilgrimages, Processions, Way of the cross, Eucharistic adorations.
What is liturgical prayer?
It is formal, social, and usually led by an ordained minister, comprising the official public worship of God by the church.
What are examples of liturgical prayers?
Holy mass, Sacraments, Benedictions of the blessed sacrament, Liturgy of the hours.
What is the real definition of liturgy?
Liturgy is the official public prayer performed by the mystical body of Christ, including divine worship, gospel proclamation, and active charity.
What is the nominal definition of liturgy?
Liturgy comes from the Greek word ‘Leitourgia’, which means public service.
What was the purpose of the liturgical reform of the Second Vatican Council?
To promote and revise the liturgy to contemporary circumstances and restore its true nature as the work of the mystical body of Christ.
What document was promulgated on December 4, 1963?
The constitution of the sacred liturgy, ‘Sacrosanctum Concilium’.
What is the first principle of the restoration and promotion of sacred liturgy?
The Liturgy is the source and summit of Christian Life.
What does ‘summit’ refer to in the context of liturgy?
It refers to the aim of apostolic works for all who are made sons of God to praise God in the Church and participate in the sacrifice.
What does ‘source’ refer to in the context of liturgy?
It refers to grace being poured forth from the liturgy, especially from the Eucharist.
Who is the source and goal of the blessings in liturgy?
God the Father.
Who is Christ in the context of liturgy?
Christ is the Eternal High Priest.
What role does the Holy Spirit play in liturgy?
The Holy Spirit sanctifies in liturgy, prepares us to encounter the Lord, and makes Christ manifest to the assembly.
What is the Holy Eucharist?
The real presence of Christ.
What are the sacrament matter and form in the Eucharist?
The unleavened Bread and grape wine, with specific words of consecration.
What is transubstantiation?
The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ without altering their appearance.
What is epiclesis?
The invocation of the Holy Spirit to transform the Bread and Wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
What are the effects of receiving the Holy Eucharist?
Intimate union with Christ, nourishment of the Spirit, protection from mortal sins, forgiveness of venial sins, and reinforced unity with the Church.
What is the second principle of liturgical participation?
All the Faithful should be led to full conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations.
What does ‘full’ participation entail?
Attending the Mass from beginning to finish.
