THE 650 - Liturgy and Sacraments

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University of Holy Cross (formerly Our Lady of Holy Cross College)

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Description:

According to Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Liturgy is "a sacred action surpassing all others," which "no other action of the Church can be equal" in its efficacy, and the sacraments are "God's masterpieces" (CCC 1070, 1091). In this course, students will explore the celebration of the Christian mystery as embodied in the liturgy of the Mass and the sacraments of the Church. By studying the origiins of worship in the Tabernacle of Moses, the Temple of Solomon, and the liturgy of the early Church, students will gain a deepened understanding of the liturgical dimension of Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection and our participation in it by means of the sacraments. Particular emphasis will also be given to the liturgical restoration inaugurated by the Second Vatican Council and the controversies that followed in its wake. The overarching goal will be to gain a more biblical, Christological, and Trinitarian understanding of what takes place in the Mass and through sacraments.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.olhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 394-7744

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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