2007 Executive
Committee Resolutions
The following resolutions, proposed by
the FDLC Executive Committee, have passed by a 2/3 majority vote of
the delegates present at the Hartford National Meeting
Executive
Committee Resolution 2007/01
Guidelines on Use of Media
Whereas, we
are aware of technological developments in our world and that we live
in a video/media/digitally dominated culture;
Whereas, we
see emerging efforts at using projected images as worship aids and
adornments to the worship space and celebrations;
Statement
1. It is
the position of the delegates to the 2007 National Meeting of Diocesan
Liturgical Commissions that the FDLC
2. provide
guidelines for the judicious use of electronic multi-media technology,
3. during
the celebration of the liturgy,
4. and
for the incorporation of necessary equipment
5. in the
design of worship spaces in accord with Built of Living Stones #233.
6. These
guidelines should include a statement of relevant issues regarding the
use of copyrighted materials
We
request that a time-line and procedure for implementation of this
resolution be set by the FDLC Board of Directors by January 31, 2008.
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Executive Committee Resolution 2007 /02
Given the
importance and significance of the catechetical materials being
produced by the FDLC in preparation for the implementation of the
Third Edition of the Roman Missal, and given that our national
meetings are opportune times for us, as a body together, to do our
best work,
Statement
1. It is of
immediate concern that the FDLC include time in the 2009 National
Meeting
2. for a
thorough presentation and study of these materials,
3. for
which we, in turn, will be responsible in our dioceses.
We request
that a time-line and procedure for implementation of this resolution
be set by the FDLC Board of Directors by January 31, 2008.
