The Liturgy Course: Holy Thursday and the Paschal Triduum
February 21, 2025
One of the most impressive parts of the Good Friday Liturgy is when the faithful come forward to show their respect for the Cross of Christ.
On Good Friday, should the liturgy feature the use of a Cross or a Crucifix? In practice, either one is acceptable. Although, the long tradition at St. Peter's Basilica is to use a Crucifix, the official rubrics of Good Friday simply use the word Cross.
The Church solemnly observes Good Friday with a special liturgy called the Celebration of the Lord's Passion. It should take place at 3 pm, but another time may be chosen.
"No shirt, no shoes, no service." Restaurants often display this sign to show who's not welcome at their table. A sign at the Last Supper could have read, "No shirt, no shoes = service."
The Paschal fast is part of the community's spiritual preparation for celebrating the Easter Vigil. Those who are to be baptized as well as the faithful are encouraged to abstain from food and drink as much as possible on Holy Saturday (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 185 §1; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 110).
The Assembly is the entire community gathered for worship. The word designates all ministers and all the people.
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The Bishop is the father of the diocese, and his primary activity is celebrating Mass at the cathedral.
Before the Mass begins, someone has to prepare for it. The sacristan "diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass" (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 105a).
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