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Workshop Round 1: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
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At his ordination the priest is given gifts of bread and wine and told: "Accept from the holy people of God the gifts to be offered to him. Know what you are doing, and imitate the mystery you celebrate: model your life on the mystery of the Lord's cross." What is the priest expected to know and how does this knowledge conform him and the people he leads to the cross of Christ? This first of a two-part workshop will focus on the priestly liturgical leadership and will concentrate on concrete examples and practical implications of the Church's call to each and every priest. [Back] |
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The eucharistic liturgy is an action of the assembly which produces an object - food and drink meant to be eaten and drunk. For the full sacramental signs of eucharist are not simply "bread" and "wine," but bread broken and shared; wine poured out and drunk. These objects are, in the first place, the elements of a sacred meal, a joyful banquet of Christians "as the memorial of Christ's life, passion, death and resurrection." The body that is gathered at the table shares the body that is on the table. After the meal is ended, some of this holy food is reserved - for the sick and dying and for those unable to attend the celebration. Because this food is Christ's body and blood, the reserved sacrament may rightly be worshipped, adored. But the action that produced the object must always, eventually, lead back to action - to the assembly's meal, to the body that is both "on" and "at" the table, and to that body - the poor, the needy, the marginalized - who seek justice and need our love in word and deed. Action leads to object - and leads back to action. [Back] |
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Children are not only the church of tomorrow, but also the young face of the church today! We can go beyond preparing good prayer for children; as adults, we can work together with children presenting a model of liturgical preparation that not only reflects a respect for the abilities and ideas of the child at worship but also readies children to take on leadership in the worshipping community as they grow and mature. |
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Parish sacramental celebrations of marriage often encounter a set of priorities which are difficult to incorporate into the Church's vision for Christian marriage. This workshop will take a pastoral, practical approach to dealing with some of the tensions which arise in the preparation and celebration of the sacrament, offering resources for the establishment of parish liturgical policy for weddings. [Back] |
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Eucharistic worship is the source and summit of the Church's life. Yet so often there seems to be a gap between our worship and our call to be a leaven in the world. This session explores the reasons for this split between worship and social transformation, and shows how liturgical worship can form a faith identity which has the work of justice as an essential ingredient. [Back] |
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Given the numerous changes that have occurred in liturgical rites since the reform of the liturgy in Vatican II; and given the realities that these restorations of "ancient ways of doing things" often call for physical changes in the worship spaces we presently inhabit...what are some of the "first steps" that parishes can take towards celebrating the restored rites of the church in the space you have? This workshop will address initial steps at inaugurating a more "full, conscious, and active" celebration of some of our more seminal rites of the church: Easter Vigil Liturgy; Sunday-Eucharist-Infant Baptism & More...come and let your imaginations take wing... [Back] |
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The liturgy is never celebrated in a vacuum. The people of God who celebrate the liturgy always bring their culture with them to the celebration. In this workshop we will explore both the way in which consumerism and modern technology can shape our experience of public worship and the way the authentic celebration of the liturgy can challenge many of the values enshrined in our technologically driven, consumerist culture. [Back] |
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Workshop Round 2: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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2-A |
At his ordination the priest is given gifts of bread and wine and told: "Receive the ..." What is the priest expected to know and how does this knowledge conform him and the people he leads to the cross of Christ? This second of a two-part workshop will focus on the priestly liturgical leadership and will concentrate on concrete examples and practical implications of the Church's call to each and every priest. [Back] |
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This session will focus on some of the key elements found in the documents "Music in Catholic Worship" and "From Age to Age: The Challenge of Worship with Adolescents" which give direction to those who seek to foster responsible participation of youth in liturgical music ministry. [Back] |
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The General Directory for Catechesis calls the catechumenate the "inspiration for catechesis in the Church." We will consider how the GDC "weds" catechesis and liturgy so that the Body of Christ can, indeed, celebrate what it believes. [Back] |
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Have you ever experienced the beauty and simplicity of the music of Taize? Explore ways to incorporate this ecumenical prayer into the community. Discover why people are drawn to this contemplative prayer experience and discuss the ecumenical implications for unity and reconciliation. Those who play guitar, flute or other instruments are encouraged to bring them to the session. |
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The true power and grace of Christ's healing and forgiveness experienced through these sacraments is best offered through an artful, not mechanistic, approach to their celebration. Beginning with the structure and content of the rites, these workshops will present useful suggestions to offer the presence of Christ to parishes through these sacramental celebrations. Special focus will be given to enhancing celebrations in various liturgical seasons. [Back] |
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The liturgy of the church serves the liturgy of life - not vice versa. For the "original liturgy" - the one for whose sake all other rituals are celebrated - is the "liturgy of the world." This is the liturgy that breathes of life, death, and sacrifice - the liturgy we celebrate with all our wrinkles and vigils and dreams. This is the liturgy that Jesus brought to perfection on the cross, for "God so loved the world." We must not forget that what refreshes and renews the church's public worship is "folk religion," "popular piety," the religious impulses that give rise to popular devotions. Many of these are ethnic and regional (e.g., the gatherings in the penitente moradas of the American Southwest.) This workshop focuses on the place of devotions - especially those related to eucharist - in Christian life. [Back] |
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What is the relation of the megachurch phenomenon to the liturgical churches? Is it competition or inculturation? This workshop will explore this contemporary issue in worship! [Back] |
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2-H Christianity in the Digital Age - Nick Wagner |
Digital technology hasn't just given us computers, video games, and more efficient means of communication. It has changed the way we perceive reality. How will this impact our faith? How will it impact our children's faith? Come explore what Christianity will look like in the digital age. [Back] |
