1. Homilies that are joyful, inspiring, challenging and that call the assembly to the Lord’s Table.

 

2. A physical environment that is airy, light-filled, hospitable, accessible, warm, and conducive for communal singing

 

3. Presiding or leading that is transparent, inviting, faithful to the rite, and faithful to the assembly

 

4. Hospitality that is extended from everyone, to everyone; above all, strangers are greeted, seated, assisted, and recognized as incarnations of Christ in our midst

 

5. Liturgical ministers who are well-trained, smiling, participating (not just when they are “on”), and ever-alert to the movement of the Spirit in the liturgy

 

6. A praying and singing assembly whose members have contemplated the liturgical readings ahead of time and arrived with their minds attuned to their voices (CSL 11)

 

7. Music that is excellent, that is singable, that thrills the heart, that gives melody to our faith

 

8. Worship aids, bulletins, and inserts that teach with design as well as text, with only necessary words, and with an absence of acronyms

 

What should be added to the list?

2 Responses to “8 ways Sunday liturgy fosters adult faith”

1. Pam Coster says:

   June 21, 2010 at 3:35 pm

   Homilies that are not only joyful, inspiring and challenging, but relevant to ,people’s daily lives. The people in their 20s and 30s who we work with at Charis Ministries, want a message that speaks to the issues with which they are dealing every day. That helps the Church become a trusted source of guidance.
2. Nick Wagner says:

   June 22, 2010 at 6:37 pm

   Hi Pam. I think the 20 and 30 year olds are providing a real challenge to us to be authentic and relevant. Thanks for all the great work you are doing. (And thanks for the plug on the AFF Linkedin group.)