TRS 643B Liturgical Ministry of the Deacon
This course introduces the seminarian who is preparing for diaconal ordination to the liturgical rites of the Roman Catholic Church that may be celebrated by a deacon. The course is primarily a practicum but will also examine the pastoral application of these rites. Rites to be covered include select rites from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the Rite of Baptism of Children, the Rite of Marriage Outside Mass, select rites from the Order of Christian Funerals, Benediction and the role of the Deacon at Mass. This course does not fulfill degree or ordination requirements.