Roman Missal - the New Translation - Resources
The new order of Mass will be used starting from September 2011.
Groups and parishes are invited to start ongoing catechesis for this now.
Resources for Groups to explore and understand the New Translation
(There will be five of these discussion group packs on different aspects of the Mass - to be released over the coming weeks)
1. The Creed: Lord, I believe
All you need to run a group session exploring the new translation of the Creed and seeing how it can deepen our faith are given in the links below. There are three leaflets: a Leader's Guide, a Discussion Handout for Participants, and Background Reading to take away:
Environment
The place of meeting should be warm and comfortable with chairs already set out for those who take part. There should be a focal point with flowers/art work and the Easter (Paschal) Candle. This session involves concentrating on the Creed and so perhaps a picture of the Holy Trinity (e.g. the Rublev Icon) could be used.
1.Leader's Guide (pdf file - best printed two sided)
"Can you remember when you first heard the Creed? Chances are you don’t. It is used at baptism which, for many, takes place when we are small. At every baptism either the parents and godparents or the persons being baptised profess their faith.
2. Discussion Handout for Participants (pdf file - best printed two sided)
Our power to choose, our power to exercise our will, is one of God's gifts. It is often said that the human will is one of the ways in which God made us in his image and likeness.
Think about the idea that we are only truly free if we make the right choice.
What does this mean for us in making a commitment of faith?
3. To take away: Reflection and background reading(pdf file - best printed two sided)
