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Liturgical worship Edexcel – Catholic Christianity: Practices Liturgical worship is the structure...

Liturgical worship Edexcel – Catholic Christianity: Practices Liturgical worship is the structured public service of The Funeral Rite This refers to the ceremonies Prayer I ntercession -Praying to God on behalf worship followed in churches by Catholic Christians. It that are carried out when a of someone else. The sacramental nature of reality 1. Baptism-brings sanctifying grace to the soul, is through liturgical worship that Catholics express Catholic dies. P etition – Asking for something cleanses original sin, and links the soul to God’s their beliefs. The Paschal candle only gets lit A doration –Praising God love. Divergent views : Liturgical worship is not as on special occasions. At Easter C ontrition – saying sorry to God 2. Reconciliation - removes the spiritual illness of important for all branches of Christianity. Many we remember Jesus rising, and T hanksgiving – Thanking God sin, Christian denominations, particularly evangelical at a funeral we believe the “The Lords Prayer is the most perfect 3. Eucharist - Unites individual to Christ as his Christians, have less structured forms of worship. deceased person is following prayer…” CCC2763 presence is consumed within the consecrated Beliefs and practices surrounding the Eucharist also Jesus. bread & wine. differ, with some believing that worship should be There are typically three types 4. Confirmation -strengthens their faith to become focused on the Word of God, rather than re-enacting of funeral celebrations: a mature, active Catholic Christian in the world. the Last Supper. Popular piety The Vigil of the Deceased 5. Marriage - They have responsibility for one (which can be at home or in the Popular piety is another name for non- another and one another’s souls. The Eucharist liturgical worship or ‘devotions’. ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in church). The sacramental nature of reality 6. Holy Orders - man receives serious responsibility The main funeral liturgy (in the ❖ Praying the rosary helps Catholics to means finding the grace of God within for the souls of people in his care. Sacrament remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after supper meditate on episodes from Jesus’ and he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant church). the physical world. God is invisible, but gives him grace to fulfil his role and carry out The Rite of Committal and Mary’s lives and can meditate on the Catholics believe He speaks to humans those responsibilities. It makes him the presence in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in grace of God they receive as a result remembrance of me.’.1 Corinthians 11.24-25 Commendation (in the through everything He has created. of Christ in his community. cemetery or crematorium). of these episode. including – bread, wine, water, oil, 7. Anointing of the sick - gives strength in illness, Catholic’s believe in the Eucharist they share the body ❖ Stations of the Cross- are prayed words, hands upon the head, songs, comfort in suffering, and prepares the and blood of Christ. during Lent and even more so on gestures, movements, books, debates, 8. individual to meet death and eternity with Good Friday.. buildings, music, work, love, sport. confidence. Pilgrimage. What are the benefits of going on a pilgrimage? ❖ The Eucharist is another word for A pilgrimage is a religious and spiritual journey to a place of religious significance Holy Communion. It is the Pilgrimage helps Some people regain their faith. consecrated host, which Catholics Catholic Social Teaching Some people are able to face their approaching death. believe has transformed into the ❑ CAFOD- Putting ‘love thy neighbour into practice’ Gives Christians time and space for prayer. Body of Christ. It is also called the ❑ The Catholic Church calls on believers to challenge these situations in the world and to not rest until all of Allows connections with other Christians. Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic God’s children experience peace and justice and every type of discrimination is eliminated. Can help a person feel closer to God. adoration is where the Blessed ❑ The parable of the Good Samaritan. Can renew faith. Sacrament is adored and worshipped. ❑ Pope Francis’ call to care for ‘our common home’. Catechism: Pilgrimages reminds Christians of their earthly journey towards heaven. Key words A Mass to remember someone who has died. Usually Mission and evangelisation Requiem Penitent The person acknowledging sorrow or sin. celebrated as part of the funeral but not always. The Church not only provides a place to worship and Vigil Time spent awake to keep watch or to pray. learn about God, it also has a mission to spread the good Sanctifying grace A state in which God shares his life and love news to non-believers that Jesus Christ is the son of God An outward sign of an inward gift, instituted by Christ in order to give Efficacious prayer It’s a prayer to help and encourage the deceased person. and came into the world to be its saviour. Sacrament grace to a human being. Practices which create a sense of devotion, love and affection Locally - The basic message of God’s love is passed on by Devotions the Church, most importantly, through the whole life of The second Vatican Council-an ecumenical council held between 1962 for God Vatican II the parish (celebration of Mass, sacraments, Bible study, and 1965. A prayer dedicated to Mary. Catholics believe closeness to charity work. Hail Mary Blessed The real presence of Jesus in the consecrated bread and wine. To be Mary is closeness to Jesus. Nationally - the Bishops’ Conference of a country helps either consumed or adored Mystery of the Joyful Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries, and Glorious Mysteries, Catholics to know and share the gospel. In 2015 a Sacrament national evangelisation initiative called Proclaim ’15: Rosary moments in the life of Christ or Mary. A commentary that follows a reading of scripture explaining and building missionary parishes’, was introduced by the by Homily teaching the meaning of God’s Word. Penance A punishment or act of reparation with shows repentance the Church through Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Globally - The Catholic Church is a global presence, a Pilgrimage A journey made for religious reasons. A change in the appearance or form; the unveiling of Jesus as specific department in the Vatican which looks after it. Transfiguration the Messiah alongside the support of Moses and Elias