A WAY OF THE CROSS This way of celebrating the Stations of the Cross gathers material from a variety of sources. The script draws from contemporary experiences of sadness and grief but also of victory and triumph. In addition, it uses traditional material and invites responses in word and music. You can draw up your(…)
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS AND RECEPTION INTO FULL COMMUNION WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. PROCEDURAL CHECK-LIST FOR PARISHES. It is advisable to check through the issues below in the early stages of the process. 1. The marital status of the person needs to be ascertained early on, as there may be problems if the person(…)
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS 1. Forgive them for they know not what they do (Luke 23:34) Prelude Behold and See (Handel) Song God is forgiveness (Taizé) God is forgiveness. Dare to forgive and God will be with you. God is forgiveness. Love and do not fear. Reader 1 (…)
A WAY OF THE CROSS This way of celebrating the Stations of the Cross gathers material from a variety of sources. The script draws from contemporary experiences of sadness and grief but also of victory and triumph. In addition, it uses traditional material and invites responses in word and music. You can draw up your(…)
Service of Reconciliation The First Reading of the Third Sunday of Lent (Year B) tells the story of the giving of the ten commandments to Moses. Invite the Liturgy Group to put together a reconciliation service based on Exodus 20:1-17 or Matthew 19:16-26. Encourage them to involve people of all ages, if possible, in the preparation(…)
Pity Then The Child A Service of Reconciliation for Lent Preparation Gather a group to prepare this liturgy. Start from scratch or present the group with the outline of the service. Invite them to fill out the contents in their own style. It would be good to get a cross section of the community if(…)
Reconciliation Service PHOTO OF PEOPLE MAKING UP – EMBRACING. The telling of the story of the prodigal Luke 15:1-3 11-32 reminds us of the seasonal call to return home to the Lord through the grace of the sacrament of reconciliation. Home is where we belong. When we are not at home with ourselves we are(…)
TAKE ME HOME Opening Song Take Me Home (David Haas) All sing: Take me home to your dwelling place in your sweet embrace, ready to hold me in your arms. Take me home, to your loving eyes, with you alone I’ll rise, singing forever, in your arms, take me home. Introduction The story of the(…)
RECONCILIATION SERVICE This service is based on the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:1-7) which is a story about sensitivity and outreach leading to reconciliation and restoration. All aspects of this sacramental service would ideally reflect these values and ideals. Please adapt for your particular situation. Invitation The usual church means of communication can(…)
+I believe in Lent 2013 + Notes on Faith and Art as a way to explore the Apostles’ Creed Together let’s explore some images from art and photography that may give us ‘keys’ to enter deeper into the Apostles’ Creed – the fundamental symbol of the mysteries of our faith into which we are(…)