The Episcopal Church   

         The Diocese of Georgia

 

       

Deacon School for Ministry

Liturgics

Friday, February 23rd

5:00pm:            Orientation for new deacon Postulants – Dcn. Linda Scales

6:30pm:            Dinner (in the Cottage)

7:30pm:            Get Acquainted – Dcn. Geri Nelson

                        Consecration of Worship Space – Fr. Lou, Linda & Geri

                        Name that Vessel & When to Use It! (during Consecration)

                        Ask a Priest! – Fr. Lou

                        Compline – Watch & Learn! – Dcn. Linda Scales

 

Saturday, February 24th

7:30am: Breakfast Buffet in Lodge

8:15am: Morning Prayer – Watch & Learn! – Geri Nelson

8:45am: Break

9:00am: Holy Habits:  The Daily Offices Instructed – Linda & Geri

                        ~ Proper Use of Rubrics – Linda

                        ~ When to Stand and When to Sit – Geri

                        ~ How to Announce the Readings – Geri

                        ~ How to Find the Appointed Readings – Linda

                        ~ What to Wear??? – Geri

                        ~ The Use of Sermon in Daily Office – Linda

                        ~ What’s That Word – Proper Pronunciation – Geri

10:00am:           How to be Heard and NOT Seen – Linda & Geri

                        ~ Appropriate Demeanor at the Altar – L & G

                        ~ Liturgical Reading – L & G

                        ~ Chanting the Gospel & Exultet – L & G

10:45am:           Break (10 minutes)

10:55am:           Role of Deacon in Various Services – Linda,  Lou, Geri

A)    Liturgy of the Word – Geri

1.      Gospel Procession

2.      Gospel Announcement

3.      The Reading of the Gospel

4.      Prayers of the People – Bidding or Whole Reading

5.      Bid to Confession

B)     Holy Communion – Linda

1.      Setting the Table

2.      Preparing the Altar Book

3.      Pointing the Book

4.      Movement & Gestures

5.      Serving Chalice or Host – what to say

6.      Clearing the Table or “re-building”

7.      The Dismissal

8.      So, what could go wrong?!

C)    What are the rules for Deacons during Reconciliation of a

            Penitent, Deacon’s Mass, “emergency” Baptisms, Mar-

            riages, Preaching – Linda

D)    Review the Ordination of a Deacon liturgy – Geri

 

12:15pm:          Noonday Prayers

12:30pm:          Lunch

1:15pm:            Sabbath Time – Find a symbol of what the Eucharist means

                        to you.  The challenge is to be reflective, rather than “clever”.

 

2:30pm:            Name That Vestment and When to Wear It – Geri & Linda

                        ~ Naming all the Vestments

                        ~ How to put on a collar button & attach the collar (without

                                    Swearing!)

                        ~ Appropriate attire at church functions or in the community

 

                        Name That Vessel and When To Use It – Linda & Geri

 

3:15pm:            Practice Time at the Altar – Linda & Geri

A)     Set the Altar Book

B)      Set the Table

4:15pm:            Break (15 minutes)

4:30pm:            Instructed Eucharist –  Lou and Linda

                        The Offertory includes the symbols of what the Eucharist means

6:00pm:            Dinner in Lodge

7:00pm:            Video of Katherine Jefferts-Schori

8:30pm:            Compline

9:00pm:            Social Time

 

Sunday, February 25th

7:30am: Breakfast in Lodge

8:45am: “Instructed” Deacon’s Mass with Healing – Geri & Linda

10:00am:           Evaluations, Announcements & Questions

10:45am:           Dismissal & Departure

 

 

 

 

 

Please Bring With You:  Prayer Book; Bible; Paper & Pens; Food for Lunch & Dinners;                                                 Snacks!!!!!