Overview

The Deacon’s Ministry of the Liturgy offers a concise and accessible introduction to the liturgical aspects of the ministry of the diaconate. The book covers not only the practical side of liturgical ministry—what the deacon does in various liturgical celebrations—but also roots of that ministry in Scripture and tradition, as well as reflecting on the role of the liturgy in the spiritual life of the deacon. The Deacon’s Ministry series explores the three fundamental diaconal ministries identified in the teaching of Vatican II: those of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity to the people of God (Lumen Gentium 29). This series, written by three highly regarded permanent deacons, offers a rich combination of theology, spirituality, and practical and effective guidance. Deacons and those in diaconal formation, their families, the bishops and priests they work with, and the people they serve will welcome it.

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Author:   Frederick Bauerschmidt
Publisher:   Liturgical Press
Imprint:   Liturgical Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.193kg
ISBN:  

9780814648230

ISBN 10:   0814648231
Pages:   132
Publication Date:   09 May 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Contents Chapter 1 The Deacon and the Liturgy in Scripture and Tradition   1      Liturgy and Deacons in Scripture   1      Deacons in the Liturgy of the Early Church   4      Deacons in the Liturgy of the Middle Ages   9      Deacons in the Liturgy from the Reformation to Vatican II and Beyond   13 Chapter 2 Building Blocks of Liturgical Ministry   17      Ritual and Sign   17      Serving   19      Presiding   20      Moving   22      Speaking   24      Singing   26      Secondary Matters: Positioning, Vesting, Censing   28 Chapter 3 The Eucharist   31      The Introductory Rites   32      The Liturgy of the Word   35      The Liturgy of the Eucharist   40      The Concluding Rites   48 Chapter 4 Christian Initiation   50      Christian Initiation of Adults   50      The Baptism of Children   58  Chapter 5 Making Holy Our Days   69      The Liturgy of the Hours   69      Sunday (and Other) Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest   72      Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction   76 Chapter 6 Making Holy Our Years   79      Advent-Christmas   80      Lent-Easter   81      Saints’ Days   90 Chapter 7 Making Holy Our Lives   92      Weddings   92      Ordinations   98      Ministry to the Sick and Dying   99      Rites for the Dead   101 Chapter 8 Liturgy and the Spiritual Life of the Deacon   107      The Spirituality of Liturgical Ministry   107      Praying the Liturgy of the Hours   109      A Liturgically Shaped Space Within   112 Notes   115

Reviews

For deacons who want to fulfill their liturgical role with more faith and understanding, for those who wonder what deacons may and may not do, for those curious about the history of the diaconate, for priests who share responsibilities with deacons, for men considering a call to the diaconate, for anyone seeking a better view of what deacons do and who they are, Deacon Frederick Bauerschmidt offers sure-footed information, pastoral guidance, and inspirational confidence.Rev. Paul Turner, Pastor, St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kansas City MO, Author, Let Us Pray: A Guide to the Rubrics of Sunday Mass

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Frederick Bauerschmidt is professor of theology at Loyola University Maryland and a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, assigned to Corpus Christi parish.

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