As baptized members of Christ's Body, we are set apart as a priestly people to celebrate liturgy for the good of the world. The word, LITURGY, means "public work." It is the work of the Body of Christ, the Church, to intercede for the world. ìIn the liturgy, through the person and saving act of Christ, God is glorified and Godís people are sanctified.î (From the General Plan, Diocese of San Diego).
In addition to our Liturgical and Sacramental celebrations, we are called to pray alone and to pray with others. Here, at St. Rose of Lima, we participate in the priestly mission of Christ through both Liturgy and Spirituality. Just a few of the ways in which we accomplish His mission include: