The Liturgy

Welcome to my first Learning Project entitled "The Liturgy". In this course, we will start by taking a broad look at the history of the Roman Catholic liturgy. After we do that, we will focus heavily on the Novus Ordo first taking a broad view and then honing in on the separate elements which combine to make the Mass. We will briefly touch on the Sacraments, however I will be starting a separate Learning Project for that on its own.

This Learning Project is not to be confused for a platform to debate the merits of the Novus Ordo, the Ordinary Form, the Extraordinary Form, the Ad Orientam, the Versus Populum or any other things you can think of. We shall approach all aspects of the Catholic Liturgy as Sacred and remember to be charitable and open to differences of opinion where it concerns matters of personal taste. While we will entertain discussion on the various options for the Liturgy, there is a fine line to be walked.

May God Bless You,

+ R.P.O.

Learning Project Summary
Project Code: N/A

Suggested Prerequisites: Introduction to Catholicism

Time Investment: 1 hour/week

Portal:

School: Theology

Department: Christian Studies

Stream: Roman Catholic Studies

Level: Undergraduate

Contents

 * 1) What is the Liturgy?
 * 2) The History of the Liturgy
 * 3) Liturgical Variations
 * 4) Introduction to the Novus Ordo
 * 5) Introductory Rites
 * 6) Liturgy of the Word
 * 7) Liturgy of the Eucharist
 * 8) Concluding Rite

Resources
Updated General Instruction of the Roman Missal

Second Vatican Council, The Rites of the Catholic Church, Volume I (Third edition). Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1990.

Second Vatican Council, The Rites. Volume 2. Revised Edition. Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, A Pueblo Book, 1990.

The Liturgy Documents: A Parish Resource. 3rd Edition. Liturgy Training Publications, 2000.

The Liturgy Documents: A Parish Resource. Volume 2. Chicago Training Publications, 2000.

ICEL. Documents on the Liturgy 1963-1979. The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN 56321. 1982.

Canon Law Society of America. New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law. Paulist Press, 2000 Mcarthur Boulevard, Mahwah, N.J. 07430. 2000.