SCM Study Guide to Catholic Liturgy
2. Catholic Theology of Liturgy
Contents
Principles of Catholic Liturgy
- The Roman Rite
- Catholic Theology of the Liturgy
- Fundamentals of Liturgy
The Sacraments
- Catholic Sacramental Theology
- Christian Initiation of Adults
- Christian Initiation of Children
- The Celebration of the Eucharist
- The Theology of the Holy Eucharist
- Sacraments at the Service of Communion
- Marriage
- Ordination
- Sacraments of Healing
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
Beyond the Sacraments
The second chapter begins by looking at the meaning of the word 'liturgy' it then goes to explore key liturgical concepts" the Pachal Mystery, the Presence of Chirst in the Liturgy, the Holy Spirit and Liturgy and Participation in the Liturgy.
Resources
Here you will find links to any Church documents referred to in the text, excerpts from liturgical rites and further material for reflection and study as well as a list for further readings. Many of the links will be to pages or documents (pdfs) within the Liturgy Office. Some links will be external.
Documents
Documents are given in the order they appear in the Chapter
- Sacrosanctum Concilium, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (1963) (pdf)
- Mediator Dei, Pius XII, Encyclical on Sacred Liturgy (1947) (ext)
- Lumen Gentium, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (1964) (ext)
- Musicam Sacram, Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction on Sacred Music (1967) (pdf)
- Sacramentum Caritatis, Benedict XVI, Apostolic Exhortation on the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church's Life and Mission (2007) (ext)
- Understanding Church Documents a guide (pdf)
Resources
- General Instruction on the Roman Missal — a number of resources prepared for the publication of GIRM focussed on participaton
- With hearts and minds — for small groups reflecting on participation in Mass
- Opportunities — a series of resources looking at different aspects of participation.