The Eucharist establishes the temporal rhythm of Christian life by means of the Sunday assembly every eighth day. The Eucharist is the act that completes all the other sacraments and such major liturgical acts as religious professionals, funerals, and the dedications of churches. The Eucharist is both meal and sacrifice. Our faith calls us to deepen our prayer life in many ways. In this course we will explore the history and the value of Liturgy of the Hours and other prayer forms.
Every art has disciplines.
Three key documents help us as American Catholics to understand tradition and ritual, at the same time making our worship meaningful to our experience. The RCIA gives a vision of church which sees the Church as a pilgrim people united in worship, service, common life, and sacrament. This course will look at the RCIA and the model it presents to us. This course will explore Sacred Time. It will look at the history and influence of Judaic tradition in our ritual celebration.