This video helps middle school youth understand WHY and HOW the words of the Catholic Mass are changing. The video gives a casual history of the words we use at Mass, and then gives specific examples of what to expect at Mass later this year.
New Roman Missal for Youth Ministers
Why are the words of the Catholic Mass changing? Fr. John Muir confronts the misconceptions about the changes with truth and clarity. Fr. John helps Catholic Youth Ministers understand the recent history behind the newest 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal and how it grows from the 1st and 2nd editions. He encourages us to rediscover the meaning behind the words and we use at Mass and how we can help lead teens through this transition.
New Roman Missal for High School Teens
Mark Hart helps high school teens understand HOW and WHY the words of the Mass are changing. Mark compares the “dynamic equivalent” and the “formal equivalent” of how we translate words from Latin to English, and then explains the elaborate process used to create the new Roman Missal. Finally, Mark challenges teenagers to rediscover the meaning behind the words we pray at Mass each week.
Catechism Alive Talks VIDEO
Catechism Alive February – Bishop Barres on “The Sacraments” from AD OYYAM on Vimeo. Catechism Alive February – Dr. Carmina Chapp on the Sacraments from AD OYYAM on Vimeo. Catechism Alive February – Fr. Scott Ardinger on The Sacraments from AD OYYAM on Vimeo. Catechism Alive November – Fr. Hoffa on Morality from AD OYYAM [...]
Catechism Alive Talks
Check out talks from past Catechism Alive! nights: October – “Prayer” Fr Andy on Prayer KC Closkey on Prayer Bishop Barres Homily November – “Morality” Fr Hoffa on Morality Msgr. Baker on Morality Feruary – “Sacraments” Fr. Scott Ardinger on The Sacraments Dr. Carmina Chapp on The Sacraments Bishop’s Homily February
Inspirational Videos
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Funny Videos
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