"Then the angel showed me the River of Life rising from the throne of God and of the Lamb and flowing crystal clear.  Down the middle of the city street, on either bank of the river, were trees of life, which bear twelve crops of fruit in a year, one in each month, and the leaves of which are the cure for the nations." (Rev. 22:1-2)

Our Liturgical Vision

That the splendor and majesty of authentic Christian worship might shine forth more fully, transforming and invigorating the Christian faithful to continue their baptismal mission of Christian witness in the world.

The Diocesan Liturgical Commission intends to be a dynamic force and presence throughout the Diocese for continuing this vision of the Liturgy. 

“There is sacred power in ritual anamnesis” and we need to invoke that power continually, reverently, graciously.

Some of the work which the Commission seeks to provide:

• workshops on the Eucharist, other sacraments, the liturgical seasons, Order of Christian Funerals, art, architecture, etc., either for the liturgical ministers of a parish (priests, deacons, pastoral administrators, lectors, EMHCs, ushers, musicians, cantors, servers, etc) or for the parish as a whole;

• formation and training for RCIA leaders;

• formation and training opportunities for the parish liturgy committee;

• consultation on various liturgical matters, including a review of liturgical presence and style for priests/deacons or other ministers in the parish;

• training for liturgical ministers (lectors, EMHCs, cantors, ushers, etc.);

• serve as a resource to the paid or volunteer helpers in each parish and mission;

• coordination of the Rite of Election;

• communication updates on the work of the DLC, from the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy and from the Vatican.

Contact Information

Liturgical Commission 2207 West Main St, PO Box 104900 Jefferson City, MO 65110-4900	Tel: 573.635.9127 ext. 247	Fax: 573.635.2286
Rev. Daniel Merz