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Vision
This training curriculum strives to raise up generations of liturgical servants
that are flames of fire (Heb. 1:7) and that worship in spirit and truth. (Jn.
4:24) That is the vision for this program. They must be able to serve our
churches like the angels, but at the same time worship themselves with
understanding and in the Holy Spirit. This curriculum also aims to challenge
the sad reality in our churches, where many deacons simply stand to recite
words and hymns. It is important for all of us to move beyond this level and
move into a stage of education and development where we have both more
knowledge and spiritual knowledge.
Throughout this document, I will use the words liturgical servants and
deacons interchangeably. Deacon here does not refer to the ecclesiastical
rank of the church, but rather the servant in liturgical services, regardless of
rank.
References
This curriculum is inspired by great writings that have preceded it. Sources
include Bishop Metaous The Spirituality of the Rites of the Holy Liturgy in the
Coptic Orthodox Church and Christ in the Eucharist by Fr. Tadros Yacoub
Malaty. By the grace of God, what is in this programme aims to build upon
them, incorporating both the theological instruction, made accessible for all
ages, and the explanation of rites. We know that we have succeeded when
the liturgical servant is able to worship in spirit and truth, both during
personal prayer and liturgical services.
Pathways
Stage 1
Stage 2
Altar responses: Responses for thanksgiving and offertory
prayers
Congregation hymns: Hiteniat, Tai shori
Introduction to Agbia and structure
Learning Psalms 1, 2 from 1st Hour
Stage 3
Altar responses: Gospel litany, en sofia, stathi te
Congregation responses: pi ehmot ghar, praxis response, agios
Psalms 3, 4 from 1st hour
Psalm 5, 6 from 1st hour
Detailed study of liturgy of word
structure
hymns and responses
meaning
Actions happening in this section
what the priest is doing
what the congregation is doing
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