A Glossary of Liturgical Terms

A Glossary of Liturgical Terms

Dennis C. Smolarski SJ, Santa Clara University
Monsignor Joseph DeGrocco

Description

The dictionary will support the training and formation efforts of parish and diocesan offices in all areas of pastoral liturgy and will also be of interest to DREs, catechists, and many parishioners in adult formation classes. Nothing of this kind exists at the moment. The closest is a much longer, more complicated and expensive dictionary published by Catholic Book Publishing. The book in which this material appeared previously contained additional chapters of interest only to professional liturgists and its title did not state clearly what it contained. A new presentation of only the dictionary material with a clearer title will serve the pastoral needs of many liturgical ministers in training as well as individuals interested in the liturgy. Though it will not be a great money-maker, the book should be a modest, steady seller and will fill a real need in the pastoral liturgy world.