Liturgy Committee

"The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the fount from which her power flows. For the aim and object of apostolic works is that all who are made children of God by faith and baptism should come together to praise God in the midst of his Church, to take part in the sacrifice, and to eat the Lord's supper". (CSL #10)

Good liturgy is accomplished when the leaders of the prayer are attentive to its preparation in order to meet the needs of the worshipping community. To accomplish this end a Parish Liturgy Commission is recommended to ensure the fullest use of the liturgical ministries and the "full, conscious, active participation of the faithful." (CSL #14). We are reminded by the Bishops of the Second Vatican Council that "both in attitude and in practice, the liturgical life of a parish must be fostered among the faithful". (CSL #42)

A Parish Liturgy Committee (PLC):

· Assesses the needs of the worshiping assembly and provides for ongoing evaluation to see that those needs are being met

· Advises the pastor/pastoral coordinator or sacramental minister and provides direction for those who plan liturgies. Under its leadership, parishioners implement plans for effective liturgical celebrations

· Provides for the liturgical education of all parishioners and promotes the development of competent liturgical ministers,

- With the pastor, the PLC implements diocesan policy

· Sets goals for the progress of the liturgical life of the parish as an entity of the Parish Pastoral Council, the PCL maintains constant communications with other parish commissions