Liturgics
The Canonical Area of Liturgics covers many topics. It includes practical items such as the identification, understanding and use of liturigical items such as vestments, vessals, books, etc. Just as importantly, it includes liturgical theology and liturgical history.
Lay persons involved in liturgical ministries and the Altar guild will find this content area of especial interest.
Candidates for ordination will be tested on the area of liturgics in a variety of ways.
There are three content examinations on Vestments, Vessals and the Calendar. These short exams require identification and some brief explanation of the items being tested.
Liturgical theology and the history of Anglican liturgy will be evaluated in the essay portion of the Canonical Examinations.
Candidates will also be required to demonstrate proficiency in planning and presiding at the Anglican offices such as the Daily Office, the Pastoral Offices and the Holy Eucharist. Requirements for this practical portion of the examination vary by Diocese but may include the submission of a bullet for a service, the preaching of a sermon and the celebration of a "dry mass" under observation by Diocesan representatives.
Recommended Reading
The basic liturgical texts of the Anglican Church in North America are available at this page on the ACNA website. Candidates should be familiar with all of the current documents.
http://anglicanchurch.net/?/main/texts_for_common_prayer
In accordance with the Jerusalem Declatration, the ACNA has also said that the 1662 Book of Common Prayer is basic standard for worship. Familiarity with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and other editions of the Prayer Book is highly recommended.
Resources
There are many books available regarding Anglican worship.
A Priest's Handbook: The Ceremonies of the Church by Dennis G. Michno
The Ceremonies of the Eucharist: A Guide to Celebration by Howard E. Galley
Areas of Liturgics
a. Contents & Use of BCP b. Shape of liturgy & Eucharistic Prayer c. Liturgical History d. How to adapt the liturgy of the word e. Pastoral Offices f. Daily Office g. Church Music 1940-1982 Hymnals & Contemporary Hymnody h. How to use the index in the hymnal i. Resources in choosing music j. Role of music - theology, worship & liturgical placement k. Church Year l. Vestments m. Liturgical Instruments n. Liturgy as a missional tool
