https://www.ccsbparish.org https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-may-almighty-god-have-mercy-on-us In the liturgy, God pardons sinners through the words of absolution. The word absolution appears in two distinct places in the liturgy. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Absolution.jpg"/> </div> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:48:46 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-may-almighty-god-have-mercy-on-us thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-lord-have-mercy-on-us Near the beginning of Mass, the priest leads the people in the Penitential Act, in which all acknowledge their sins and place their trust in God's mercy. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Penitential+Act.png"/> </div> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:37 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-lord-have-mercy-on-us thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-i-saw-water-flowing On Sundays, the Rite for the Blessing and Sprinkling of Water may replace the Penitential Act at Mass. After the Sign of the Cross and the Greeting, the priest blesses water prepared in a vessel. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Sprinkling+Rite.png"/> </div> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:53:54 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-i-saw-water-flowing thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-greeting-in-the-lord When the priest greets the people at the beginning of Mass, he has three options. The simplest is "The Lord be with you," which has biblical origin in the Book of Ruth (2:4). <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Greeting.png"/> </div> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:26:04 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-greeting-in-the-lord thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-signing-ourselves-with-the-cross Each Mass begins with the Sign of the Cross. The priest says, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit," and the people answer, "Amen." <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Sign+of+the+Cross.png"/> </div> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:05:22 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-signing-ourselves-with-the-cross thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-beginning-mass-in-song As Mass begins, everyone stands to sing a song. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal calls this the Entrance Chant. <div> <a href="/"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Entrance-Chant-c1a75a02.png"/> </a> </div> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:07:56 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-beginning-mass-in-song thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-processing-with-the-cross When a minister carries a Cross in procession at the beginning of the Mass, it customarily faces forward. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Direction+of+the+Cross.png"/> </div> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:09:31 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-processing-with-the-cross thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-beginning-mass-together The Introductory Rites help the assembly become a worshiping community. They also prepare us to hear God's word and celebrate the Eucharist. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Introductory+Rites.png"/> </div> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:53:31 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-beginning-mass-together thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-gathering-as-one If friends invite you to dinner at 7, you understand that the meal may not begin until 7:30 or 8:00. Of course, you should get there close to seven because what happens before the meal is an important part of the meal itself. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Gathering.png"/> </div> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:50:21 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-gathering-as-one thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-for-i-was-sick-and-you-visited-me Those who visit the sick should help them to pray, sharing with them the Word of God proclaimed in the assembly from which their sickness has separated them. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Visiting+the+Sick.png"/> </div> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:18:10 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-for-i-was-sick-and-you-visited-me thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-oil-for-anointing-of-the-sick The Oil of the Sick is used for a sacrament in the Catholic Church. Traditional it is olive oil, but any vegetable oil will suffice. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Oil+of+the+Sick.png"/> </div> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:13:20 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-oil-for-anointing-of-the-sick thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-change-in-the-sacrament-of-anointing-of-the-sick If you've witnessed the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick lately, you know anointing isn't what it used to be. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Last+Rites.png"/> </div> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-change-in-the-sacrament-of-anointing-of-the-sick thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-celebrating-an-anniversary On special anniversaries, a married couple may wish to celebrate their union with a blessing at church. Although many parishes organize a "renewal of vows," the liturgy of the Church has always avoided precisely that ceremony. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Wedding+Anniversaries.png"/> </div> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:49:38 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-celebrating-an-anniversary thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-marrying-someone-of-a-different-religion A Catholic may marry a non-Christian if the proper approvals have been made. Even a catechumen may marry a non-Christian in a Catholic ceremony. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Marrying+a+Non-Christian.png"/> </div> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:15:52 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-marrying-someone-of-a-different-religion thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-marrying-someone-of-a-different-denomination Sometimes a Catholic engaged to a person of a different faith wishes to have the marriage in the fiance's church. Many Catholics believe that this can be done as long as a priest is present for the ceremony. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Dispensation+from+Form.png"/> </div> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:42:03 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-marrying-someone-of-a-different-denomination thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-bringing-a-marriage-into-the-church A couple who were married outside the Catholic Church, but who want the Church's approval of their marriage may do so later in a ceremony they popularly call a blessing. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Week+12+-+Convalidation.png"/> </div> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:07:18 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-bringing-a-marriage-into-the-church thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-praising-the-lord-in-song When engaged couples think about music for their wedding, they often want music they've heard at the weddings of their friends. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Week+11+-+Catholic+Wedding+Music.png"/> </div> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:42:16 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-praising-the-lord-in-song thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-sacrament-of-matrimony-outside-of-mass Having a Catholic wedding doesn't have to mean having a Catholic Mass. You can celebrate a Catholic marriage in your parish church with a service that does not include a full Mass. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Week+10+-+Weddings+Without+Mass.png"/> </div> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:15:16 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-sacrament-of-matrimony-outside-of-mass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-outpouring-of-the-holy-spirit Newly added to the Catholic marriage rite is a prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the bride and groom. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Week+9+-+Nuptial+Epiclesis.png"/> </div> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:12:05 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-outpouring-of-the-holy-spirit thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-let-us-bless-the-lord The congregation at a Catholic wedding sings an acclamation of praise to God right after the groom and bride exchange their consent and the priest or deacon receives their consent. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Wedding+Acclamation.png"/> </div> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:32 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-let-us-bless-the-lord thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-exchange-of-rings During the Catholic wedding liturgy, the couple exchanges rings as a sign of their new union. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Blessing+of+Rings.png"/> </div> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:37:25 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-exchange-of-rings thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-importance-of-i-do "I do," he says. "I do," says she. But only if the couple opts for it. We have several different versions of giving consent to the covenant of marriage. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Consent.png"/> </div> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:25:26 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-importance-of-i-do thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-word-of-the-lord-at-weddings The Scriptures you hear at weddings usually come from a collection of texts specially chosen for the occasion. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Scripture+at+Weddings.png"/> </div> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:58:58 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-word-of-the-lord-at-weddings thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-here-comes-the-bride The music that opens a Catholic wedding sets the tone for the celebration. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Wedding+March.png"/> </div> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:39:07 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-here-comes-the-bride thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-wedding-march Trivia Question: How does the Order of Celebrating Matrimony, the official Catholic liturgical book for weddings, describe the wedding procession? <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/The+Wedding+Procession.png"/> </div> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:38 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-wedding-march thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-where-should-parents-sit-at-weddings Before the wedding procession begins, the parents of the groom and the mother of the bride are customarily escorted down the aisle to take their places in the first row. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Seating+Parents+at+Weddings.png"/> </div> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:47:55 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-where-should-parents-sit-at-weddings thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-does-my-wedding-need-to-be-extravagant A Catholic wedding can be a simple affair. When people think of a Catholic wedding, they often imagine an extravagant event. . . <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Simple+Catholic+Wedding.png"/> </div> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:36:24 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-does-my-wedding-need-to-be-extravagant thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-choosing-a-new-name A Catholic is called by name during the administration of Confirmation. A bishop or priest anoints the forehead of the one being confirmed and says, “N., be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> CONFIRMATION NAME </strong> </p> <p> <strong> <span>  </span> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> A Catholic </strong> <span> is called by name during the administration of Confirmation. A bishop or priest anoints the forehead of the one being confirmed and says, “N., be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” ( </span> <span> Order of Confirmation </span> <span> , 27). </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Some people claim a new name at Confirmation, but this practice appears nowhere in the canon law or the liturgical law of the Church. The Rite of Confirmation seems to have the Baptismal name in mind. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The origins of choosing a Confirmation name are not clear. Centuries ago, a bishop could impart a new name on someone whose given name seemed inappropriate for Christianity. In later years, those preparing for Confirmation were urged to adopt a new patron saint. As the age for Confirmation rose during the twentieth century, the choice of a new name fit the growing opinion that Confirmation signified the self-appropriation of faith received in infancy. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Confirmation may be conferred on many different occasions, but only once in a person’s life. When adults or children of catechetical age are baptized, they are confirmed in the same ceremony. When Catholic infants are baptized, they celebrate Confirmation at a later age. When baptized people wish to enter the full communion of the Catholic Church, they are confirmed at the same time. In danger of death, anyone, even an infant, may be confirmed. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> </p> <p> <span> In none of these instances does the Order of Confirmation call for a new name. Instead, the rite draws connections to the Baptismal ceremony. If Confirmation follows Baptism immediately, it may take place at the font. If it is conferred years after Baptism, the godparents should return as the Confirmation sponsors, and Baptismal vows are renewed. For these reasons, the best Confirmation name is the Baptismal name.  </span> </p> </div> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:20:24 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-choosing-a-new-name thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-do-you-believe-in-god During the celebration of Confirmation, instead of professing the Creed, those to be confirmed follow a special form of the renewal of Baptismal promises. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Confirmation+Creed.png"/> </div> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:06:26 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-do-you-believe-in-god thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-confirming-our-faith The ways of celebrating Confirmation vary as much as the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some people celebrate Confirmation in their adolescence after many months of catechesis and service. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Confirmation-aaf95c0f.png"/> </div> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:55:31 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-confirming-our-faith thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-joys-of-easter-and-the-eucharist Going to Communion is a treasured privilege among Roman Catholics. Most of the faithful present themselves for the Eucharist at every Mass they attend. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Easter+Duty.png"/> </div> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:55:41 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-joys-of-easter-and-the-eucharist thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-dress-to-impress Girls sharing Communion for the first time traditionally wear a white dress and veil. But the tradition is fairly recent, and the garment is not required. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/First+Communion+Dress.png"/> </div> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:33:19 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-dress-to-impress thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-how-do-we-prepare-for-first-communion To share in Communion for the first time, children must have "sufficient knowledge and careful preparation so as to understand the mystery of Christ according to their capacity." <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/First+Communion+Requirements.png"/> </div> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:32:39 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-how-do-we-prepare-for-first-communion thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-should-i-go-to-confession-before-going-to-communion "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof," we say. Then we go to Communion anyway. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Confession+Before+Communion.png"/> </div> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:22:45 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-should-i-go-to-confession-before-going-to-communion thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-what-happens-if-there-isn-t-a-priest-for-mass When you cannot participate at Mass, you may share Holy Communion at a Communion service. These services originated for those who were unable to attend the Eucharist due to illness. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Communion+Services.png"/> </div> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:01:29 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-what-happens-if-there-isn-t-a-priest-for-mass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-can-i-receive-communion-twice-in-a-day Catholics usually share Communion at Mass no more than once a day. The Catholic faithful gather once a week and share Communion at the Sunday Eucharist. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Communion+Twice.png"/> </div> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:01:50 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-can-i-receive-communion-twice-in-a-day thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-why-closed-communion Visitors to Catholic parishes often complain that they may not join in Communion at Mass. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Catholic+Communion.png"/> </div> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:19:42 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-why-closed-communion thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-fruits-of-the-earth As a wag has said, it's easier to believe that bread really becomes the Body of Christ than it is to believe that the host is really bread. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Baked+Bread.png"/> </div> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:32:09 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-fruits-of-the-earth thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-bread-and-cup-the-body-and-blood Bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ during the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Bread-+Cup-+Body-+Blood.png"/> </div> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:40:30 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-bread-and-cup-the-body-and-blood thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-really-and-truly-present Catholics hold strongly the belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Real+Presence.png"/> </div> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:12:42 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-really-and-truly-present thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-lord-i-am-not-worthy "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof," we say. Then we go to Communion anyways. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Confession+Before+Communion.png"/> </div> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:44:25 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-lord-i-am-not-worthy thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-preparing-our-hearts-for-christ-s-birth Many Catholics go to Confession as part of their preparation for Christmas. A lot of people who shop, bake, mail, and party throughout December know there is a deeper reason for all this activity. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Christmas+Confession.png"/> </div> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:16:37 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-preparing-our-hearts-for-christ-s-birth thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-reconciliation-for-all The Catholic Church encourages all members to confess sins, but many senior citizens find themselves in a bind. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Senior+Citz+Penance.png"/> </div> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:16:04 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-reconciliation-for-all thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-repairing-what-is-broken After we confess our sins, it is customary for the priest to recommend an Act of Penance or some "satisfaction" for the offenses. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Act+of+Penance.png"/> </div> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:26:17 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-repairing-what-is-broken thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-let-s-practice-reconciliation The Catholic Church treasures the Sacrament of Penance. Many parishes offer a communal celebration of penance, especially during Advent or Lent. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Reconciliation.png"/> </div> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:47:12 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-let-s-practice-reconciliation thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-do-you-believe-in-god-the-father-almighty Whenever Catholics celebrate Baptism at Mass, all the faithful renew their Baptismal promises. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Renewal+of+Baptismal+Pomises.png"/> </div> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:59:26 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-do-you-believe-in-god-the-father-almighty thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-baptismal-certificates After you were baptized, your name was inscribed in the Baptism register of the Catholic parish where the event took place. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Baptismal+Cert.png"/> </div> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:20:28 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-baptismal-certificates thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-baptisms-in-times-of-emergency Parents of a newborn sometimes discover that their child, tragically, may not live long enough to be brough to church for Baptism. In the sadness of this moment, the Church longs to comfort parents by keeping Baptism as close as a cup of water. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Emergency+Baptism.png"/> </div> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:52:34 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-baptisms-in-times-of-emergency thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-parents-what-do-you-ask-of-god-s-church At the start of a Baptism, parents hear two questions. The first is, "What name do you give your child?" (Order of Baptism for Children, 37). <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Parent+Questions-282414c7.png"/> </div> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:52:28 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-parents-what-do-you-ask-of-god-s-church thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-why-god-parents Everyone baptized into the Church receives a godparent. Godparents assist the baptized "to lead a Christian life in harmony with Baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations connected with it" (Code of Canon Law, 872). <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Godparents.png"/> </div> Fri, 30 May 2025 17:48:29 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-why-god-parents thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-immersed-in-christ Baptism in the Catholic Church may be administered by immersion or pouring. The two options are always listed in that order, indicating a preference for Baptism by immersion, even though pouring is more commonly practiced. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Immersion.png"/> </div> Fri, 23 May 2025 20:31:29 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-immersed-in-christ thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-clothed-in-white Easter Bonnets and other finery perk us all up for the feast, but the most significant article of clothing in Easter Time is the white garment worn by the newly baptized. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Baptismal+Garment.png"/> </div> Fri, 16 May 2025 13:44:32 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-clothed-in-white thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-receiving-the-light-of-christ Newly baptized persons each receive a lighted candle. The candle signifies that they have been enlightened by Christ and are to walk in His light until they meet Him in Heaven. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Baptism+Candle.png"/> </div> Fri, 09 May 2025 13:35:57 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-receiving-the-light-of-christ thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-i-baptize-you The Minister who baptizes someone calls the person by name and says these words: "N. I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Baptismal+Formula.png"/> </div> Fri, 02 May 2025 15:37:30 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-i-baptize-you thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-use-of-chrism-in-the-church Chrism is the most special of all the oils used for Catholic sacraments and rituals. Traditionally, it is olive oil enhanced with balsam, a perfume. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Chrism.png"/> </div> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:13:54 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-use-of-chrism-in-the-church thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-christ-is-risen-alleluia-alleluia On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. On this day, the disciples saw the empty tomb, and the Risen Christ began to appear to them. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Easter.JPG"/> </div> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:50:17 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-christ-is-risen-alleluia-alleluia thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-exult-let-them-exult-the-hosts-of-heaven On special family days you bring out the best stuff - decorations, place settings and clothes that don't get used on other days of the year. We keep some treasures hidden away and bring them out for only the most important occasions. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Exultet.png"/> </div> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:34:39 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-exult-let-them-exult-the-hosts-of-heaven thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-this-is-the-night The Easter Vigil is the most important Mass of the year. In the complete ranking of all Catholic Church celebrations, the Triduum occupies the top spot. The Triduum, which begins with Holy Thursday's Mass of the Lord's Supper, concludes with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Easter+Vigil.png"/> </div> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:51:17 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-this-is-the-night thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-stillness-of-holy-saturday Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. On this day, the Church recalls the period between the burial and the Resurrection of Jesus. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Holy+Saturday.png"/> </div> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:19:49 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-stillness-of-holy-saturday thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/adoring-the-cross One of the most impressive parts of the Good Friday Liturgy is when the faithful come forward to show their respect for the Cross of Christ. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Adoration+of+Cross.png"/> </div> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:12:58 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/adoring-the-cross thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-cross-of-christ On Good Friday, should the liturgy feature the use of a Cross or a Crucifix? In practice, either one is acceptable. Although, the long tradition at St. Peter's Basilica is to use a Crucifix, the official rubrics of Good Friday simply use the word Cross. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Cross+Good+Friday.png"/> </div> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:26:51 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-cross-of-christ thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-behold-the-wood-of-the-cross The Church solemnly observes Good Friday with a special liturgy called the Celebration of the Lord's Passion. It should take place at 3 pm, but another time may be chosen. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Good+Friday.png"/> </div> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:45:53 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-behold-the-wood-of-the-cross thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-servant-of-all "No shirt, no shoes, no service." Restaurants often display this sign to show who's not welcome at their table. A sign at the Last Supper could have read, "No shirt, no shoes = service." <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/washing+feer.png"/> </div> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:22:28 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-servant-of-all thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-holy-thursday-and-the-paschal-triduum The Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday ends the season of Lent and begins the Triduum, the sacred three days when we commemorate the Passion and Resurrection of Christ. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Holy+Thursday.png"/> </div> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:22 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-holy-thursday-and-the-paschal-triduum thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-what-does-the-church-say-about-fasting The Paschal fast is part of the community's spiritual preparation for celebrating the Easter Vigil. Those who are to be baptized as well as the faithful are encouraged to abstain from food and drink as much as possible on Holy Saturday (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 185 §1; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 110). <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Pashcal+Fast.png"/> </div> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:44:45 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-what-does-the-church-say-about-fasting thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-assembled-people The Assembly is the entire community gathered for worship. The word designates all ministers and all the people. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Assembly.png"/> </div> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:47:42 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-assembled-people thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-seminarians <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> This is a subtitle for your new post </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Acolyte.png"/> </div> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:37:39 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-seminarians thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-with-francis-our-pope-and-richard-our-bishop The Bishop is the father of the diocese, and his primary activity is celebrating Mass at the cathedral. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Bishop.png"/> </div> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:24:03 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-with-francis-our-pope-and-richard-our-bishop thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-worship-without-a-priest <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Sunday+Lay+Prayer+Leader.jpg"/> </div> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:02:26 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-worship-without-a-priest thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-getting-ready-for-mass Before the Mass begins, someone has to prepare for it. The sacristan "diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass" (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 105a). <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Sacristans.jpg"/> </div> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:44:42 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-getting-ready-for-mass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-word-of-the-lord At Mass, the reader proclaims the assigned Scriptures that precede the Gospel. A person does not need to be ordained deacon or priest to serve as a reader at Mass. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Lector.png"/> </div> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:15:47 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-the-word-of-the-lord thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-why-do-we-need-priests <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Priest.jpg"/> </div> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:59:37 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-why-do-we-need-priests thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-what-does-the-master-of-ceremonies-do A Master of Ceremonies is a minister in the sanctuary who assists the flow of a liturgy. The role is especially appropriate for Masses with a Bishop. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/MC.jpg"/> </div> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:40:33 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-what-does-the-master-of-ceremonies-do thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-can-lay-people-preach A homily is a sermon preached by a deacon or a priest, but there are occasions when a lay person preaches. Most commonly, these are celebrations outside of Mass. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Lay+Preaching.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:51:15 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-can-lay-people-preach thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-say-hello-to-the-greeter <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Bulletin+Article+-+Greeters+120824.PNG"/> </div> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:59:41 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-say-hello-to-the-greeter thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-how-do-eucharistic-ministers-assist-at-mass <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Bulletin+Article+-+Eucharistic+Minister+120124.jpg"/> </div> Sat, 30 Nov 2024 16:28:57 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-how-do-eucharistic-ministers-assist-at-mass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-what-s-the-deal-with-deacons <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Bulletin+Article+-+Deacon+112424.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:43:50 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-what-s-the-deal-with-deacons thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Lit+Course+-+Concelebrant.jpg"/> </div> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:15:17 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-singing-with-the-choir The choir fosters the active participation of the faithful by means of singing (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 103). The choir may sing along or in alteration with the faithful. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> This is a subtitle for your new post </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Bulletin+Article+-+Choir+111024.jpg"/> </div> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:26:25 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/the-liturgy-course-singing-with-the-choir thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/who-is-the-cantor-and-what-do-they-do The Cantor leads and sustains the singing of the assembly. The cantor may sing solos or alternate with everyone else. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/Bulletim-Article---Cantor-110324.jpg"/> </div> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:53:28 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/who-is-the-cantor-and-what-do-they-do thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/what-do-altar-servers-do-at-mass Altar Servers assist at Mass. They may carry the cross, candles, and incense in the procession (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 100). <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/ec69ae8c/dms3rep/multi/1729604781520-42822f11-6af2-4b60-80a6-efe1cc7153c7_1.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:31:03 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/what-do-altar-servers-do-at-mass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsbparish.org/what-actually-is-the-liturgy The Liturgy can be understood from a variety of different perspectives. We will look at it through the eyes of religion, that is, the making present of the word, symbol and sacrament of the pascal mystery of Christ so that through its celebration we may deepen our bond with Christ and ultimately achieve our salvation. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What makes up the Mass? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Liturgy can be understood from a variety of different perspectives. We will look at it through the eyes of religion, that is, the making present of the word, symbol and sacrament of the pascal mystery of Christ so that through its celebration we may deepen our bond with Christ and ultimately achieve our salvation. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The Liturgy is made up of four distinct parts: the Introductory Rites, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Commissioning, also referred to as the Concluding Rites. Although the entirety of the liturgy will be addressed in future articles, today we want to focus upon and distinguish the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist; the two most central points of the mass. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In focusing on the Liturgy of the Word, we should realize that the substance of the liturgical word is chapter and verse, Jesus, the Word. In the Prologue of John’s gospel, we read this truth as John proclaims, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (Jn 1:1). We also learn through John that the Word “became flesh” to live visibly and audibly among us (Jn 1:14). This same Word of God united Himself with the words of humanity, Jesus, so to hear and say and pray the Scriptural Word is to hear, pray and say the Eternal Word. Thus, Christ is present in the proclamation of the Gospel. In the Liturgy of the Word, we have this time and opportunity to be present with Christ, by listening deeply and allowing his Word to touch our hearts so that our lives may be shaped by Him. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we, as one body, bring bread and wine as an offering, our gifts to the sacrifice of the Lamb. The bread and wine, the mixing of the water with wine and the washing of the hands by the priest bring us consciously to the Last Supper as we pray that “our sacrifice will be acceptable to God.” Christ is present, joining his sacrifice to ours in praise to God, the Father. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the dialogue that occurs between the assembly and the priest, we are invited to give thanks to God, which translates to Eucharist. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the bread and wine are consecrated into the body and blood of Christ. Thus, He is present in the Eucharist so that we may be fed at the Lord’s table and provided with food to sustain us in our journey. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist we recognize the presence of Christ feeding us so that we are strengthened and nourished in our faith and ready to presence Him in living our lives. </span> </p> </div> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:21:26 GMT https://www.ccsbparish.org/what-actually-is-the-liturgy thumbnail main image