MASS REFLECTIONS
The rubrics and definitions of Mass
https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/structure-and-meaning-mass
https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/structure-and-meaning-mass
The Sunday Liturgy (Mass) is the gathering of the faithful to pray and give praise to God. During the liturgy we hear the Word of God proclaimed; the Celebrant (priest) or deacon shares his thoughts on the Word so that we may take the Word with us as we leave the Church. One way for us to truly live out the Word of God is to spend time reflecting on what these words mean to us.
Each candidate, with the help of his/her parent(s), must write a reflection on the Gospel and homily for four (4) Sunday Masses during the year:
♦ (1) Mass during Ordinary Time
♦ (1) Mass during Advent
♦ (1) Christmas Mass
♦ (1) Triduum or Easter Mass
There are designated pages for your reflection.
Suggestions on how to write these papers:
♦Bring a pad of paper with you to church and write down some thoughts or words you hear in the Gospel and homily.
♦Write down the Scripture reference (e.g. Luke 5:1-5) of the Gospel so you can refer back to it when you are writing your paper.
♦Discuss what you heard and wrote down on the way home in the car, asking every- one to participate.
♦Ask yourself and your family what the Scripture and homily has to do with your life today.
♦When you get home, write your reflection in your workbook while it is fresh in your mind.
Remember, this is a reflection paper; what you write is what you feel the Scripture is saying to YOU at this moment if your life’s journey.
Each candidate, with the help of his/her parent(s), must write a reflection on the Gospel and homily for four (4) Sunday Masses during the year:
♦ (1) Mass during Ordinary Time
♦ (1) Mass during Advent
♦ (1) Christmas Mass
♦ (1) Triduum or Easter Mass
There are designated pages for your reflection.
Suggestions on how to write these papers:
♦Bring a pad of paper with you to church and write down some thoughts or words you hear in the Gospel and homily.
♦Write down the Scripture reference (e.g. Luke 5:1-5) of the Gospel so you can refer back to it when you are writing your paper.
♦Discuss what you heard and wrote down on the way home in the car, asking every- one to participate.
♦Ask yourself and your family what the Scripture and homily has to do with your life today.
♦When you get home, write your reflection in your workbook while it is fresh in your mind.
Remember, this is a reflection paper; what you write is what you feel the Scripture is saying to YOU at this moment if your life’s journey.