Unit Content 2
In the Liturgy of the Word, the Word of God is proclaimed.
Students will learn:
Unit Content: Background Information
As a Catholic community we celebrate the presence of Jesus with us. Jesus Christ is with us when we gather in his name. During the celebration of the Eucharist, Jesus is present in the:
- community gathered
- Word proclaimed
- gifts of bread and wine which become the body and blood of Christ
- priest who presides.
On the Road to Emmaus, the risen Jesus enters into a conversation with the two disciples. They talk about the recent experiences and Jesus explains the Scriptures to them. Jesus helped the disciples see that the Word of God spoke to their present situation. In the Liturgy of the Word we listen to the Word of God and ponder how God’s Word can speak to our present circumstances.
The Liturgy of the Word is essentially a dialogue between God and the community gathered. The Liturgy of the Word proclaims the story of our salvation. The pattern of the Liturgy of the Word allows for listening and responding. The climax is the proclamation of the Gospel and its acclamation. The community listens to the Word of God and remembers events in Jesus’ life and his teachings.
The Holy Spirit prepares the hearts of the community to hear and receive God’s Word. As we listen to the Scriptures proclaimed, we enter into relationship with God, deepening our understanding and communion with him. Through the Homily, the Word of God is explained to the community. It is the Holy Spirit at work in us that enables us to see how we can live God’s Word.
Students will learn:
- about the ways we remember Jesus in the Mass
- to participate in the Mass and become familiar with some responses
- about the Liturgy of the Word
Unit Content: Background Information
As a Catholic community we celebrate the presence of Jesus with us. Jesus Christ is with us when we gather in his name. During the celebration of the Eucharist, Jesus is present in the:
- community gathered
- Word proclaimed
- gifts of bread and wine which become the body and blood of Christ
- priest who presides.
On the Road to Emmaus, the risen Jesus enters into a conversation with the two disciples. They talk about the recent experiences and Jesus explains the Scriptures to them. Jesus helped the disciples see that the Word of God spoke to their present situation. In the Liturgy of the Word we listen to the Word of God and ponder how God’s Word can speak to our present circumstances.
The Liturgy of the Word is essentially a dialogue between God and the community gathered. The Liturgy of the Word proclaims the story of our salvation. The pattern of the Liturgy of the Word allows for listening and responding. The climax is the proclamation of the Gospel and its acclamation. The community listens to the Word of God and remembers events in Jesus’ life and his teachings.
The Holy Spirit prepares the hearts of the community to hear and receive God’s Word. As we listen to the Scriptures proclaimed, we enter into relationship with God, deepening our understanding and communion with him. Through the Homily, the Word of God is explained to the community. It is the Holy Spirit at work in us that enables us to see how we can live God’s Word.
Resources
Resources for LITURGY OF THE WORD
Together at One Altar Liturgy of the Word:
Website
This site provides a short video that shows the Liturgy of Word in a Mass. It is related to this unit as it allows students to see how the Liturgy of the Word take place within a church ceremony. It also provides an example script including prayers that are read during the Liturgy of the Word identifying how during this time we hear the word of God proclaimed.
God Speaks We Listen:
Website
This site provides explanation of the eight key moments in the Liturgy of the Word during the Mass. The site identifies what God has done for us through Jesus using the Bible. The site identifies how we listen to the Bible so that we might understand how God works in the world and in our lives.
Children's Prayer Template:
Worksheet
The site provides an overview of the structure of Prayers of the Faithful, identifying the need to pray for the Church, the living and the dead. The site provides a great prayer template for students to use to write their own Prayer of the faithful. The Worksheet included highlights the importance of stating "Lord, Hear our Prayer" at the end of each prayer of the faithful.
Road to Emmaus Story:
The video is a cartoon representation of the bible passage the Road to Emmaus a story from the New Testament Luke 24. The video is a creative and child friendly clip that effectively demonstrates Jesus explaining scriptures to the disciples identifying how the word of God is present.
Alleluia Hymn:
Alleluia Hymn:
The video provides a sung alleluia hymn. The Alleluia immediately proceeds the gospel where the assembly welcomes and greets the Lord who is about to speak to them in the Gospel and professes their faith by the means of the chant. Students can use This clip to practice the Alleluia which allows them to be active participants in the Mass.
Guidelines for Children's Liturgy of the Word:
PDF
The site provides a PDF file that identifies a Children's Liturgy of the Word. The site is useful in identifying the purpose, structure and resources that can be used during celebrations of children's liturgy of the word.
The Prayer of the Faithful:
Website
This site identifies how prayers of the Faithful invite the gathered to pray for the concerns of Church and the world. The site identifies the recommended order for intentions according to the Roman Missal and highlights the overall structure of the Prayer of the Faithful when celebrating the Mass.
The Prayer of the Faithful:
Worksheet
The worksheet identifies a structure and template to use when creating Prayers of the Faithful. The worksheet provides general information, space for intentions and areas of concern that are desirable to pray for. The worksheet provides space to note phrases and images from the given Liturgy of the Word that might be helpful when preparing the text.
Guidelines for Children's Liturgy of the Word:
The site provides a PDF file that identifies a Children's Liturgy of the Word. The site is useful in identifying the purpose, structure and resources that can be used during celebrations of children's liturgy of the word.
The Prayer of the Faithful:
Website
This site identifies how prayers of the Faithful invite the gathered to pray for the concerns of Church and the world. The site identifies the recommended order for intentions according to the Roman Missal and highlights the overall structure of the Prayer of the Faithful when celebrating the Mass.
The Prayer of the Faithful:
Worksheet
The worksheet identifies a structure and template to use when creating Prayers of the Faithful. The worksheet provides general information, space for intentions and areas of concern that are desirable to pray for. The worksheet provides space to note phrases and images from the given Liturgy of the Word that might be helpful when preparing the text.