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Shared Liturgical Leadership
Liturgy is richer when it is inclusive. This means many people sharing the leadership and as many of the congregation as possible actively participating.
The division of leadership in our Eucharist is based on the traditional parts of the Mass.
The ordained priest is on the ministry team. Along with the others he plays a part in the planning the liturgy.
Leader Of Gathering & Sending
Leader Of Gathering & Sending
This leader is the main host of the gathering. She or he welcomes the community, sees to their needs and comforts and settles the whole gathering ready for prayer and reflection. They introduce the liturgy of the day and lead the gathering prayers. The leadership then changes to the Leader of the Word and this is symbolised by passing on the lighted candle.
Passing On The Lighted Candle
Leader Of The Word
Leader Of The Word
The Leader Of The Word introduces the readings.
Ministers Of The Word
Ministers Of The Word
These ministers proclaim the readings and the Gospel. The readings are often those from the Catholic Church's Liturgical Calendar. Depending on the season or feast we may choose other readings.
We normally have different people ...
... reading each of the readings and proclaiming the Gospel
Homilist
Homilist
Following the readings, the homilist breaks open the Word and suggests a question for discussion in small groups, both in person and online.
Small Groups
People together discuss the question posed by the homilist.
Leader Of The Word
Leader Of The Word
The Leader of the Word returns to leads the Prayers of the People followed by the Statement of Faith. The candle is then passed to the Leader of the Eucharist.
Leader Of The Eucharist
Leader Of The Eucharist
The Leader of the Eucharist leads the Eucharistic Prayer.
Ministers Of The Eucharist
Members of the community assist in the breaking of bread and ...
... sharing of communion
Leader Of Gathering & Sending
Leader Of Gathering & Sending
At the end this leader gives the final blessing, dismisses the community and introduces the final song.
Leaders Of Music
Leaders Of Music
Music is a key part of our liturgies. It reflects the theme of the day, helps the transition between the different parts of our liturgy and provides huge spiritual nourishment. We have a number of people who lead us in music. This includes writing, playing - guitar, piano, flute - and singing. Here you can find some original liturgical music - The Freedom Mass - by Anton Spelman
Ministers Of Technology
Ministers Of Technology
These leaders are vital to the success of all our liturgies - online, hybrid and face to face. They manage all things technical including setting up audio/ visual equipment, displaying slides, playing music and managing our Zoom platform.
Theological Basis & Practice
Eucharist In The Local Church
Eucharist In The Local Church
This book co-written by local theologian Neil Darragh in association with Jo Ayers gives the detailed theological basis and practical methods for our Shared Liturgical Model
It is based on the belief that an inclusive, participative approach in Church and in society creates richer human relationships
Follow this link to find information about purchasing the book
Our Liturgies, Prayers & Music
Here you can find a range of resources we use for our liturgies.
Mass For Tamaki
The Mass for Tāmaki was written by our community member Anton Spelman for the people of Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand. We frequently use this music in our liturgies
Prayer For Women
A prayer we use to give thanks for all the wonderful women in both our Rongopai community and our wider society
Recorded Homilies
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