Liturgy in a multicultural community

Notes: "A Liturgical press Book".; "Series Editor, Edward Foley".; "[By] Mark R. Francis, C.S.V."; Includes bibliographical references: p. 74-78.; This book "addresses four questions that often arise in the context of liturgical ministry in a multicultural community: What is the relationship of the Christian faith to its cultural expressions, especially in liturgical celebrations ? What can we learn from the first generation of Christians, who dealt with cultural diversity in worship ? How have U.S. Catholics traditionally coped with multicultural tensions ? How can we minister in the liturgy more effectively today within a parish composed of various cultural groups ?" -- back cover.; Contents: Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Culture, Faith and Liturgy -- The First Followers of Christ and Multicultural Worship -- The Historic Interplay Between Culture and Liturgy -- Multicultural Worship: Challenges and Possibilities -- Conclusion -- Appendix: FDLC [Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions] Guidelines for Multi-Lingual Masses -- A Select Annotated Bibliography.; Author is a Catholic priest.

Subjects: Catholic Church - Liturgy; Christianity and culture; Catholic Church - United States - Liturgy; Christianity and culture - Catholic Church; Multiculturalism - United States; Multiculturalism - Religious aspects - Catholic Church