The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated
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Liturgy Happens Where Believers Gather
- The liturgy isn't tied to a specific place but happens wherever believers gather as 'living stones' building a spiritual house.
- This emphasizes the sacredness of Christian assembly over the physical church building.
Essential Church Elements for Worship
- Churches must include certain essential elements like the altar, tabernacle, baptismal font, and places for confession and prayer.
- These physical features are designed to express Christ's presence and support liturgical functions meaningfully.
Separate Prayer and Social Spaces
- Keep the church spaces for prayer and the social hall separate to preserve a place for recollection and silent prayer.
- Maintaining this distinction respects the sacred atmosphere appropriate for worship and internalizing the Eucharist.