Formacja katechizowanych do świadomego i czynnego udziału we Mszy świętej

Abstract

It is an important tasks of the catechists and pastors to form children and the youth who take part in catechization in such a way that they could consciously, actively and fully participate in the Liturgy of the Church, especially in Sunday masses. Accordingly, it is necessary to show them a close relationship between the contents of the Creed, principles of moral conduct and the Liturgy, especially the holy sacraments, among which the Eucharist is the source and climax of the whole Christian life. Therefore it is necessary to have a more profound liturgical formation for a conscious, active, outer and inner participation in the Eucharist. Such a formation should be carried out mainly during catechesis, but also in the family or through participation in the Liturgy. In the course of catechesis one should especially explain the significance and function of the signs, gestures, attitudes, symbols and verbal formulations which altogether make a special vocabulary of the Liturgy. It is by means of them that the dialogue with God is carried out, expressing the unity of all the members of a liturgical service. It is also through them that man sanctifies himself. In result of such a formation the catechized will first systematically take part in Sunday Holy Masses, will eagerly fulfil liturgical functions and will adopt appropriate moral and apostolic attitudes.