Welcome to the Learning In God’s Hands Together Topic Outline I. Review the Four Parts to the Mass a) Introductory Rites b) Liturgy of the Word c) Liturgy of the Eucharist d) Concluding Rites III. Understanding the Creed and Prayer of the Faithful IV. Reflection and Discussion The Creed & General Intercessions The Profession of Prayer of the Faith Faithful ● A. Why do we have a ● A. History Creed? ● B. Structure ● B. How many Creeds do we have? ● C. Posture ● C. When do/can we recite them? ● D. Compare & Look TRIVIA TIME We are here A. To understand our Creed and Prayer of the Faithful B. For a good time – not a long time C. To find a donut that hasn't been cut in two D. All of the above The Whys The Creed allows us to: Express The Creed allows us to: Express Assimilate The Creed allows us to: Express Assimilate Celebrate The Creed allows us to: Express Assimilate Celebrate And Share Together The Creed allows us to: Express Assimilate Celebrate And Share Together The truths of the faith through a common language The How Many ● Nicene-Constantinopolitan ● Stems from the first two ecumenical Councils, that of Nicea (A.D. 325) and Constantinople (A.D. 381) ● Ratified by Council of Chalcedon (A.D. 451) The How Many ● Apostles' ● Is the ancient baptismal symbol of the Church of Rome TRIVIA TIME What are the four pillars of faith A. Marble – Clay – Iron – Plaster of Paris B. The church don't need pillars; cause we got Jesus C. The 10 commandments – The 7 sacraments – The Our Father – The Creed D. One of the above When Do/Can We Recite Nicene - On Sundays & Solemnities Apostle's - At Baptisms - Praying the Rosary - May use during Lent & Easter - May use at Masses with Children What do we do? WHAT DO WE DO DURING THE CREED (Gestures) STAND WHAT DO WE DO DURING THE CREED (Gestures) STAND BOW WHAT DO WE DO DURING THE CREED (Gestures) STAND BOW GENUFLECT WHEN AND WHY DO WE STAND WE STAND As community of believers throughout the Creed WE STAND As community of believers In prayer WE STAND As community of believers In prayer Out of respect WHEN AND WHY DO WE BOW WE BOW DURING THE WORDS “by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” WHY Out of reverential respect WHEN AND WHY DO WE GENUFLECT WE GENUFLECT DURING THE WORDS “by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” WHEN On the Solemnities of WHEN On the Solemnities of: The Annunciation WHEN On the Solemnities of: The Annunciation The Nativity of the Lord (dat be Christmas) TRIVIA TIME What does the word “Credo” Mean? !SO GRAB YOUR PAPERS! Let's look at the changes “I” vs “We” We believe was said 4x I Believe will be said 1x “of all things visible and invisible.” Some things that are visible by nature are actually unseen at certain times and places. God is the maker not only of things we cannot see for whatever reason, but also of things that are in fact invisible. “Only Begotten” Reaffirms our faith that: Jesus was intentionally Begotten; His presence has always been part of the Divine Plan “Born of the Father before all ages.” Jesus dwelled with the Father Before time began. Consubstantial Super-kal-la-fragil-What? Consubstantial “consubstantialis” “Having the same substance” TIME OUT! “Incarnate” The Word became flesh In the womb of The Virgin Mary “Suffered death” Because the verb “died” ain't there, “In accordance with the Scriptures.” The new translation broadens the word “Scriptures” and the role they play in our faith “I confess” In this context “confess” means “profess belief in” NOT “express sorrow for sins.” “I look forward to the resurrection.” It summons a certain tone of voice. With confidence we state belief in God who gives us Faith. “AMEN” It expresses our confident and total “yes” to what we professed. NICENE CREED EXPRESSES THE FOUR MARKS OF THE CHURCH ONE (Unity) HOLY (Sanctity) CATHOLIC (Universality) APOSTOLIC (Continuity) LET'S MOVE AHEAD! PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL aka GENERAL INTERCESSIONS “INTERCESSIONS” properly refers to Eucharistic Prayer - for the Church & its leaders - for reconciliation & unity - for salvation of all HISTORY ties to the synagogue liturgy Eighteen blessings - requests for individual and universal needs HISTORY Catechumens Dismissed Beforehand HISTORY/STRUCTURE - needs of the church - public authorities & salvation of the world - those oppressed by any need - local community ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS? WHY SURE, WE'RE CATHOLIC WHY SURE, WE'RE CATHOLIC FUNERALS WHY SURE, WE'RE CATHOLIC FUNERALS WEDDINGS WHY SURE, WE'RE CATHOLIC FUNERALS WEDDINGS CONFIRMATIONS WHO WHO DEACON WHO DEACON CANTOR WHO DEACON CANTOR ONE OF THE LAY FAITHFUL NOW THE HOW SAID SAID SUNG ANY QUESTIONS? Reflection & Discussion 1. Have I learned anything new? 2. Will I incorporate the gestures? 3. Will taking ownership and understanding bring deeper meaning to the Mass? Coming Next Month… January 9th session presented by Mike Zeihen on the Preparation of the Gifts and Changes in the Suscipiat. Deacon Tom says, “What is a suscipiat anyway?”.