Liturgy, Worship, and Sacraments
鈥淲e seek to create an environment in which we worship together. When we worship together we create community. We invite all members of our University to take an active role.鈥�
Sunday and Weekday Mass
By gathering to pray in public, we mark our time together as sacred and we recognize that we are in the presence of our loving God. Our worship nourishes us and also impels us to live our lives with Gospel values and the call of our Provident God to share all that we are with others. All are invited to join us in our Catholic liturgical celebrations.
Worship Services
Throughout the academic semesters, the following worship services are offered regularly:
- Sundays 鈥� 7 p.m. 鈥� Liturgy 鈥� Sacred Heart Chapel
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 鈥� 12:30 p.m. 鈥� Daily Liturgy 鈥� Constantineau Chapel
Ministry Opportunities
Liturgy, the work of the people, calls forth student leadership in vocal and instrumental music ministry, hospitality, proclamation, and serving as Eucharistic Ministers, and is always open to all who have been called and formed for their ministry. Students who are interested in liturgical ministry may become involved through the following ministry opportunities:
- Cantor 鈥� Individuals who desire to lead the assembly in liturgical singing are encouraged to explore the ministry of the cantor.
- Lector 鈥� A person who proclaims the Scriptures during liturgical services.
- Choir Member 鈥� If you love to sing, you can volunteer to be part of the University Ministry choir, not necessarily affiliated with the University Chorus.
- Altar Server 鈥� Assists the priest in preparing the altar and assisting at our liturgical services.
- Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion 鈥� Those who assist in sharing the Body and Blood of Christ during our Eucharistic celebrations.
For more information on liturgies in Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel, please contact Ministry@ollusa.edu or call (210) 431-3973. To inquire about chapel tours, please contact the Chapel Coordinator at weddings@ollusa.edu or (210) 431-3910.
Sacraments
Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Church recognizes the existence of seven sacraments instituted by the Lord. They are the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). Through the sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier. .
The Office of Mission and Ministry offers sacramental classes for students, faculty, and staff who wish to receive their Confirmation. RCIA is offered in partnership with universities within the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Weddings are performed in Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel within the guidelines of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.