Unit 2 Flashcards
What is the introductory rite
During which an opening prayer said and the penitential rite takes place
What is the liturgy of the word
Readings from the bible and the gospel are proclaimed
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Through transubstantiation, the bread and the wine becomes the body of Christ
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Through transubstantiation the bread and the wine becomes the body of Christ
Concluding rite
Priest gives a final blessing and the laity are sent out to spread the gospel
Why is the liturgical worship important
Catholics receive the Eucharist at mass
We listen to the bible and understand God
Venial sins are forgiven when receiving the Eucharist
“The source and summit of the Christian life”
Divergent Christian attitudes to liturgical worships
Many other Christian’s do not celebrate the mass
Most non Catholics Christian’s do not believe in the Eucharist
Some Christian denominations have more relaxed prayer services
Vigil services
This is a time of prayer the night before the funeral mass where people can pray for the recently deceased
Funeral service
A mass is celebrated and offered up for the recently deceased
Rite of committal
At the cemetery, the coffin is lowered into the ground whilst prayers are said for the deceased and their family
Aims of the funeral rite
Communion with the decreased
Communion with the decreased - the church pray for the soul of the deceased
Aims of the funeral rite
Communion with the community
The people of the church unite as a community to pray and support those who have lost a loved one
Aims of the funeral rite
Proclamation of Eternal life
A time to remind Catholics that death is not the end
2.3 Funeral rite quote
We shall be together in Christ
Extempore prayer
Prayer form the heart
Allows for personal prayer
Can be done anywhere