Liturgy of the Eucharist (1)—Oct. 22

Theological Question

How is the Eucharist is a response to Word? Where did the Eucharistic Prayer come from? What does it mean? What does it do?

Goal

Students will learn the basic structure of the Eucharistic Prayer and the differences between the prayers in the sacramentary.

Content

Students will learn how to select a preface and a Eucharistic Prayer for the appropriate season or feast.

Homework (to prepare for Oct. 29)

Journal

  • Prayerfully read the four primary Eucharistic Prayers, and journal on their similarities and differences.
  • Prayerfully read the two Prefaces for this coming Sunday, and journal on their similarities and differences.

Read

  • Living Liturgy: Elementary Reflections, Sofia Cavalletti, Part Five “The Eucharist,” pp. 90-101
  • Music in Catholic Worship, para. 1-14.
  • General Instruction on the Roman Missal, para. 80-89, 281, 319-321
  • Optional
    • Liturgy with Style and Grace, pp. 84-87