Faith & Life Grade 8 · Chapter 8 · The Church Sanctifying: Worship
The Liturgy of the Hours
The Liturgy of the Hours (or Divine Office) is the prayer of the Church that makes the whole day holy (CCC 1174). Priests, deacons, and religious pray it daily, and laypeople are warmly invited to join.
Explore the idea
Select a part of the Liturgy of the Hours, then choose its description. If possible, pray Evening or Night Prayer together as a class afterward.
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Discuss the connection
Saint Paul says to “pray constantly” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). How does the Liturgy of the Hours help the Church do that? Could you add one of these hours to your day?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 8, Chapter 8 (“The Church Sanctifying: Worship”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
How to use this tool
Watch this short walkthrough to see how to use this tool in class.