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Spirituality and Worship
Mission and Purpose
"The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is also the font from which all her power flows". It is therefore the privileged place for catechizing the People of God. Catechesis is intrinsically linked with the whole of liturgical and sacramental activity, for it is in the sacraments, especially in the Eucharist, that Christ Jesus works in fullness for the transformation of all. The sacred liturgy does not exhaust the entire of the Church; it must be preceded by evangelization, faith and conversion. It can produce its fruits in the lives of the faithful; new life in the Spirit, involvement in the mission of the Church, and service to her unity. The mission and purpose of the Spirituality and Worship Commission is the development of liturgical and devotional celebrations that will call the entire community to "full, conscious, and active participation" in the heart of the liturgy: the paschal mystery of Jesus Christ. The Commission collaborates with other Commissions whenever possible for programming.
Responsibilities of the Commission
Commission members should study and discuss the Church's Liturgical documents. The Commission must share these documents, as well as the purpose of the Commission with the parish through ongoing formation and education
Set annual objectives that respond to the parish mission and goals established by the Pastoral Council
Identify existing liturgical programs and structures and prioritize what more is needed
Establish committees to implement the Commission's objectives and new programs. Commission members should invite parishioners to share their gifts of time and talent.
Foster vocations to priesthood, religious life, permanent deaconate and lay ministry.
The Spirituality/Worship Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the Hospitality Room located in the Parish Center.
The Center for Liturgy -- www.liturgy.slu.edu