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The place and role of youth in the liturgical life of the Church
The place and role of youth in the liturgical life of the Church

Author(s): Iulian Isbăşoiu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Social Sciences, Education, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: EDIS- Publishing Institution of the University of Zilina
Keywords: Church;liturgical life;young;family;school;priest;catechesis;preach;personal example;

Summary/Abstract: The Church takes good care of each single person, from the beginning of their lives, giving them all the support so that they achieve the final goal of human creation: their salvation. From birth, man is involved in the liturgical life of the Church, which initiates them as members, transforming them progressively into active members, who participate on their own free will in the divine worship and in the social and cultural events held by it. Acknowledging the role that the young have in the activity of the Church we will discuss in our study an overall view of their involvement in liturgical life. We will emphasize the role of the Church in completing the religious information received within the family, as well as methods to help the Church get the young involved in the liturgical, social and cultural activities held by it. In addition, we will highlight the decisive role the priest has in motivating the young by using the power of the word (preach and catechesis) and above all by personal example. Applying the most suitable methods in order to get the young people closer to the Church and involving them in the life of the Christian community offers the Church the certitude of fulfilling its role within the contemporary society.

  • Issue Year: 2/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 112 - 119
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English