Liturgia w funkcji permanentnej eklezjogenezy

Abstract

In contemporary theological thought a considerable amount of attention is devoted to ecclesiogenesis. The question is raised whether any, and if so then what function is fulfilled by liturgy in permanent ecclesiogenesis. The key for exploring the issue is the ecclesial interpretation of Christ’s Paschal mystery from which the Church takes its beginning, but also its further existence. The Church in a special way manifests itself in a liturgical gathering, especially when it celebrates the Eucharist. It is first of all initiation sacraments, with the Eucharist at the head, that reveal and build the Church. It has to be stated then that liturgy is a permanent ecclesiogenesis.