2. The Roman Catholic Church teaches that
worship is at the centre of church life and the
individual life of each believer. It is therefore
very important for every Catholic to take part in
public worship frequently, sharing the
sacraments and observing festivals and holy
days.
4. Praise is the joyful recounting of all God has
done for us. It is closely intertwined with
thanksgiving as we offer back to God
appreciation for His mighty works on our behalf.
Praise is universal and can be applied to other
relationships as well. We can praise our family,
friends, boss, or paperboy. Praise does not
require anything of us. It is merely the truthful
acknowledgment of the righteous acts of
another. Since God has done many wonderful
deeds, He is worthy of praise (Psalm 18:3).
5. Worship, however, comes from a different place within our
spirits. Worship should be reserved for God alone (Luke
4:8). Worship is the art of losing self in the adoration of
another. Praise can be a part of worship, but worship goes
beyond praise. Praise is easy; worship is not. Worship gets
to the heart of who we are. To truly worship God, we must
let go of our self-worship. We must be willing to humble
ourselves before God, surrender every part of our lives to
His control, and adore Him for who He is, not just what He
has done. Worship is a lifestyle, not just an occasional
activity. Jesus said the Father is seeking those who will
worship Him "in spirit and in truth" (John 4:23).
6. What are the types of worship in the Catholic Church?
There are 3 primary contexts of worship in the
Catholic Church: liturgical, para-liturgical, and
devotional. While each can rightly be called
worship, the Catholic Church sees the liturgy as
the source and summit of all Her activity.
7. Liturgical Worship
Liturgical Worship is done within the context of
“liturgy” – which is defined as: the entire public
worship of the Church. As such, the Liturgy has
specific rules & guidelines. These are referred
to as rubrics or norms. The Church is very clear
about these norms, especially as they apply to
music – which in this context is entitled “sacred
music”.
8. Para-liturgical Worship
For the purposes of this post, para-liturgical worship
primarily refers to worship in the setting of Eucharistic
Adoration. (a practice in the Roman Catholic Church in
which the Blessed Sacrament (Eucharist) is exposed to and
adored by the faithful. Adoration is a sign of devotion to and
worship of Jesus Christ, who is believed by Catholics to be
fully present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, under the
appearance of the consecrated host, in the form of hosts or
bread.)
9. Devotional Worship
Devotional Worship is worship that is not within the
context of a “liturgy” at all. It can be private, or
public. Examples include: small prayer groups, youth
group meetings, youth conferences, retreats, or on
your own.
10. What is the purpose of worship?
So the correct answer to the question of “Why
do Christians go to church and worship” is
simply to remember God, to worship the God of
creation, and to be thankful for the sacrifice of
Christ that provides our salvation.
11. What are the forms of worship
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Contrition/confession/Atonement
Petition/supplication
12. 3 types or degrees of Worship
1. Latria - a reverence directed only to the Holy Trinity. Latria
carries an emphasis on the internal form of worship rather
than external ceremonies.
2. Hyperdulia - elevated form of dulia which is respect and
Honor given unto the Blessed Virgin Mary.
3. Dulia - Respect given unto the Angels and the Saints.
13. What are the Mysteries of the Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Birth of our Lord
4. The Presentation in the temple
5. The finding of Jesus in the Temple.
14. The Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5. The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
15. The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion.
The Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptism in the Jordan
2. The Wedding Feast in Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist.