Assessment

Continuous Assessment 30% + Take home written paper 70%

Module Aims

This second practicum builds on the foundations and skills covered by the previous one LI 202. Special emphasis will be given to preaching and presiding at the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist. In the second part of the practicum attention will be paid to the pastoral care and anointing of the sick and the ministry of reconciliation. For those who are not seeking ordination attention will be paid to liturgical celebrations led by the non-ordained.

Indicative Syllabus

Principles of presiding at liturgical celebrations

• Terminology
• Understanding the Calendar
• Grounding principles for a liturgical style

Word and Action

• Method of preparing to lead and celebrate
• Preparation not planning; approaching a liturgical book
• Reflection and effective evaluation

Interactions

• With the Assembly
• With others ministers
• Practical work

Learning Outcomes

• — LO 1: explain the key theological terms and issues for leading the public prayer of a Christian community.
• — LO 2: articulate the movement of preparation, celebration and reflection as means of effective presiding.
• — LO 3: develop the task of being an effective and articulate preacher and presider.
• — LO 4: become more comfortable in the role of presiding at liturgical celebrations and to offer and receive feedback on this role.
• — LO 5: prepare and organised a liturgical celebration showing a clear understanding of the ritual books required for the task.

Bibliography

• — Michael J. Begolly, Leading the Assembly in Prayer: A Practical Guide for Lay and Ordained Presiders (San Jose, CA: Resource Publications, 2008).
• — Robert W. Hovda, Strong, Loving and Wise: Presiding in Liturgy (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1976).
• — Paul Turner, Ars Celebrandi. Celebrating and Concelebrating Mass (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2021).