YPL-Liturgical Sacramental

An introduction to the study of the Church's public worship, beginning with a study of ritual action as constitutive of life. Principles of liturgical theology. A survey of the history of the evolution of liturgical practice culminating with a study of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the Directory for Masses with Children, the Espicopal documents on music, art & architecture & Eucharistic practices, the Lectionary for Mass, the Liturgical Year, and the General Instruction on the Liturgy of the Hours. A study of liturgical spirituality & an overview of the structure of the liturgy of the Eucharist from a historical & cultural perspective.

Introduction to the sacraments beginning with the study of symbol, ritual & culture. Principles of sacramental theology. Role of Christian Initiation in the life of the Church. Survey history of the sacramental process of initiation from the New Testament Church through the present, with emphasis on the development of the Roman Rite. Exploration of the Rite of Baptism for children, the Rite of Confirmation, and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, with reference to history, theology and pastoral practice.

This course is an introduction to the study of the Church’s public worship. This course will provide an historical overview of the development of liturgical practice, as well as the study of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy and other post conciliar documents. In addition, liturgical spirituality and an overview of the structure of the liturgy of the Eucharist will be explored in depth.

This course is an introduction to the sacraments beginning with the study of symbol and the principles of sacramental theology. Particular attention will be given to the role of Christian initiation in the life of the Church. Theologies of baptism, confirmation and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will be thoroughly examined with emphasis upon their catechetical implications for pastoral practice.

This course will offer an analysis of the role of the presider in the liturgical assembly. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of attitudes, understanding, and competencies necessary to preside at sacramental celebrations in the English speaking environment. Focus will be on baptisms, weddings and funerals.

Each student will be trained in those area which are needed for his ministry as they prepare to serve as deacons. We will begin with a general review of the theology of the diaconate with a special emphasis on the role of the deacon celebrating the rites of baptism, marriage and funerals in both English and Spanish, since these rites are pertinent to the diaconate, through the practice of mock baptisms of infants and a thorough study of the rites of marriage and funerals, all with the help of various methods of critique.

This course will offer an analysis of the role of the presider in the liturgical assembly. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of attitudes, understanding, and competencies necessary to preside at sacramental celebrations in the Spanish speaking environment. Focus will be on baptisms, weddings and funerals.

This course is an examination of ministry with historical and theological presentations of the ministerial priesthood. The course will include discussion of the historical and contemporary roles of bishops, priests, and deacons. Special attention will be given to discussion of the spirituality of the priesthood.

This course will further develop the competencies necessary to preside at sacramental celebrations in the Spanish speaking environment. Focus will be on Eucharist, penance and anointing of the sick.

This course will further develop the competencies necessary to preside at sacramental celebrations in the English speaking environment. Focus will be on Eucharist, penance and anointing of the sick.

This course is designed to train students in those areas which are needed for their ministry. We will begin with a general review of the theology of priesthood with a special emphasis on the role of the priesthood with a special emphasis on the role of the priest as presider of the Eucharistic community. This semester we will reflect on the spirituality of priest as presider and the centrality of the assemble. In particular we will help them prepare to celebrate the Eucharist in both English and Spanish with ample time to practice celebrating the Eucharist with the help of video and other methods of critique.

In continuation of the fall course, each Student will be trained in those areas which are needed for his ministry. We will continue with the theology of priesthood with a special emphasis on the role of the priest as reconciler and minister to the sick. This semester we will study and practice the sacraments of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick in both English and Spanish with ample time to practice hearing mock confessions and anointing of the sick with the help of various methods of critique.

This course reviews the theology of Reconciliation & Anointing and practices the various circumstances inwhich the sacraments may be celebrated in the parish.

This course reviews homilectical theory and assists the student in constructing and delivering homilies. The course also reviews the practical celebration of all sacrements except for Anointing and Confession.

This course presents an historical survey of Eucharistic worship in the Church from the New Testament to the present. The course will focus upon Eucharistic theology, with an emphasis on the concepts of presence and sacrifice. In addition, key documents of the inter-denominational dialogues concerning the Eucharist will be examined. The structures and texts of the present Roman rite, particularly the Eucharistic prayers, will receive major attention.

This course offers an overview of the historical development and current status of the sacraments of penance and anointing of the sick. Particular attention will be given to the implications for pastoral practice. Major attention will be given to the contemporary rites of both sacraments from the perspective of theology and pastoral practice.

Reconciliation, Anointing, and Marriage: This course offers an overview of the historical development and current status of the sacraments of penance, anointing of the sick, and marriage. Particular attention is given to the implications for pastoral practice and to the contemporary rites.