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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Theology
Notes
- Abstract:
- After Vatican II’s invitation to adapt the liturgical celebrations to the different cultures and types of assemblies, a process of adaptation of the liturgy for children began to take place with the publishing of the Directory for Masses with Children and the three Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children. In contrast to what has been the pastoral practice in many countries, the Church in Puerto Rico does not have a formal childhood pastoral plan and has retained a liturgical rhythm with little concern for children in the assembly of the Church. Not even in Catholic Schools has the liturgy been subject to a comprehensive process of inculturation. In this thesis-project the author reads critical pedagogical and inculturation issues present in the liturgy with children as celebrated in Catholic schools in Puerto Rico. Having a thick description of Puerto Rican children and the current Eucharistic practice in several Catholic schools around the Island as a first praxis, the thesis-project analyzes the issues using a practical liturgical method for a re-evaluation of the current liturgical praxis. This practical liturgical theology of children makes use of different disciplines (theology, psychology, pedagogy, cultural studies) to study the reality of children, their spirituality, education, and their involvement in worship. The author studies the documents and rites of the liturgy with children and explains the process and methodology of liturgical inculturation of the Eucharist with children. After correlating the actual practice with practical liturgical method, he makes an assessment of what has been achieved in different schools around the Island. He draws attention to some elements that might prove useful for a continued inculturation of the celebration of the Eucharist in the Puerto Rican school setting and concludes with the challenges put forth by an increasing demand for inculturation and creativity in the liturgy. This thesis-project demonstrates that inculturation of the celebration of the Eucharist with children in Puerto Rico is necessary and possible.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.Min.)--Barry University, 2006.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 283-299).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Rafael Capo-Iriarte. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BX2045.C55 C36 2006_CapoIriarteRafael ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BX2045.C55 C36 2006 ( lcc )
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