Title: Introduction to Catholic Worship | The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Headings: Introduction to Catholic Worship
WORSHIP
Introduction to Catholic Worship
THE FOUNDATIONAL BELIEFS OF CATHOLICISM
THE SACRAMENTS
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING MASS

Content: Matrimony: This covenant of permanent union between a husband and wife displays Christ’s spousal love for His church. Symbolizing the sacrificial love of Christ, this sacrament calls husband and wife to love each other in the same way. Holy Orders: This sacrament is given to bishops, priests and deacons, those called to serve the spiritual needs of those in Church after completion of sufficient spiritual and theological training. These outward expressions of God’s grace bridge the physical and spiritual, the body and soul, to cleanse us of our sins and make us holy in the sight of God. Through the faith community, the sacraments built up the body of Christ and are held as acts of worship to God. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING MASS
The Mass is central to our worship and union with Christ. It is the most perfect union we can have with Jesus in this life. Because it is the most perfect union we have with Jesus, it is also the most perfect union we have with each other.