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;void(0)) Mission Outline |
 Proclaiming Abundant Love
During a Precious Blood Parish Mission we celebrate God's abundant love poured out for us in the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. We will reflect on what it means for us to be people of the covenant, people of the cross, people reconciled in the blood of Christ, and people of the cup. A team of preachers made up of one priest or brother, one sisters, and one associate member of our communities will share the spirituality of the precious blood with your parish as you listen to the Word of God, celebrate God's abundant love through prayer, ritual and song, share your faith and reflect upon God's call in your lives.  First Celebration - Usually Sunday Evening
The focus of the first celebration during our parish mission is that we are people of the covenant. Through our baptism, we - like Jesus - were called God's beloved sons and daughters - those with whom God is well pleased. We may, at times, be tempted not to believe that, but God has called us his children, and God is well pleased with us. Our sins have been washed away in the blood of Christ. We are God's chosen people - people with whom God has made a covenant - people who are indeed God's beloved. Click here to see the outline of the first mission celebration. Second Celebration - Usually Monday Evening
The focus of our second celebration is that we are people of the cross. It is by the cross that we are saved. On Good Friday, many people feel guilty for the fact that our sins led Christ to the cross. Yet nowhere in scripture are we told to feel guilty for the cross. In fact, we are told to rejoice, to give thanks for the salvation we have received through the cross of Jesus Christ. The cross is a sign of hope and redemption for all sinners. We are people of the cross - people redeemed by the blood of Christ. Third Celebration - Usually Tuesday Evening
The focus of our third celebration is that we are people reconciled to God and one another through the Blood of Christ. While the celebration takes the form of a penance service, the focus is more on God's mercy than on our sins. If our gathering is just about our sins, then we have nothing to celebrate, but if it is about God's undying and abundant mercy, then we have every reason to rejoice. Fourth Celebration - Usually Wednesday Evening
The focus of the fourth and final celebration is the cup of Christ's blood which we share in the eucharist. It is a cup of thanksgiving, as well as a cup of suffering. It is a cup of remembrance, as well as a cup of salvation. We share the cup, and Christ's blood flows through our veins and arteries. Like Christ, we are called to go forth to live as citizens of God's reign, loving God and neighbor and proclaiming God's abundant love to all the world. Special Celebrations for Children
A special liturgy of the Word and activities designed especially for the children of the parish is part of each celebration. One of the preachers ministers with the children as they celebrate and come to understand more deeply God's abundant love for them. They are part of the rituals with the rest of the community, too. Click here to see the outline for the Children's Liturgy of the Word during the second celebration. Other Options
Preachers are willing to visit classrooms, preach at children's liturgies or schedule a special celebration just for the children of the parish school or religious education program. This might be done to augment or encourage further participation by the children in the Children's Liturgies of the Word mentioned above. Parishioners who are unable to attend the mission due to age or infirmity are also invited to share in the mission. Prayer booklets designed for their use at home are available. The preachers are also willing to visit people in their homes or to conduct a simple celebration in assisted living or nursing care facilities in the parish so that the elders and infirmed can be part of the mission, too. Click here to see the booklet of Prayers and Reflections for those who are unable to participate in the mission celebrations. Faith Sharing
During the first, second and fourth celebrations of the parish mission, parishioners are invited to share their faith with one another for a few minutes. At the end of the mission, they are invited to form faith sharing groups to reflect on the sacred scriptures and make them come alive in their own lives. A simple method - based on Lexio Divino - is provided, and anyone can learn to share their faith with others. These groups might meet at the church or in people's homes. Click here to see the format used for Faith Sharing. | Local Mission Team | Preparation Process | Mission Celebration | Children's Celebration | Faith Sharing | Weekend Retreat | | Return Home | Introduction | FAQ Page | Mission Outline | Contact Us | Great Links | Preachers' Forum | Download Pages | Mission Schedules | Preachers | |
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