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2 days ago · It is the Church who teaches the way in which a liturgical act must be performed. I share with you here some ideas that are sometimes forgotten by those who are (or were at some point) a part of a parish choir. 1. The Mass has its own time, not ours.
The Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. The Church is described as having four essential features: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic (see CCC 811 and Lumen Gentium, art. 81). What are these four essential features, and what do they mean? One: The Church is one because her founder is Christ himself: "There is one body and one Spirit ...
The following are some general principles in Church documents regarding the use of sacred music at Mass: Sacred music is for the glory of God and the sanctification and edification of the faithful (SC 26). Sacred music should consequently possess, in the highest degree, the qualities proper to the liturgy, and in particular sanctity and ...
The responsorial parts of the Mass were the Gradual (so named from the position of the soloist, at the steps of the pulpit or ambo), the Alleluia, and at one time the Offertory. Up to the twelfth century the way of singing the Gradual was as follows: The cantor sang it from the beginning as far as the verse, and the choir repeated the cantor ...
Because of its importance, the role of usher has had a long history in the Catholic Church. Referred to as porters in the Third Century, ushers used to guard the church doors against disruptive intruders.
At Mass or the Lord’s Supper the People of God is called together, with a Priest presiding and acting in the person of Christ, to celebrate the memorial of the Lord or Eucharistic Sacrifice. In an outstanding way there applies to such a local gathering of the holy Church the promise of Christ: “Where two or three are gathered in my name ...
Mar 31, 2023 · From attending Mass every Sunday to confessing sins regularly, there are many rules that Catholics are expected to follow. However, it can be difficult to know exactly what is and is not allowed under Church law. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive list of Catholic rules, covering everything from sacraments to social issues.
