Homework: Christian Worship & Sacraments
Length: 6 to 7 pages.
o What were the intentions/goals of the Second Vatican Council in writing Sacrosanctum Concilium?
o What is meant by "active participation"? What does this tell us about the way Catholics should pray?
o What do you believe were the intentions of the Council Fathers in regard to the reform of the liturgy?
o How and why was the rite of the Mass revised?
o What does Sacrosanctum Concilium intend with regard to Latin and the vernacular?
o What does Sacrosanctum Concilium prescribe with regard to the other sacraments?
o After reading Sacrosanctum Concilium, do you think Vatican II sought a restoration or reformation of sacred liturgy?
o As discussed in Part Four of The Spirit of the Liturgy, what is Ratzinger's view of the liturgical changes of the Second Vatican Council (of which he was a part)? What does he say about "active participation"?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.