Elaborations Celebration Of Liturgy And Sacraments

Elaborations - celebration of liturgy and sacraments (PWL)

Celebration of liturgy and sacraments are part of the formal, public prayer and worship of the Church. The Church encourages full, conscious and active participation in liturgy. Schools celebrate the Liturgy of the Church through celebration of the sacraments, Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Hours.

Developing skills in liturgy PWL1

• Providing professional learning opportunities for staff, students and parents about the principles, structures and planning of liturgy PWL1.1
• Providing formation for staff, students and parents to undertake appropriate roles of ministry within the liturgy (e.g. Eucharistic ministers, readers, music ministers, preparing the sacred space) PWL1.2
• Utilising planning templates in preparing for liturgical celebrations PWL1.3
• Negotiating with clergy clear, agreed expectations about the celebration of liturgy and sacraments within the school PWL1.4

Promoting participation in liturgy PWL2

• Developing clear expectations about procedures and practices for the reverent celebration of liturgy (e.g. entering and leaving, responding, movement and gestures, receiving communion) PWL2.1
• Preparing students for full and reverent participation in liturgies (e.g. practise reading and reflecting on scripture, rehearse music, explain and practise particular actions and movements) PWL2.2
• Arranging the physical environment and provide resources conducive to full and active participation in liturgy and sacrament (e.g. seating arrangements, physical environment, texts of responses, songs and actions) PWL2.3
• Encouraging and supporting student participation in parish, deanery or Archdiocesan liturgies and gatherings PWL2.4
• Seeking creative ways students may contribute to the enhancement of the church or sacred space in which a liturgy is to be celebrated PWL2.5

Celebrating Sacraments PWL3

• Identifying and providing opportunities for the celebration of the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance within the life of the school PWL3.1
• Supporting students and families engaged in sacramental preparation and celebration through recognition and prayer PWL3.2
• Promoting and supporting the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in local parishes PWL3.3