The Liturgy and Catholic Social Teaching - Participation in Worship and the World
Catholic social teaching
guides us in how we are to live the Gospel in today’s world. Liturgy forms us
in these teachings and sends us out into the world to give witness to the
Gospel. Organized by the seven themes of Catholic social teaching as developed
by the United States bishops, this resource explores the intimate connection
between liturgy and Catholic social teaching. It provides insights for parish
teams on how Catholics might better live what it is we celebrate each time we
gather to worship God and express more fully, consciously, and actively what it
means to be in right relationship with God and the world.
With questions for
discussion and reflection following each thematic chapter, worship teams,
parish councils, and peace and justice committees will be able to evaluate and
improve parish liturgical practices and ministerial outreach as rooted in
Catholic social teaching. With penitential services organized by each of the
seven themes, this resource also provides parishioners with the means to
examine their own consciences, make acts of reparation, and resolve to be more
committed to following the teachings of the Church. "Liturgy and Catholic
Social Teaching" resource is sure to help build a world that more closely
reflects the love and mercy, justice, and peace of God.
Paperback | 6 x 9 | 192 pages