Liturgical Formation and Ministries
As part of its mission to assist
the Bishop in promoting the full, conscious, and active participation of all
the faithful in liturgical celebrations in the Diocese of Arlington, the Office
of Divine Worship hosts annual workshops for liturgical ministers, offers
workshops and talks on liturgical topics, and works closely with the Office of
Catechetics to promote evangelization and ongoing faith formation. For
information about major formation opportunities offered by the Office of Divine
Worship, as well as opportunities offered by the Office of Catechetics, please
see the resources given below.
“In the restoration and promotion
of the sacred liturgy, this full and active participation by all the people is
the aim to be considered before all else; for it is the primary and
indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian
spirit; and therefore pastors of souls must zealously strive to achieve it, by
means of the necessary instruction, in all their pastoral work.”
(Second
Vatican Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, no. 14)
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Photo Credit: Joe Cashwell (Arlington Transitional Diaconate Ordination 2018)