Session Two

SESSION TWO :                     

THE LECTIONARY 

There are many ways to access the list of readings in the Revised Common Lectionary. You can find it on the Vanderbilt Lectionary web page, on the Anglican Church of Canada Lectionary web page or in your copy of McCausland's, or even in the propers in your Book of Alternative Services. They all list the same readings, from the Revised Common Lectionary used by millions of Christians around the world. 

This session focuses on helping participants: (1)  locate and navigate the lectionary (RCL),  (2) understand its purpose in discerning assigned readings, liturgical seasons along with primary themes and choices (such as liturgical colours, intercessions and music), (3) understand the concept of the collect, etc.  

Link for Recording of Session Two 

Practical Skills and Outcomes

This session prepares participants to:

• have identified resources where the RLC can be found
• have developed a working knowledge of its purpose, shape and content
• understand why the RCL is the most current place to locate and identify readings
• plan worship according to thematic resonance (e.g. identifying liturgical seasons, choosing liturgical colours, collect, intercessions, and music according to the readings within the context of the liturgical season)  

Preparation

To prepare for this session, please read chapters 5-8 of Joan Chittister’s ‘The Liturgical Year’ and answer the question below. (250-500 words only). Be prepared to discuss your answer in a small group in class.

Joan Chittister says, “Liturgical time raises our sights above the dailiness of life to the essence of life. Therefore, what is the difference between human time and liturgical time? How is liturgical time reflected in our worship?

Submit your reflection here: 

Resources:

A helpful video on the liturgical year and the Revised Common Lectionary.