Week #2 -- Returning to Mass
Rekindle the fire of faith
It's time to come home. Home to the beauty and grace of the sacraments. Home to the beauty and grace of who God is. Home to the Mass, to the Church—because home is where your family is, and it's where you belong.
Come and be fed.
Week # 3 ---- Explanation of the Church today since Vatican II
A lot is said about liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council, but little is ever done to read the council's actual words. This video investigates Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Council's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, to see what the reform was all about.
What Vatican II actually did: A simple overview and summary.
Week #4 --- Explanation of the Mass
Take an in-depth look into the Catholic Mass. The Mass Explained will walk you through a Catholic Mass while providing information and insights along the way. This video is an updated version to the Teaching the Mass video.
Father Jamie Utronkie, CC explains the different aspects of the Catholic Mass. Recorded Saturday April 25th, 2015 at Holy Trinity Pastoral Unint in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.
Draw Near began as a response to requests from the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, priests, parish ministers and people in the pew for a simple and practical way to understand and explain the Mass. The Draw Near video, explores the structure of the Mass overall, its particular parts and their meaning. The video utilizes the ritual as people experience it to foster deeper understanding and appreciation and reflects the Archdiocese of Chicago and the many communities of faith where the Eucharist is celebrated.
In this first segment of the series, we will look at the introductory rites of the Mass, how the congregation is called in and prepared to worship. This will include the gathering, penitential rite, gloria, and collect.
Week #5 -- Explanation of Reconciliation/Confession
This video is a great way to introduce the Sacrament of Reconciliation to those who may be returning to the Church after a long absence. It explains the importance of the sacrament, what happens during confession, and how to go to confession.
Confession is a place of never ending mercy and forgiveness, and is one of the most beautiful parts of our Catholic faith. But for many, it can also be a very daunting experience, especially if it's been a long time since your last confession. Whether it's the first time you've gone in a year, or it's the first time you've gone in your life, God is ready and willing to forgive your sins. All we have to do is let him into our hearts.
Friends, is confession something you just haven't done in awhile? Maybe you are a little rusty and need a step by step process! Check out Father Rob's How To Go To Confession.
Step by step walk through of going to confession.
Week #6 ---- Explanation of the Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed is an ancient prayer that Christians continue to profess today. Where does it come from, what does it mean, and why is it important?
Catholic belief is succinctly expressed in the profession of faith or credo called the Nicene Creed.