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Liturgy in the Archdiocese of Moncton
Lay formation and commitment to a living liturgy
Liturgy according to Vatican II
The Second Vatican Council redefined the fundamental principles of the liturgy, emphasizing the essential role of the baptized laity. They are called to participate actively in the liturgical life of the Church.
To support this mission, the Archdiocese of Moncton, in collaboration with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, is offering in-depth training in liturgy.
A unique training path
The Archdiocese of Moncton has launched a 24-month, 10-step training program in liturgy and sacraments. This program, offered in French, combines theory and practice for a complete immersion in Catholic liturgy.
Program details :
- Duration: 24 months
- Number of hours: 90 hours
- Number of participants: 39 (including 35 lay people)
- Financing : Underwritten by the Archdiocese of Moncton Foundation
Objective: Prepare participants to play a central role in the liturgy of their communities.
Who are the participants?
The 39 participants represent all the French-speaking pastoral units of the Archdiocese. They include :
- Liturgy leaders
- Catechetical leaders
- Priests and nuns
- Liturgy committee members
- Four Archdiocesan employees
These people will be better equipped to lead celebrations of the Word, Assemblées dominicales en attente de Célébration Eucharistique (ADACE), and organize prayer meetings.
Experts at the service of training
Teaching is provided by a team of liturgical specialists, mainly priests from Quebec. Their expertise guarantees quality training adapted to the needs of local communities.
Lay people, essential actors in the liturgy
With the decline in the number of priests, lay people are called upon to take a leading role in liturgical life. Thanks to this training, they will be able to :
- Leading celebrations of the Word
- Organizing ADACE
- Leading times of community prayer
- Support the spiritual life of their parishes
Contact and registration
To find out more about liturgical formation or to get involved in the liturgical life of your parish, contact : Father Jean-Guy Dallaire Diocesan Coordinator and Chairman of the Diocesan Liturgy Commission.