Wonder and mystery
A sense of living tradition
A sense of the heavenly liturgy
Reverence for Christ in all His modes of presence
Poetry in prayer and in song
A sense of the sacred that goes beyond mysteriousness into the heart of the matter
A “gathered” community
The feeling that we are all here together, intentionally
A celebration that seems to break the bonds of time and space
A deepening understanding and awareness of God’s love, grace and energy
Closer union with Christ in the Eucharist
Strengthen faith and community
The celebrating priest or bishop as teacher and leader of the assembly and its host.
True welcome shown to every member of the assembly
A collective act rather than a place for private piety
Room for reflection and prayer.
Naturalness in the liturgical action and a general lack of pomp and theatricality
Attention to the word of God proclaimed and preached
Quality rather than any specific form
A sense of purposefulness and focus on the work
Continuity between congregation and ministers
Our very best
A foretaste of the Paschal feast of heaven
Encourage silence and prayer.
Prayer obviously directed to God in a way that is personal
Connection between what is done as church on Sundays with what is done at home, at work, at school, and at play.
A sense of God’s wonder
A sense of God’s beauty
A connection to Jesus
Connection to the people around me
Connection to the people who came before.
Reverently, but naturally, without self consciousness
Sincere, warm welcome to those who come to church alone
Connect the scripture to the daily lives of regular people
A sense of mission in the world.
Warm welcoming of new worshipers or visitors.
Joyful participation in hymns
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