1. The Liturgy of the Catholic Church – The Way We Worship
Chapter 6-Part 3 and 4
Theology II
Mr. Christopher B. Perrotti

2. Prayer
Lord teach me to pray and worship you in all I do and say. Open my heart to your everlasting grace and help me gain the Kingdom of God you have prepared for me. Be with me when I need you the most, help me live as Christ lived. I am your servant Lord, please allow me to serve you and lead me to your everlasting grace. Be my Shepard Lord!!

3. The Meaning of the Word Liturgy
Your text book defines liturgy as coming from the Greek ergos (work) and leiton (“of the people), meaning public work or any work done for the common good.
Since the days of the early Church, liturgy has become to mean public and official worship of God.
Including the Mass and all her official rites and ceremonies-the liturgy is the worship of God by the People of God, His Church.

4. The Purpose of the Liturgy
The purpose of the liturgy is diverse.
It gives glory and honor to God,
Builds up the faith of the people and
Instructs the faithful in the Faith.
The Christian liturgy is the response of faith and love to the “spiritual blessings” with which the Father constantly enriches us.

5. The Purpose of the Liturgy
At the same time, the Church gives back by unceasingly offering God its own gifts of praise and glory to God.
The liturgy is an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ, continued through Apostolic Succession through the Holy Spirit.
As we know, the first form of the Mass was celebrated at the Last Supper.

6. A Reenactment of the Paschal Mystery
By its nature, the Mass, which is the most sacred form of liturgy in our Church is a constant reenactment of the Paschal Mystery.
It is a celebration of the Life, Death and Resurrection of Christ through His Word, The Eucharist and Psalm (song).
When Christ said to the Apostles “Do this in memory of Me” He was giving the an important gift to keep Him a live body and soul in the Church and the people of God.

7. Types of Liturgy in Our Church
Remember, liturgy is how we, the People of God, worship Him.
Liturgy - common official worship - which includes
the Eucharist (Mass),
the Liturgy of the Hours,
and the celebration of the Sacraments

8. Devotions Devotions – private or public prayers which are optional –
Eucharistic Adoration, and Benediction
the Rosary,
Stations of the Cross,
Prayer and Meditation,
First Fridays,
A Novena
There are hundreds of different devotions just as powerful as these. The Pieta is a book of prayers and devotions to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

9. Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ.
It involves "the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us".
In its fullest essence ... Eucharistic Adoration is "God and Man reaching out for each other, at the same time.

10. A Monstrance is a vessel in which the consecrated Host is exposed for the adoration of the faithful

11. Benediction
Is a Roman Catholic devotion including the exposition of the Eucharistic in the Monstrance and the blessing of the congregation by the celebrant.
It occurs as part of the final prayers during the Eucharistic Adoration.
Sanctified with incense, the bishop, priest or deacon blesses everyone who is present with the Holy Eucharist.

12. Pope Benedict blesses the congregation as part of this Holy Benediction.

13. How to Pray the Rosary
1 Make the Sign of the Cross and say the "Apostles' Creed."
2 Say the "Our Father."
3 Say three "Hail Marys."
4 Say the "Glory be to the Father."
5 Announce the First Mystery; then say the "Our Father."
6 Say ten "Hail Marys," while meditating on the Mystery.
7 Say the "Glory be to the Father."
8 Announce the Second Mystery; then say the "Our Father." Repeat 6 and 7 and continue with Third, Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.

14. The Mysteries of the Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
The Visitation Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered.
The Nativity Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem.
The Presentation Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God.
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.
Said on Mondays and Saturdays

15. The Mysteries of the Rosary
The Luminary Mysteries
The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son.
The Wedding Feast at Cana At Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle.
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom.
The Transfiguration of Jesus Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John.
The Institution of the Eucharist Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper
Created by Pope John Paul ll in October of 2002 – He suggested they be said on Thursdays.

16. The Mysteries of the Rosary
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony in the Garden Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies.
The Scourging at the Pillar Jesus is lashed with whips.
The Crowning With Thorns Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.
The Carrying of the Cross Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him.
The Crucifixion Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies
Said on Tuesday’s and Fridays

17. The Mysteries of the Rosary
The Glorious Mysteries
The Resurrection God the Father raises Jesus from the dead.
The Ascension Jesus returns to his Father in heaven.
The Coming of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples.
The Assumption of Mary At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven.
The Coronation of Mary Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Said on Wednesdays and Sundays

18. The Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a popular devotion used by individuals or groups who wish through prayer and reflection to follow Jesus Christ on his way to Calvary.
Many Christian Churches practice the devotion, but the Stations holds a special significance among Roman Catholics.
It is one of the most important devotions honoring the passion of Jesus during the Lenten Season.

19. The Stations of the Cross –”Via Crutis”
The most important reason for making the Stations of the Cross is that it is a powerful way to contemplate, and enter into, the mystery of Jesus' gift of himself to us.
In the 1500's, villages all over Europe started creating "replicas" of the way of the cross, with small shrines commemorating the places along the route in Jerusalem.
Eventually, these shrines became the set of 14 stations we now know and were placed in almost every Catholic Church in the world.

22. Novena
A novena is a series of prayers that are said for nine straight days, usually as a prayer of petition but sometimes as a prayer of thanksgiving.
The nine days recall the nine days that the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary spent in prayer between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost Sunday

23. First Fridays
First Friday devotions among Catholics are related to devotion to the Sacred Heart of Christ.
First Friday practices date to the last decades of the 17th century, when Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary and spoke to her of His Sacred Heart.

24. Promise to St. Margaret Mary
In the excess of the mercy of my Heart, I promise you that my all powerful love will grant to all those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and my Heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour.

25. First Friday Mass
Holy Mass on Friday is devoted to the Sacred Heart and to the Precious Blood of Jesus. Due in part to the promise revealed by Christ to St. Margaret Mary, attending Mass on the First nine Fridays of the month is a popular novena among many Catholics.
There are many Novenas dedicated to almost every cause. In this powerful devotion, Christ reveals the great power of the Eucharist and prayer in our lives.

26. The Sacred Heart of Jesus a special Novena celebrated on the first Fridays of each month.

27. The Celebration of The Mass
The Mass is the Central Act and most important form of Worship in the Catholic Church.
As far back as the Acts of the Apostles and Saint Paul's epistles, we find descriptions of the Christian community gathering to celebrate the Lord's Supper, The Holy Eucharist.

28. The Celebration of The Mass
The Third Commandment tells us to keep holy the Sabbath Day.
For Catholics, that day of worship is Sunday by participating in the Mass.
As we have studied the Paschal Mystery, through the Celebration of the Mass, we have an opportunity to share in the glory of Christ’s death and resurrection and receive Him in body and soul through the Eucharist.

29. “Do this in Memory of Me”
At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us the greatest gift, His Body and Blood in the form of the Eucharist.
No other grace from God exceeds the power of the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
He kept his promise when he said…”I will always be with you” by allowing us to share in the Eucharist at the Mass, a celebration of the Paschal Mystery.

30. The Power of Prayer
“When two or three are gathered in my name, I am there” – Jesus’ great promise to all of us!
Prayer can be formal as discussed earlier in the presentation or it can be personal.
We have been talking all week about how Jesus is calling us all to have a personal relationship with Him.
Prayer is the conduit which makes this happen!

31. Jesus taught us to Pray
He gave us the “Our Father” a prayer we all share with Him.
He also speaks to us through the Mass, Sacraments, our friends, parents and neighbors.
God calls us to Himself in many ways, service to others and acts of kindness.
Live as Christ lived, be Christ like, let Christ into our lives.

32. God Calls us to Worship As we worship God, we share in His graces.
That gift of grace is the food for our soul that allows us to share in His Kingdom.
That is what He pines for all of us, come follow Me, let Me comfort you, rejoice in My love.
That is the Kingdom of God, His home in which He wants to share with all who want it.
Through Worship, we say yes Lord, Amen!!!!

33. Final Mediation
Saint Paul tells is in a number of his epistles that we are earthen vessels, a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit. Through worship, we validate God in our lives and the communion of the Church.
Ask the Lord today to open up your hearts to be that dwelling place for Him to thrive.