Introduction To The Liturgy

Course Syllabus

 Office of the Permanent Diaconate

 Rev. Mr. Michael K. Mobley                       

1. Course Description;

The primary objective of this course will be to introduce the candidate to catholic liturgy in its many forms, rites, and rituals and share with them a greater love, understanding and knowledge for the Lord and his presence in the church gathered to worship, petition and praise him.

2. Required Reading;

a) The Liturgy of the Hours General Introduction,

    Volume 1; Decree, Constitution, and General Instruction. (Page 9 – 98)

 b) Sacrosanctum concilium, documents from Vatican II.

 c) General Instruction on the Roman Missal, (GRIM).

 d) Select passages from Holy Scripture, Catechism and Rites Books as assigned.

3. Requirements;

Attendance at all sessions, class participation, and completion of examinations.

4. Examination;

In class oral and written.  

5. Course Outline; 18 Sessions

Prayer;                 

                                Jan. 27         Introduction

                                Feb. 17        Liturgy of the Hours

                                            Feb. 24        Other Prayer Forms

            Time;

                                            March 10      Liturgical Year, Sundays, Lords Day

                                            March 24      Sign & Symbol

                                            April 14        Seeing into the Sacred, Space and time

                                            April 28        Vatican II and other documents

                                            May 5           Spirit of Liturgy

            Revelation;

                                           May 19       Word and stories

                                           June 2          Images

                                           June 23        Midterm overview

                                           Sept. 8          Mass; center and summit

                                           Sept. 22        Parts, GRIM

           Planning Liturgies;

                                           Oct.13          Baptism,

                                           Oct. 27        Weddings,

                                           Nov. 10        Funerals,

                                           Nov. 17       Other Services,

                                           Dec. 1          Liturgical Books Introductions

                                           Dec. 15        Overview, Recap