Liturgy experts from around the country lead this free webinar series examining each of the Church’s official texts, exploring their structure, contents and rich pastoral options.
Category Archives: The Liturgical Books
Webinar: The Liturgy of the Hours
Christopher Ferraro of the Diocese of Rockville Centre mines the riches of this ancient liturgical prayer, where Christ “continues his priestly work through the agency of his Church.” The history of the Divine Office is also unpacked, and its theology explored. Handouts Originally presented Mar. 10, 2021. © FDLC 2021. All rights reserved
Webinar: The Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar
Dr. James Starke of the Diocese of Arlington examines the beautiful rituals surrounding the dedication and blessing of our places of worship. Each chapter addresses various pastoral scenarios, including the laying of a foundation stone, the dedication of a new church, the dedication of a church that has been restored and is already in use,Continue reading “Webinar: The Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar”
Webinar: The Order of Christian Funerals
Fr. John Sauer of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minn., explores how the rites of Christian burial — the Vigil and related rites, the Funeral Liturgy, and the Rite of Committal — are stational in nature. He also outlines the rich variety of prayers and readings available for various pastoral circumstances. Handouts Originally presented Feb. 24,Continue reading “Webinar: The Order of Christian Funerals”
Webinar: The Book of Blessings
Dr. Patricia Hughes, recently of the Diocese of Dallas, explains how this book remains an invaluable parish ritual text as well as a starting point for building the faith community. She also examines additional blessing resource texts for enacting blessing-prayer for persons, objects, and events. Handouts Originally presented Feb. 10, 2021. © FDLC 2021. AllContinue reading “Webinar: The Book of Blessings”
Webinar: The Order of Celebrating Matrimony
Fr. Thomas Ranzino of the Diocese of Baton Rouge explores the treasures of this book, including the Introduction, which speaks eloquently about the nature of marriage, pastoral preparation for it, and the authentic celebration of the rite. He also outlines the three valid rites, the rich variety of texts and Scripture passages, and the usefulContinue reading “Webinar: The Order of Celebrating Matrimony”
Webinar: Pastoral Care of the Sick
Leticia (Tish) Thornton of the Diocese of Boise explores how the Church’s Pastoral Care of the Sick is a rich resource to provide support, healing, and comfort to the sick and their families. She also highlights and explains the rich pastoral options available for ministers, both lay and ordained, when tending to the sick. HandoutsContinue reading “Webinar: Pastoral Care of the Sick”
Webinar: The Rite of Penance
Fr. Robert Kennedy of the Diocese of Rochester, N.Y., reviews how the sacrament was given a revised and expanded context and liturgical shape after the Second Vatican Council. Particular attention will be given to the Introduction (Praenotanda) to the rite and the ritual shape for celebrating Penance. Handouts Originally presented Jan. 21, 2021. © FDLCContinue reading “Webinar: The Rite of Penance”
Webinar: The Rites of Ordination
Fr. Leon Strieder of the Diocese of Austin examine the content and structure of the rites for ordaining bishops, priests and deacons. He also explores the history of these rites, and their implications for ecclesiology and pastoral practice. Originally presented Jan. 13, 2021. © FDLC 2021. All rights reserved.
Webinar: Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass
Fr. John Thomas Lane, SSS of the Diocese of Cleveland examines the important praenotanda, the various chapters, and proposes best practices for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a period of Exposition. Resources will be recommended and plenty of practical handouts will enable parish catechesis. Handouts Originally presented Jan. 6, 2021. © FDLC 2021. AllContinue reading “Webinar: Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass”