On Equal Terms LITURGY AND CATECHESIS We live in culturally diverse times and, as a result, are called to broaden the ways in which we present sacramental catechesis within our parishes. Catechists responsible for planning sacramental preparation of Reconciliation, Eucharist, or Confirmation would welcome assistance in the area of cultural expectations. If a cultural group within an individual parish is large enough the liturgy celebrating sacramental reception will need to reflect that. Areas of focus include language, customs, and material aspects of the cultures within the parish. PLANNING AHEAD Cooperate with other parish ministers in planning for sacramental liturgies. This would include music ministers for assuring culturally sensitive music selections. In developing culturally diverse sacramental liturgies a good place to begin is with recognition of one another’s cultures. This will lead to a respect for cultural differences opening the way for healthy interaction among cultures. Links
Many of the following resources are available to purchase online at www.sbgreligion.com/catalog/ or call Silver Burdett Ginn Religion at 1-800-552-2259. See order number provided for each.
Compendium: Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Compendium is a perfect companion to the Bible, spiritual reading, or textbook. It has a four-part structure following the Catechism of the Catholic Church, with a section on common prayers and Catholic doctrinal formulas. It is in a question-and-answer format.
ORDER NUMBER: 1-57455-720-3 English
Compendio: Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica
ORDER NUMBER: 1-57455-920-6 Spanish
El Regalo de la Reconciliacion
Guía para la familia con el libro del niñoen español e inglés
Child's book is included in reduced size with a complete translation in Spanish, enabling Spanish speaking/reading parents to share with their children.
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36128-8
El Regalo de la Eucaristía Guía para la familia con el libro del niñoen español e inglés
Child's book is included in reduced size with a complete translation in Spanish, enabling Spanish speaking/reading parents to share with their children.
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36123-7
La Confirmación: Preguntas y respuestas
A colourful, easy-to-read guide to Confirmation developed especially for young candidates. The book explains how Confirmation can deepen their faith and change their life for the better.
ORDER NUMBER: 0-7648-0439-3
Oramos Cantando/We Pray in Song
Bilingual hymnal contains hymns, bilingual psalms, and Donna Pe�a's bilingual Lenten Mass to supplement already existing hymnals in multicultural parishes.
ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-542-X Hymnal
ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-543-8 Accompaniment Book
ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-552-7 3-CD Set
Bringing Catechesis and Liturgy Together
by Joe Paprocki and D. Todd Williamson
The authors explore the intimate, essential link between catechesis and liturgy and emphasize the power of signs and symbols in sharing faith.
Available through Twenty-Third Publications, 2002
Making Room at the Table: An Invitation to Multicultural Worship
edited by Brian K. Blount
Available through Westminster John Knox Press, 2000
The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb– A Spirituality for Leadership in a Multicultural Community
by Eric H.F. Law
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