Episode 55 Crafting Meaningful Liturgical Celebrations

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Summary

Fr. Gregory  Reichlen shares his experience of coaching with Rebuilt and the transformation it brought to his parish. The parish, located in the eastern Pocono Mountains, had a multicultural and multilingual community but struggled to engage with the culture, especially the next generation. 

 

After attending the Rebuilt Conference in 2018, Fr. Greg and his team implemented changes, particularly in the liturgy, to create a welcoming and vibrant experience. The COVID-19 pandemic forced them to adapt and seek guidance through webinars and coaching. 

 

They focused on prayerful preparation, casting a vision, and involving volunteers in the planning and execution of liturgies. They also emphasized the importance of music, meaningful homilies, and active participation. Fr. Greg encourages parish leaders to start somewhere and take one step towards parish renewal.

 

Takeaways

• Coaching with Rebuilt can bring transformation to a parish and help engage the next generation.
• Creating a welcoming and vibrant liturgical experience is essential for parish renewal.
• Prayerful preparation, casting a vision, and involving volunteers are key to successful liturgies.
• Music, meaningful homilies, and active participation enhance the worship experience.
• Parish leaders should start somewhere and take one step towards parish renewal.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Parish Background

07:15 - Creating a Welcoming and Vibrant Liturgical Experience

14:32 - Involving Volunteers in Planning and Execution of Liturgies

32:32 - Ensuring Reverent, Meaningful, and Inclusive Sacraments

38:28 - Advice for Parish Leaders