GRAB chapter 12

What are the effects of breaking the Sunday precept?

Whoever does not fulfill the Sunday precept commits a grave sin, except in situations where there is a serious reason to miss Mass.

Parish

a definite community of Catholics within a diocese, established by the bishop and entrusted to the care of a pastor.

Diocese

a division of the Catholic Church, usually comprised of all the Catholics living within a particular geographic territory. (Made up of many church parishes)

List the Holy Days of Obligation

a. Mary, the mother of God - Jan. 1 b. The Ascension of Jesus (40 days after Easter.) Now on a Sunday. c. The Assumption of Mary (Aug. 15) d. The feast of all saints (Nov. 1) e. The immaculate conception (Dec 8) f. Christmas Day (dec 25)

Didache

an early Christian work with an unknown author summarizing mortally framed as a choice be the path of life and the path of death, liturgical practice (including two simple Eucharistic prayers), and disciplinary norms.

Holy days of obligation

feast days of such importance that participation in mass is required.

Explain clearly and in detail the causes that excuse the obligation to attend Sunday mass

illness and the care of infants, any other situations should be consulted w a priest

Mass or Eucharist

the memorial of the death and resurrection of the lord in which the sacrifice of the cross is renewed and the people of god are united. The richness of the mass is also seen in the different names given to it. The holy sacrifice of the mass.

Sabbath

the seventh day of the Jewish week, set aside for rest and the worship of god. For Christians, Sunday fulfills the Sabbath requirement in commemoration of Christ's resurrection.

Work

to actively exert oneself (mentally or physically) by operating upon a part of creation in order to do or make something.

Leisure

to enjoy and enrich oneself by taking in beauty for its own sake; celebrating the world.

What do we celebrate by worshiping on Sunday?

we celebrate the completion of the first creation, the new creation in Christ, the Resurrection of Jesus, which occurred on a Sunday.

What is the true meaning of the Sabbath?

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath"

List the three conditions that indicate when Sunday work is forbidden

-It impedes participation in Eucharistic worship -inhibits the festive happiness of Sunday -Makes bodily or mental rest impossible

What is the twofold reason for rest on the Sabbath?

-Rest facilitates the worship of God by eliminating the obstacles that one's professional occupation might impose -The need for rest is a requirement of the human condition. Rest replaces lost energies and makes time for other activities that cultivate the human spirit.

In what terms does Sacrosanctum councilium (Vatican II) refer to the Eucharist?

As the source and summit toward which all the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is also the front from which all her power flows.

Why do we say Sunday is the heart of the redemption mission?

Because Christ rose from the dead on Sunday.

Name the two origins of the Sunday Obligations

Came from the obligation to give God worship one day a week and the importance of the Eucharist which renews the sacrifice of Jesus.

What is the importance of the creation narrative of seven days?

Highlights the importance of the 7th day and the obligation to worship God

Where does the virtue of religion reach its highest fulfilment?

In the worship of God in the Eucharist

When was Sunday made the official day of worship?

In the year 321 under Constantine

What effect did the Resurrection have on Saturday as a day of worship?

It was so important that the day of worship was changed to Sunday

What two Sabbath requirements demonstrated that Jews accepted the dominion of God?

Rest and the obligation of sacrifices which showed he recognition of the power of God over his entire creation and over all people

List the two Sabbath requirements that were present from the beginning

Rest and the obligation to sacrifice

Who gave the Jews their guidelines in the Old Testament?

The father himself outlined the norms that people should follow to worship him

What was included in this law?

The institution of a priesthood, construction of Temples, principle feats, practices of worship, and above all, the celebration of the Sabbath

Why does the Church celebrate holy days?

To commemorate important saints and events in her history, or one of the important mysteries of the faith.