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WORSHIPby Wanda Scheuermann |
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| The Lent-Easter journey calls people to journey together
toward a deeper relationship with God. In our worship experience there
are rich Catholic symbols and rituals that gather us into one Body, invite
us to inner growth, support us in our struggles, call us to rejoice in
our deepened faith, and challenge us to go forth and live the Gospel. The
catechumenate, although directed toward those seeking initiation, connects
us with our own ongoing process of conversion. The problem is many do not
hear the call. What can we do?
Work with the liturgist to encourage involvement of everyone who makes up the parish. Ask grandparents, children, teens, singles, couples, families, rich and poor of every ethnic background to be ministers of hospitality, lectors, readers, ushers, communion ministers. Be creative with the gathering rite. Avoid the temptation to grab anyone to bring up the gifts. Invite a variety of people to participate. Find ways to connect more of the parishioners to the catechumenate. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states clearly that “liturgy forms primarily through participation.” Participation should be the benchmark for how well we “do” liturgy. |
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