
Transforming Catholicism
Liturgical Change in the Vatican II Church
Lexington Books (Publisher)
Published on 9. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
164 pages
978-0-7391-1803-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Constitution of Sacred Liturgy is widely regarded as the most significant among the sixteen documents produced by the Second Vatican Council. The constitution has radically redefined the methods and meanings of Catholic worship, including a shift from rote enactment of rituals, to the laity as a spiritual community. Transforming Catholicism offers the first social scientific analysis of these liturgical changes in worship and their implementations in local situations. Guided by a consistent theory of policy implementation, Michael J. McCallion and David R. Maines examine the growing emphasis placed on biblical interpretations of sacred meanings, interpretative homilies, and the production of mass in local languages. This book incorporates first-hand empirical data in studying the influence of professional liturgists on parish worship practices and the subsequent symbolic interactionist theories. Transforming Catholicism is a sophisticated and engaging read that will captivate seminary professors and those interested in policy analysis.
Reviews / Votes
The book...offer[s] some insights into the dynamics involved that can be helpful. * American Catholic Studies * Transforming Catholicism is theory informed, analytically sophisticated, and empirically rich....Scholars interested in organizational behavior, ritual studies, religious history...will find Transforming Catholicism revealing. * Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
251 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7391-1803-0 (9780739118030)
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Persons
Michael J. McCallion holds the Rev. William Cunningham Chair of Catholic Social Analysis at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and is the director of the Office of Pastoral Resources and Research in the Department of Parish Life and Services in the Archdiocese of Detroit. David R. Maines is professor of sociology and former chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Oakland University.
Content
Chapter 1 Vatican II as Policy Formation
Chapter 2 Becoming a Vatican II Diocese
Chapter 3 Liturgists and Their Social Movements
Chapter 4 Bob the Liturgist
Chapter 5 First Holy Communion
Chapter 6 The Rite of Chirstian Initiation of Adults
Chapter 7 The Tabernacle
Chapter 8 Implementing Vatican II
Chapter 2 Becoming a Vatican II Diocese
Chapter 3 Liturgists and Their Social Movements
Chapter 4 Bob the Liturgist
Chapter 5 First Holy Communion
Chapter 6 The Rite of Chirstian Initiation of Adults
Chapter 7 The Tabernacle
Chapter 8 Implementing Vatican II