The course Introduction to the Holy Mass is designed to give all those involved in the preparation of the Liturgy, formation for a better understanding of the different parts of the Eucharistic celebration. In light of Sacrosanctum Concilium’s desire to restore the celebration of the Mass to the vigour it enjoyed in Patristic times the course intends to explain the liturgico-historical roots of the different rites of the Mass for a better understanding of the celebration of the Eucharist according to the post-conciliar Missale Romanum. Moreover, such knowledge will enable the participants to put into practice the much desired active participation of the faithful in the celebration of the Mass.
By the end of this course the student will:
have a basic liturgical and theological understanding of the celebration of the Mass according to the Missale Romanum 1975.
– know the language in which liturgical worship is explicated.
– know the historical roots of the different parts of the Mass.
– learn most matters concerning the different rites which compose the celebration of the Mass.
– acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation of the different roles, members of the assembly hold.
– grasp the spiritual meaning that these roles entail
- Manager: Brandon Cauchi
- Manager: Deborah Ebejer
- Manager: Marisabel Spiteri
- Manager: Rev. Dr Andre Zaffarese
- Teacher: Rev. Can. Stephen Attard