Daily Archives: 6 March 2012

GDC 172: Adult Catechesis

The GDC starts out age-appropriate catechesis with a look at adults (172-176). Some may be surprised, but I agree with the Church: this is where it needs to start. Titling these five sections, “The catechesis of adults,” the floowing note … Continue reading

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GIRM 327-331: Sacred Vessels

This portion is fairly similar to the 1975 GIRM. Many vessels for Communion are made of substances other than precious metals. My sense is that many Catholics perceive that other metals, glass, crystal, or ceramics avoid the appearance of being ostentacious. … Continue reading

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