Celebrating Mass during covid-19
The church documents call for full, conscious, and active participation by the faithful assembled for worship. What does that look like in our current situation?
- Rather than watching the Mass, maybe in pajamas with a cup of coffee, try getting up and getting dressed as you would if actually coming to church. You may not put on a suit and tie, but at least prepare yourself for the liturgy.
- Prepare a special place for Mass. Maybe a table with space for your laptop, with a crucifix, candles, flowers, a Bible, a cloth with the liturgical color of the day, etc. Arrange chairs around the space. ….and send us a photo of your home altar!
- While we all miss physical participation in the Eucharist, remember that Christ is truly present in the Word and in those gathered in prayer.
- Sit, stand, and kneel as you would if in the church.