Msze okolicznościowe i za zmarłych w życiu Kościoła Partykularnego
Occasional masses and for the death in the life of local Church

Summary/Abstract: Documents of Synods in Poland relate to many aspects of life of the local church. The were local Synods in 15 dioceses and II Polish Plenary Synod in period 1967–1994. In documents of this synods we can read about masses celebrated on the different occasion and for the dead. Such masses should be celebrated with regard to the spiritual good of the faithful. This masses support special occasions of prayer and some pastoral actions. In synodal documents is stressed the need to preserve important periods of the liturgical year. Local Synods were spoken about ritual masses connected with celebrating sacraments and sacramentals. The sacraments should be celebrated during the mass. It’s important to well prepare for the celebration of Mass with marriage and for the mass in the home of sick There are some mass forms in different needs: for the peace, for the unity of Christians, and other. Priests are encouraged to celebrate the votive Mass, for example: Mass on Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass of Divine Mercy, Mass on the Holy Spirit. There is many occasion to celebrate Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary (in Advent, on Saturdays). In Masses for the dead, especially the funeral and the first anniversary is shown spiritual assistance for dead and the strengthening of the living. The masses for the dead should be celebrated taking account of the wealth and the scheme of the Mass texts weekdays of Ordinary Time.

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