Theology of Liturgy

Foundational to the course will be a grounding in the theology expressed in Vatican II's, Sacrosanctum Concilium: The Constitution on Sacred Liturgy. An understanding of liturgy as an expression, in word, action and symbol, of the faith of the Church will be stressed. Students will study liturgy's development from early Christianity to its present celebrations, as seminal for praxis in Christian life. By careful and profound theological and liturgical preparation, this course is designed to enable the deacon "to participate worthily and lead in the faithful celebration of the sacraments and sacramentals of the Catholic tradition."