The Roman Catholic church service involves a priest leading readings from the Bible and discussing religion. Live music plays throughout to make the service enjoyable. Donations are collected twice and blessed. People can ask to be blessed or have belongings blessed, such as a baby in the document. Near the end, those who have received First Communion partake in the Eucharist, representing the body and blood of Christ, which the priest blesses bread and wine for. Those not of the Catholic faith or without First Communion can be blessed but not partake. Most kneel and pray after receiving the Eucharist.
Most of us can recall people who would refuse to eat grapes until a priest blessed the fruit.
There is a day in the year when people buy the grapes before going to the church because on this special day grapes enter the church as “forbidden fruit” and leave it blessed. This festival is a mixture of celestial and terrestrial, solemnity and familiarity, tradition and modernity
Dentro de nuestro objetivo de convertir el Proyecto Corre en un gran movimiento de personas que tanto a nivel individual como a través de sus organizaciones (deportivas, escolares, laborales) se unan para luchar por la misma causa, la leucemia infantil, los colegios juegan un papel muy importante.
Desde que Uno entre cien mil nació en noviembre de 2012 son ya varias las iniciativas de diferentes colegios para colaborar con la Fundación.
Esta iniciativa te invita a que podáis organizar actividades que os conviertan en colaboradores de uno entre cien mil.
Most of us can recall people who would refuse to eat grapes until a priest blessed the fruit.
There is a day in the year when people buy the grapes before going to the church because on this special day grapes enter the church as “forbidden fruit” and leave it blessed. This festival is a mixture of celestial and terrestrial, solemnity and familiarity, tradition and modernity
Dentro de nuestro objetivo de convertir el Proyecto Corre en un gran movimiento de personas que tanto a nivel individual como a través de sus organizaciones (deportivas, escolares, laborales) se unan para luchar por la misma causa, la leucemia infantil, los colegios juegan un papel muy importante.
Desde que Uno entre cien mil nació en noviembre de 2012 son ya varias las iniciativas de diferentes colegios para colaborar con la Fundación.
Esta iniciativa te invita a que podáis organizar actividades que os conviertan en colaboradores de uno entre cien mil.
La vuelta al cole es una serie de carreras intercolegios con una idea muy sencilla: dar una vuelta alrededor del centro escolar en los meses de septiembre a octubre, cuando se produce “la vuelta al cole”.
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Socialtelling es es storytelling del tercer sector y de aquellas marcas que quieran hacer una auténtica y veraz comunicación social. Creada por José Carnero, fundador de Uno entre cien mil, desvela las claves para conseguir conectar nuestras causas con el público: desde los pasos para crear una historia según la mejor narrativa tradicional basada en los cuentos clásicos hasta los mejores ejemplos de campañas que emocionan y logran sus objetivos.
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Anonymous female student
Dr. Greenberg
World Religions
Spring, 2013
Reflection: A Catholic Mass
On Thursday, February 21, I attended the 12:10 mass at St. Mary’s Chapel, located behind the altar of the Sacred Heart Chapel, at Loyola Marymount University, and presided over by the Rev. John Galvan. After the service, Sister Joanna Carroll was kind enough to answer any questions I might have.
I arrived shortly before the service began, and had ample time to observe my surroundings. The congregation was meeting in what seemed to be the ambulatory of the chapel; the ceiling was vaulted, and ribbed. There were few chairs, as the service was small. The circular walls were white and bare, save for a statue of Mary looking down and to the side, in the direction of the cross, located in the center of the space, behind the altar. This crucifix showed Christ, and was created from muted shades of brown and gold, which made it stand out from the purple cloth hung behind it. Two candles, lit, stood on either side of the altar, upon which was situated a white table covering. Off to the side there was a pulpit, where a bible sat. In towering stained glass overlooking the congregation were biblical figures, including Francis Xavier, Ignatius of Loyola, Mary, St. Joseph, and Jesus—described as the “King of Kings.”
The space itself was at the same time intimate and intimidating. The high ceilings and bare walls drew one’s attention skyward, towards the watching eyes of the imposing figures in the stained glass. One came to the inevitable conclusion that one was small and easily seen in the eyes of the Lord. The intimate nature of the space came from the relatively small number of congregants and the relatively small area of the chapel; while, then, one was aware of God’s presence on high, one never came to the conclusion that one was simply a number at a service, but could feasibly commune with God through his emissary, the priest.
As the time to begin the service neared, I took my seat at the back of the chapel and observed others entering. Once in the space, many would head to the back of the room; there rested a small table, upon which there lay two bowls, one containing wafers and another, empty. Those entering would take up a wafer and place it in the empty bowl before taking their seats. The mood was contemplative, somber, and quiet, as each person seemed to be in his or her own world of prayer and thought.
Shortly thereafter Rev. John Galvan emerged from the side of the chapel and, dressed in purple robes (in emulation, it would seem, of Jesus), he went to the altar and kissed it reverently. Then the greeting was said: “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” To which the congregation responded: “And with your spirit.” I noticed from the beginning that this call and response played an important part in the Catholic mass, and it continued throughout the service. Only once did t.
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Catholic Church Reflection
Introduction
Someone attending Mass for the first time may find the whole experience confusing. This does not mean that the Mass is conducted in a disorderly manner but the ceremonies and traditions observed are puzzling. Many Catholic churches reflect the culture of the time they were established and congregations have been using them for a long time. The architectural designs also vary, with some being small wooden cottages while others are massive cathedrals. They may be different culturally and architecturally but their interior arrangement and furnishings are almost similar. For instance, they all have a crucifix, carvings of the Stations of the Cross, candles, holy water, a Mary altar, and confessionals.
The purpose of this paper is to reflect on observations made after attending Mass in a dedicated worship place while making connections between them and ideas from the book ‘Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship.’
The experience of church and connections with the book
I totally went to two churches. The first one is the Christ Church at Kettering, so I can compare the differences and similarities between Catholic Church and Christ Church. It can make me feel more about the church cultures. I will describe how the church looks like and how people listen the mass. It is my first visit to a Catholic Church. The primary impression for me to this church is brightness and holy. The windows are most beautiful and characteristic I have ever seen. Every single window is decorative and has different patterns. I think the different patterns on the windows mean the different holy stories. In front of the church, there is a statue here, which look like a people was crucified. It is the crucifix. And before people went in and seat, people will dip a little bit holy water from the pool and draw the sign of the cross. At the beginning, candles will be lit. I think it is the signal that the mass begins. And then the Priest will lead us to do the mass, and we need to respond to him. I remembered he started with “ Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah !”
I know this word means “Praise the Lord”. And from the book <Sing to the Lord >, I know the importance and responsibility of the Priest. No other single factor affects the Liturgy as much as the attitude, style, and bearing of the priest celebrant, who” expresses prayers in the name of the Church and of the assembled community” What’s more, the importance of the priest’s participation in the Liturgy, especially by singing, cannot be overemphasized. The priest sings the presidential prayers and dialogues of the Liturgy according to his capabilities. (page 7, 1st and 2nd paragraphs)
When I was doing the pray and responding to the Priest, I am a little bit nervous. Because I don’t know the steps and what I should do. So I just follow others, and do some imitations. And during the mass, music play and important role, so the instrument is a crucial part for us. According to th ...
2. When I arrived, there were many people ready for the service to begin.
Anyone is welcome to the enter the Roman Catholic church and
participate in the service.
3. The one leading the service is the priest. The priest reads excerpts from
the Bible and lectures those attending about the religion. Here, the priest
was talking about how we are all children of God.
4. There is live music playing throughout the entire service. The band playing
is made up of volunteers playing gospel music. The music played is
mostly upbeat and lively and it helps make the service more enjoyable.
5. During the service, a basket is passed around and everyone is asked to
give alms. Although donating is voluntary, most people donate at least a
dollar. The baskets are actually passed around twice during the service.
Here, the priest is seen blessing the alms.
6. During the service, people are given the chance to ask to be blessed by the
priest. They can also ask to have one of their belongings blessed. Here, the
priest is blessing a baby.
7. Near the end of the service, people are given the chance to receive the
Eucharist. The Eucharist is the “body and blood” of Christ. Here, the
priest is blessing the bread, which represents the body of Christ.
8. Just as the bread represents the body of Christ, the wine represents the
blood of Christ. Here, the priest is blessing the wine.
9. Here, the priest, along with other volunteers, give out the Eucharist to the
church. Anyone who has received their First Communion is allowed to
receive the Eucharist.
10. Those who are not part of the Roman Catholic religion or who have not
received their First Communion are not allowed to receive the Eucharist.
They are, however, blessed by the priest.
11. Once they receive the Eucharist, most people kneel down and pray.
However, you do not have to kneel down. Here, these people are preying to
the images of saints after they have received the Eucharist.