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In order to participate fully in the Mass, we need to understand it better. The Bible provides many images and ideas that are the basis for the structure and prayers of the Mass. This course looks at these Biblical ideas and explains how they are realized and fulfilled in the celebration of the Mass. Some of the images include the Trinity; temple, priest and sacrifice; the Passover and the Exodus; and the bridegroom/bride. In this course we will look closely at the prayers and structure of the Mass in light of these images and ideas. This course will not require written assignments. It will involve reading from the Bible.
Total classes: 8
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: 2/3 semester
Description
In order to participate fully in the Mass, we need to understand it better. The Bible provides many images and ideas that are the basis for the structure and prayers of the Mass. This course looks at these Biblical ideas and explains how they are realized and fulfilled in the celebration of the Mass. Some of the images include the Trinity; temple, priest and sacrifice; the Passover and the Exodus; and the bridegroom/bride. In this course we will look closely at the prayers and structure of the Mass in light of these images and ideas. This course will not require written assignments. It will involve reading from the Bible.
Materials and Homework
Course Materials:
Any missal with the ordinary of the 1969 Missal, new translation. Note that the videos may at times refer to the old translation.
Any Catholic edition of the Bible. Many are available online. See link below
Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Constitution of the Liturgy from Second Vatican Council. See link below. .
Optional:
You may also want a copy of the 1962 Missal on hand, since Dr. Gotcher refers to it occasionally.
Homework: There are:
Weekly readings
A weekly five-question quiz, and
A final test that includes
short answers
a 3-4 page paper
